RIFA to host first ever hunger-free holidays 'Pack the Truck' event
JACKSON, Tenn. – RIFA will host the first ever hunger-free holidays "Pack the Truck" event Saturday. The event will be from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon at Kroger…
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New mural shows local man’s roots to Louisiana
HENDERSON, Tenn. – A local artist is continuing to do work around the area for local businesses. Loralea Landrum is back in Henderson putting her artistic abilities to work for another…
UPDATE: 2 who faced charges stemming from traffic stop appear in court
JACKSON, Tenn. — In a follow up on story we brought you earlier this year, a man and woman appeared in court again over a stop conducted by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Reem Cooper and Ashley Thomas appeared…
Budget amendments proposed in special-called City Council meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met for a special-called meeting at City Hall Tuesday morning. At 8:30, the Council met in the George A. Smith Meeting Room to call…
Downtown Jackson Passport Program announced
PRESS RELEASE FROM BETH ANN SIMPSON, DIRECTOR, DOWNTOWN JACKSON DEVELOPMENT: Jackson, TN - The Jackson Downtown Development Corporation (JDDC) is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Downtown Jackson Passport Program, sponsored by Visit Jackson. From November 15th through…
2 deputies are charged with attacking an inmate at a Memphis jail
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two Tennessee jail deputies are charged with attacking a Memphis inmate who was injured but survived. Court records show Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputies Odell Underwood and Reginald Wilkins have been indicted on multiple charges. Shelby…
Book signing coming to Jackson for 'The Girl In The Iron Lung: The Dianne O'Dell Story'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new book telling the powerful story of a Tennessee woman will be available at an upcoming event in the Hub City. "The Girl In The Iron Lung: The Dianne…
VIDEO: Deer crashes into The Grind in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local business had an unexpected visitor on Monday night. Customers at The Grind in Martin were enjoying food when a deer crashed through a window. Video shared to social…
Maryanne Trump Barry, the former president's older sister and a retired federal judge, dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Maryanne Trump Barry, a retired federal judge and former President Donald Trump 's oldest sister, has died at age 86 at her home in New York. FILE - Federal judge Maryanne Trump Barry, older sister…
West Tennessee pizza spot to be featured on America's Best Restaurants
BUCHANAN, Tenn. – A West Tennessee restaurant is being featured on America's Best Restaurants. Owners Thomas and Teresa Van Selow were interviewed Monday for their own episode of America's Best Restaurants. Their restaurant, TNT Pizza, has been open since…
‘Drawn Together’ art show to be on display through November 30
JACKSON, Tenn. – Educators collaborated on an art exhibit in the Hub City. Professors from all over West Tennessee were invited to showcase their art skill at the Ned Performance Art Theatre. This artwork features pieces displaying watercolor, paintings,…
‘Moana’ comes to Chester County stage
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. – One of Disney's top selling movies has made its way to a local county's stage. Chester County's Youth Theatre Group will showcase "Moana," which tells the story of a young Polynesian girl navigating the ocean…
Class teaches West Tennesseans to be storm spotters
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Several West Tennesseans with an interest in weather were given the tools to do just that. A free Skywarn Spotter training class was held in Camden Monday. Those in attendance learned the basics of storm spotting,…
Midtown woman talks about car break-ins
JACKSON, Tenn. – A woman spoke out in regards to the safety in her Jackson community. Paige Labrador, who lives in midtown Jackson, says her neighbors made her aware that her…
Infrastructure Week begins in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – Monday begins a week of showcasing the hard work carried out by different departments to enhance our community. Infrastructure Week allows residents to learn about their qualifications, experiences and…
