A local organization helps youth with self confidence
JACKSON, Tenn-- Pearls and Pumps is the theme for the Jackson Chapter Jack and Jill of America event, as their youth took the runway. "There was no certain attire, we just…
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Carroll Co. community raises money for local family's medical costs
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- One community in Carroll County helped out a local family dealing with the costs of surgery. Brookelyn Baker, seen here, is a 10-year-old from Clarksburg, Tennessee who was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease in February. Baker received…
Organized walk at JSCC benefits March of Dimes
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local organization hosted a walk to raise awareness for premature births. Hundreds of people gathered at the Jackson State Community College to take part in the March for Babies walk. Those in attendance walked one mile to…
Lane College hosts graduation ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. - College students celebrated their big day Saturday. It was graduation day for students at Lane College. Members of the college say more than 150 students walked across the stage. The graduation was held inside the Oman Arena.
"Crawfish for a Cure" raises money for American Cancer Society
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hub City Brewing hosted "Crawfish for a Cure" Saturday, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Attendees paid at the entrance, and then…
Hundreds walk to promote community health
JACKSON, Tenn. - Hundreds of people laced up their walking shoes to walk for a good cause. "We started this initiative with the city twelve years ago to really look at…
Emergency crews respond to one-car crash
JACKSON, Tenn.--First responders rushed to a car accident on North Parkway in Jackson, Friday evening. Jackson Police, the Jackson Fire Department and EMS were all on the scene. As of late Friday night, there were no details on how many…
McNairy Co. Sheriff responds to allegations of racism among law enforcement
MCNAIRY CO., Tenn. -- Earlier this week, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held a news conference alleging that McNairy County Sheriff's deputy Mike Shipman "liked" a racist…
Local girls participate in Debutante Scholarship Pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many young girls participated in an annual scholarship pageant Friday. They were a part of the 67th annual Debutante Scholarship Pageant. It was hosted by the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority at the civic center in Jackson. Girls…
Jacob Barker Music Fest kicks off, continues April 27
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families, friends and fans gathered for live music for a good cause. Everyone was celebrating the fourth annual Jacob Barker Music Festival at the…
'Cruising Jackson' prepares to continue entertaining spectators
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Start your engines and head to the Cruising Jackson event at the Jackson Dragway this weekend. Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday. This is an all-day event, and general admission is just $5. Concessions are available, and…
Lane College students prepare for graduation Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local college is preparing for a big day Saturday. "It's a huge day of celebration," said Vice President of Academic Affairs Michelle Curtain Stewart while students from…
State Senator Ed Jackson comments on new state bills
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State Senator Ed Jackson returned to Madison County after the most recent legislative session. The Tennessee Senate passed a number of wide-ranging bills last week, including the Education Savings Account and Senator Jackson's own bill, putting…
World's Biggest Fish Fry kicks off with parade
PARIS, Tenn. -- The weather was perfect for a parade Friday. People of all ages had smiles on their faces as they enjoyed the parade at the World's Biggest Fish…
Governor Bill Lee helps announce new jobs in West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - Governor Bill Lee was back in West Tennessee on Friday afternoon to announce two more businesses bringing jobs to the region. His first stop was in Lexington,…
