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CEG Winner: Jackson Nutrition

The City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, Deaton's Carpet One, Allen Samuels and WBBJ-TV have partnered to once again give back to small businesses in West Tennessee through a monthly competition. December's winner…

More than 40 students graduate with Associate’s degree in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson Central-Merry Early College High announced that 41 seniors will graduate this year with a high school diploma in addition to an Associate’s degree. This will be the first time over…

Rockabillys: A Game of Their Own Coming This Summer!

The following is a news release from the Rockabillys: Jackson, Tenn - On Tuesday Night, June 18, the Rockabillys will host and present a re-enactment of a big game between the Rockford Peaches and the Racine Belles, a tribute from…

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Prayer circle gathers for tribute to JPD Sgt. Warren Olden

JACKSON, Tenn. – Community leaders and members of law enforcement came together to bow their heads and pay tribute to a fallen hero. The Jackson Police Department, along with Pastor Clarence Currie…

Alabama can enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, appeals court rules

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama can begin immediately enforcing a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender people under 19, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, granting the state’s request to stay a preliminary injunction…

Jackson to open emergency shelters during freezing weather

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson Mayor Scott Conger held a brief press conference regarding the emergency shelter plan for the upcoming weather. The temperatures are expected to drop dramatically in the coming days and the…

UPDATE: Saltillo mayor facing criminal summons following December altercation

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. – The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office shared an update on an incident involving Saltillo Mayor Gregory Billings and two others. The sheriff confirmed that Kenneth Wade took out a criminal summons against Billings for assault. The sheriff…

Ann Marks Performing Arts Center opens again

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. – The Brownsville-Haywood County Parks and Rec Department held the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting of the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center Thursday morning. They are reopening after a two-and-a-half-year closure…

Group hits high note with two original albums featuring FHU students, Alumnae

The following is a news release from Bramblett Group: Henderson, Tennessee – (Jan. 11, 2024) – It began with the pure and simple love of music. A group of young women, traveling together in a van, singing along with the…

Hope and Healing Foundation seeks donations for emergency housing assistance

The following is a news release from West Tennessee Healthcare: Jackson, Tennessee (January 11, 2024) – In preparation for the upcoming freezing weather, the City of Jackson has designated two sites to provide emergency shelter for homeless men, women and…

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Jackson ministry to host its first mobile food pantry drive

JACKSON, Tenn. – A local ministry plans to give as much as they can to those who need it. “Kingdom Support Solutions” ministries will host their very first mobile food pantry drive. The first…

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Stand-off ends with 2 murder suspects in custody

UPDATE (2/12/24): District Attorney speaks out after Gibson Co. property declared public nuisance EARLIER STORY: LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Following a stand-off Wednesday, two men have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a Reagan man. [caption id="attachment_1745933" align="aligncenter"…