Community Champion: Johnny McClure
It's time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Johnny McClure is a Huntingdon resident, which is…
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Jackson residents asked to take online housing survey to address needs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sometimes the greatest ideas are the simplest. The City of Jackson released an online housing survey. This survey will provide an opportunity to collect information from Hub City residents concerning housing.…
Legislators discuss a bill to increase penalties for burglaries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State Representative Kip Capley, R-District 71, introduced House Bill 1978. This bill would increase penalties for organized crime burglaries. "Burglary across the state is on the rise," Rep. Capley said. "We’ve…
Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has. A statement released on behalf of her caretakers Thursday says the 59-year-old's diagnoses of primary progressive…
Golden Circle Exterminators celebrates 50 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local company reaches fifty years! A ribbon cutting was held Thursday morning at Golden Circle Exterminators. The event was to celebrate Golden Circle's 50th Anniversary. CEO Marty Dyer's parents started…
Doctors embracing AI to improve time spent with patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doctors are embracing AI to improve the crucial one-on-one time that they spend with their patients. Doctors are now using AI in the exam room through their mobile devices for…
Doctor shares insight for youth to avoid sports injuries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some of your favorite things to do can be the hardest on the body. Dr. Nirav Pandya spoke on the consequences of sports specialization. This professor of orthopedic surgery gave his…
Jackson Symphony to present 'Classic Edge' March 9
INFORMATION FROM THE JACKSON SYMPHONY: The Jackson Symphony Presents Classic Edge Saturday, March 9 at 7 pm Renown cellist, Konstantin Heidrich, joins The Jackson Symphony to present “Classic Edge,” an explosive and challenging concert that’s sure to thrill the audience. Heidrich,…
Jackson Comic Expo to bring vendors, special guests to Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event is aiming to bring out your inner super-fan. The 2024 Jackson Comic Expo is set to take place Saturday, March 2 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
Jackson Symphony to receive $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE JACKSON SYMPHONY: The Jackson Symphony to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Students in Northwest Tennessee had an opportunity to explore string instruments at a recent open house…
State of childcare: Coordinator discusses lack of quality facilities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With childcare becoming a much bigger topic lately, we wanted to speak with someone to provide you with more information. Southwest Tennessee Child Care Resource and Referral provides a lot…
HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, known for her inspirational talks as a young child, dies at 39
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A prominent HIV/AIDS activist known for her inspirational talks in the 1990s as a young child to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus she was born with has died. Hydeia Broadbent was 39. Her father said…
MIDDAY GUEST: Jackson Comic Expo
Co-Host of the Jackson Comic Expo, Ben Whitehead, joined our show to talk details on the upcoming convention at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Click here for more information. For more news…
Registration opens March 11 for 2024 Follow Me Into Business summer jobs program, STEM program
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE JACKSON MADISON COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 11th FOR THE 2024 FOLLOW ME INTO BUSINESS® SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) PROGRAM Applications Must Be Received by 12:00 PM,…
Multiple injuries reported in evening wreck on Hwy 412 in Friendship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a statement on the Crockett County Sheriff's Department Facebook page, a wreck occurred on Highway 412 at the intersection in front of Dollar General in Friendship Wednesday night. Our…
