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Several new businesses set to make their way to Jackson

One of your favorite establishments could soon be joining the Hub City.

Regional director for local health dept. announces retirement

The regional director of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is retiring.

BBB warns of 'voice cloning' scam on the rise

The Better Business Bureau is warning people of a scam that creates fake calls and mimics people's voices.

Direct Shred announces public shredding event in Alamo

Direct Shred announced that they will hold a public shredding event in Alamo, TN on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. hosted by the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) as part of their Recycle Roundup.

Lawn care assistance program returns to the Hub City

A lawn care assistance program is returning to the Hub City for spring and summer 2025.

National Careers in Trades Week: Exploring options

With college debt soaring and becoming a major issue today, many Gen-Z'ers are attracted to the trades as an alternative and as an immediate entrance to a rewarding and well-paying job.

FDA approves new immunotherapy-based treatment option

Patients with certain cancers now have a new, faster method of receiving treatment.

Dyer County Sheriff’s Office responds to shooting incident; suspect charged

The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is saddened to report a tragic incident that occurred on March 20, 2025, resulting in the loss of a young life.

Temporary road closure: Bolivar Highway/TN Highway 18

The Jackson Street Department has announced lane closures for Bolivar Highway/TN Highway 18 from Malesus Heights Drive to Old Malesus Road.

Woman charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Union City woman charged with sexual exploitation of a minor.

Tennessee's average gasoline price drops to $2.66/g

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g today.

Crews fight evening house fire in Jackson

First responders tended to a house fire Sunday evening.

Hub City Theatre Company presents Comedy of Errors in Rotary Park: Shakespeare in the Park with an Appalachian Twist

Hub City Theatre Company is bringing the Bard to the great outdoors with a lively production of Comedy of Errors in Rotary Park, just outside the Jackson-Madison County Library.