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TheLOCAL hosting Block Party downtown Jackson Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City's space for micro-retail and entrepreneurship will be the site of a fun weekend event. TheLOCAL is hosting a Block Party on Saturday, July 15. According to a social media post, the event will feature…

Be wary of scams as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, experts warn

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here. And, once again, experts are warning consumers of scams. Scams targeting online shoppers — often by impersonating companies like Amazon and other major retailers — are nothing new. But phishing attempts…

JPD officer rescues dogs from flood waters

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Excessive rainfall led to flooding in some counties in West Tennessee over the weekend. One of those impacted by over four inches of rain was in west Jackson, in…

Committee meets over budget in Chester County

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Budget Committee met Monday evening in an attempt to finalize the 2023-2024 budget. The committee considered several different recommendations given by the committee members…

Jackson's Kitchen + Catering opens in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City welcomed a new breakfast and lunch spot downtown. The business owners that brought Jackson's Rock'n Dough Pizza and the Hub City Brewery have now opened their…

TBI releases annual 'Crime in Tennessee' report

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released their annual "Crime in Tennessee" report. Their news release highlights a decrease in murder, rape, kidnapping reports from 2021 to 2022, a decrease in DUI arrests from 2021 to 2022,…

Long-awaited ramen bar officially opens

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dining option has been added to north Jackson. Kami Ramen Bar had there grand opening on July 10. Families can pick from options like ramen, Japanese…

GALLERY: Sinkhole forms in mall parking lot

UPDATE (8/11/23): GALLERY: New sinkhole appears near businesses in north Jackson A crew could be seen making repairs to the sinkhole at Old Hickory Mall on Friday, August 11, as a new sinkhole appeared at a nearby shopping center (see…

Waste Convenience Center to close for construction

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Solid Waste Convenience Center at Passmore Lane is temporarily closing one day this month. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says that the center on Passmore Lane will close on Thursday, July 20 so that a…

Textile Art Exhibit on display in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Textile Art Exhibit is on display in downtown Jackson. The exhibit, which was first setup on July 5, is a collaborative effort between Valerie Poston Porter and her friend Doris Mays. Their exhibit includes several homemade…

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