Local organization helps children stay warm this winter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted a coat drive for kids just in time for the holidays. Santa came in a little early this year. This holiday season will be a little…
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Church presents scholarships to 4 high school seniors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- High school seniors came together for an evening scholarship banquet at a local church Saturday. Members of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church held their second annual James Booth Scholarship Banquet. Four…
Fraternity brothers celebrate 75th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fraternity brothers celebrated a milestone with an evening of fun and brotherhood. Members of the Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., celebrated their 75th anniversary Saturday. Brothers enjoyed…
Remote clinic seeks volunteers for March event
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) -- A mobile clinic is coming to Alabama but organizers say volunteers are desperately needed to help. The Remote Area Medical clinic is set for March 27-29 at Gadsden City High School, The Gadsden Times reported. It’s…
Jackson recycles to keep city clean
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is on a mission to keep the Hub City clean. Saturday is America Recycles Day, and Jackson's Stormwater Program will be celebrating in a big way. From…
Hub City rings in the holiday spirit with light show
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is getting in the holiday spirit with an annual light show. Friday was the opening night of a well-beloved light show in the Hub City. This…
Judge rules in favor of Doris Black for recall injunction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A hearing was held Friday to determine the granting of a restraining order to stop the recall of a local school board member. The hearing was held in the chancery court…
Faith Health Center, St. Jude's receive checks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special check presentation was held Friday afternoon. Two checks were presented: one for Faith Health Center, and the second for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Each check totaled $3,500. "This…
Chester County High School students go green
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Local high school students are using their education to go green. Chester County High School students are getting an education on where food comes from and how they can grow…
Empty bowls feed the hungry in Weakley Co.
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local art professor has found a way to use empty bowls to feed hungry people. “I started saying years ago, 'I can't write a $5,000 check to WE CARE…
McNairy Co. court hosts "Restoration Saturday" for residents with suspended licenses
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee county is offering a unique program for its residents Saturday. In rural counties, having a car is almost a necessity. That's why McNairy County General Sessions…
FDA warns consumers about Dollar Tree drugs, cosmetics
The FDA is warning consumers of buying drugs and cosmetics from Dollar Tree stores. In a letter to the retailer, the FDA said the stores may be selling "potentially unsafe drugs" and cosmetics, citing…
Police seek person of interest in theft at Town and Country Realty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are seeking a person of interest in a theft of property from October 2. According a news release, the police are seeking a person of interest in the investigation of a theft of property…
Man charged in fatal Tipton County shooting
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after a shooting Thursday in Tipton County. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, agents were requested to assist the Munford Police Department in investigating the fatal shooting of Raymond Sonwineski,…
Court rules to stop recall election for Doris Black
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a hearing Friday in Madison County Chancery Court, a recall election scheduled for December 10 was stopped. The election was scheduled to be held after a petition was signed to recall Jackson-Madison County School Board member…
