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Health department hosts training on STDs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department hosted a special training class for clinical personnel. The health department and Tennessee Department of Health, along with representatives with the STD/HIVE Prevention Training Center…

Heartburn medication recall expands

A recall is expanding for medication that treats heartburn. Ranitidine tablets, capsules and syrups are being recalled due to an impurity that may cause cancer. The medication was sold at various stores nationwide, including…

Experts give tips for winter car care

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cold weather has arrived in West Tennessee, and it's time to make sure your car is winter ready. When the temperature drops, it can be quite difficult to keep your…

United Way of West Tennessee welcomes new leadership

  JACKSON, Tenn.--A local organization on a mission to help others is welcoming a new leader. The United Way of West Tennessee helps people gain access to a healthy life, quality education and a financially stable home. Thursday, the organization…

Four USJ students recognized for music education

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four students from the University School of Jackson have been recognized as the "best of the best" by the National Association for Music Education, according to a news release. USJ says Meg Miller, Keaton Miller, Ethan Schlegel…

Students dress as saints for school tradition

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students are continuing a tradition at St. Mary's School and teaching others in the process. Every year, the second graders pick a saint and do a project on them. Instead of using a poster board and talking…

'First Thursdays' educates community on 1927 flood

JACKSON, Tenn.--Community members gathered to learn about a major historic event, the Mississippi River flooding of 1927. "It's along the lines of what the Mississippi River has been doing the last several years, flooding…

Community Redevelopment Agency tears down 60th house

Jackson, Tenn.-- City leaders held a demolition party Thursday in an effort to "eradicate blight."  Brian James, the man who drives around Jackson scouting out blighted homes, says the house at 103 Panola Street…

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