Elks Lodge celebrates 130 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization celebrated decades of service. Members of Elks Lodge #192 celebrated 130 years of service to the community with a ribbon cutting. The lodge is…
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Flag placement scheduled for Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Area Council Boy Scouts of America will host a Memorial Day flag placement on Saturday, May 22. The program will begin at 8 a.m. at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads.…
Mock disaster puts Dyersburg State students to the test
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Tornado sirens and practice 911 calls marked the start of a mock disaster drill at Dyersburg State Community College. Nineteen emergency medical students took charge at the scene which recreated the scene of a tornado that…
Fire, police officials investigating fire at Goldline Gas Station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fire at the Goldline Gas Station on Old Hickory Boulevard is under investigation by the Jackson Fire and Police Department. Around 2 a.m. on Friday, the fire department responded to the gas station and found the…
JMCSS hosts Teacher of the Year luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted a luncheon for their Teacher of the Year honorees. Twenty-four educators have been recognized to represent their schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Friday morning, they all came together at the…
Carroll Academy receives boost in budget
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local school is breathing a sigh of relief. At Carroll Academy, Executive Director Randy Hatch says they've been on a shoestring budget for years, doing just enough to get by. But thanks to Gov. Bill Lee…
Bethel University announces creation of eSports team
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University is entering the eSports arena. The university announced Thursday it will be adding an eSports team, joining 14 other Mid-South Conference schools in offering the program. “We are excited about bringing one of the fastest…
School year comes to end for Weakley County students
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Schools are celebrating a big accomplishment, especially during a pandemic. "Every day, we have been in school, face to face, with our students," said communications director Karen Campbell. So Friday, on the last day…
Library to add Facebook portals to 'Library of Things'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library and City of Jackson have applied for an AARP grant to help senior citizens stay connected with friends and family. The Facebook portal is a tablet with a 10-inch screen, which would allow…
4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,454 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,454. Those new patients range in age from 27-years-old to 60-years-old. There…
Jackson Symphony brings music to downtown Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony was on the move again Thursday evening, with their brass quintet popping up a mobile stage in Chester County. The group played at the…
Bo's Extravaganza coming to West Tennessee
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A three day extravaganza is coming to West Tennessee. Bo's Extravaganza, hosted by several organizations in Benton County, will include concerts, car shows, and a boat parade. Special…
South Gibson Elementary students 'slime' principals for fundraiser
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Thursday afternoon, students at South Gibson Elementary got some payback on their principals. Principal Billy Carey and assistant principals Margaret Deloach and Kevin Painter all got…
Tennessee launches volunteer portal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is making it easier to find volunteers, or to volunteer yourself. Volunteer Tennessee and first lady Maria Lee announced the launch of the Tennessee Serves Network on Thursday. The network connects volunteers centers…
New federal program could save families money on internet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new federally funded program could help you or your family save some money. The Emergency Broadband Benefit program -- the EBB -- has nearly $3.2 billion to assist…
