School board meets to talk vouchers, more
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a meeting Monday afternoon. This meeting revisited some plans, one of them being the continuation of the new Pope School. This school…
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Milan woman arrested on attempted murder charge after stabbing fiancé, report shows
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Milan woman is behind bars facing an attempted murder charge. According to an incident report by the Milan Police Department, 25-year-old Caylie Parkerson was arrested Sunday morning on charges of attempted second degree murder and tampering…
Woman shares her story following October heart attack
JACKSON, Tenn. – In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. One woman shares her story to promote awareness to others. Kiera Jones, 31, is a mother of three who…
Salvation Army begins week with annual Angel Tree program
JACKSON, Tenn. – Angel Tree at the Salvation Army, a program intended to help families, spread some Christmas joy to start the week. In the fall, this ministry is set up at different…
Shiloh National Military Park to mark 129th birthday
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park's birthday is coming up! Everyone is invited to come out on Wednesday, December 27 to mark the park's 129th anniversary of President Grover Cleveland signed into law, the legislation creating Shiloh National Military…
State says Urban, Community Forestry Assistance grants available
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is providing funding through the Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program to promote the creation, enhancement, and protection of urban and community forest ecosystems in disadvantaged communities.…
Cookie Eating Contest raises over $6,000 for local food pantry
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE HENDERSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Henderson County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Sweet Success with Cookie Eating Contest Lexington,TN [Dec 18, 2023] – The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the successful completion of…
Robotic heart valve surgery available at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
PRESS RELEASE FROM WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE: ROBOTIC HEART VALVE SURGERY AVAILABLE AT JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Jackson, Tennessee (December 18, 2023) - West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce that its team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons is offering robotic heart valve…
United Way of West Tennessee to offer Virtual Agency Training for local agencies in West Tennessee
PRESS RELEASE: United Way of West Tennessee To Offer Virtual Agency Training for Local Agencies in West Tennessee Jackson, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2023) — United Way of West Tennessee will offer one virtual agency training session for local agencies in…
The late Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, honored as trailblazer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, was remembered Monday as a trailblazer who never lost sight of how the high court's decisions affected all Americans. FILE…
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if they don't resemble marriage
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis”…
Love it or hate it, self-checkout is here to stay. But it's going through a reckoning
NEW YORK (AP) — The promise of self-checkout was alluring: Customers could avoid long lines by scanning and bagging their own items, workers could be freed of doing those monotonous tasks themselves and retailers could save on labor costs. [caption…
Visit Jackson TN shares restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson TN has compiled a list of restaurants in the Jackson area that will be serving on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Take a look at their list below: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Eats Christmas…
Tennessee unveils state’s first-ever 10-year Fiscally Constrained Transportation Project Plan
PRESS RELEASE: Tennessee Unveils State’s First-Ever 10-Year Fiscally Constrained Transportation Project Plan “What Gets Started, Gets Finished” Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) revealed its first-ever proposed 10-year fiscally-constrained project plan today, with the goal of better communicating…
Volunteers sought for free tax preparation service
PRESS RELEASE: Volunteers needed-AARP FOUNDATION TAX AIDE AARP Foundation Tax Aide provides free federal income tax preparation services at the Jackson Madison County Library, 433 East Layfette St. from 9 am until noon and on Fridays. This service will begin…
