Former racers come together to share past memories
JACKSON, Tenn.---Racers gather to reminisce about their times behind the wheel. Today the VFW Post 1848, located on Highway 45 in North Jackson, held their eighth annual Old Drag Racers event.…
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Local event unites a special group of women
JACKSON, Tenn.---A unique group of ladies gathered today to share a common bond. Today from 3 to 5 this evening, the women's clothing store, The Tall Fit hosted an event exclusively…
Author, commentator Glaude to speak at Civil Rights Conference
PRESS RELEASE: UNIVERSITY OF TN MARTIN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 16, 2024 Contact: David Snow, Office of University Relations, UTM AUTHOR, COMMENTATOR GLAUDE TO SPEAK AT CIVIL RIGHTS CONFERENCE MARTIN, Tenn. – Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, the William S. Tod…
Defense group shares tips on how to protect yourself
JACKSON, Tenn.---It's never too late to educate yourself on being protected. A nonprofit organization offered that opportunity to the community. Urban Defense Training Group hosted a Situational Awareness and Defending Yourself meeting.…
Business owners honored at 23rd Annual Jewel Awards
JACKSON, Tenn.---Dedication and fulfillment. These are a few words that one local event used to describe hard working business owners. The 23rd annual Jewel Awards was held at the Carl Perkins…
Expo offers the chance to take home some unique animals
JACKSON, Tenn.---One show guarantees to leave you smiling. You may even take a little gift home. Community members have gathered this afternoon for a Pet Expo here at the Jackson Fairgrounds. The…
Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store to host Black History Month Lunch & Learn
PRESS RELEASE VIA BRAMBLETT GROUP RE: BROOKS SHAW'S OLD COUNTRY STORE CONTACT: Dawn Bramblett, Bramblett Group Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store to Host Black History Month Lunch & Learn JACKSON, Tenn,— (Feb. 16, 2024) — Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store…
Mardi Gras comes to Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.---One community comes together for some Mardi Gras style fun. Brownsville held its Jazzed up for Mardi Gras event today. The event was held at the Historic Court Square…
JMC Library hosts a special "Dolly" story time
JACKSON, Tenn.---A special reading event celebrates a music icon. The Jackson-Madison County Library held a special Saturday story time for children to come and listen to a book reading. The event took place at 10:30 this morning and was…
Tennessee Donor services hit a high donor record in 2023
JACKSON, Tenn.-- February 14, National Donor Day, shines a spotlight on the importance of being a donor and educating others. The Tennessee Donor Services shared that in 2023, they saw a large number of…
Heavy weight champion from Jackson shares his story
JACKSON, Tenn.---One local young man is living out his dreams and isn't letting anything stop him. Logan Blake is from the Hub City and is currently making history as the first Southern Heavyweight Champion…
City of Jackson continues Black History Month celebrations
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was an exciting Friday evening in downtown Jackson, as City Hall filled with residents to shine a spotlight on culture and history. During February, the city is showcasing…
What's on the ballot: Information on upcoming local elections
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With community members taking heed to early voting, we wanted to inform you of some of your options on the ballot. We spoke to Henderson County Administrator of Elections, Robin Powers,…
Science experiment gone wrong sends 18 students, teacher to Tennessee hospital
GALLATIN, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say a science experiment gone wrong at a Tennessee elementary school sent 18 students and a teacher to the hospital. Sumner County Schools said in a statement that third-graders at Vena Stuart Elementary in Gallatin…
Rep. Chris Todd introduces bill requiring schools to teach firearm safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local legislator is taking action to require schools to teach firearm safety. State Representative Chris Todd has introduced legislation (House Bill 2882) to include firearm safety education in Tennessee public…
