Mandatory 10-digit dialing to take effect Oct. 24
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is a change coming for those in the 731 area code. According to a news release, the FCC is adopting 988 as new way to contact the…
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Pet of the Week: Hank
This week's Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Hank! Hank is a very sweet and loving boy. He is around 4-years-old and weighs 90 lbs. Hank is…
Trunk-or-treating in West Tennessee
Here are just a few of the trunk-or-treats being held around West Tennessee: Oct. 23 Cars and Candy Trunk-or-Treat at 91 Market Street in Jackson from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 Trunk-or-Treat at Rachel's Diner at 814 North…
Cowboy Jim's hosts first ever Haunted Market, House
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cowboy Jim's is hosting its first ever Haunted Market. The event will feature a haunted house right behind Cowboy Jim’s on 1328 South Highland Avenue. The Haunted House will be open Friday and Saturdays from 6…
JMCSS Family Fun Day to be held Oct. 23
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is inviting the community to its District Family Fun Day. JMCSS says it will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Parkview Learning Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Along…
Fall weather, weekend of events come to West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We will finally see some fall weather this weekend, and there is plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it. Saturday, Oct. 16, West Tennesseans will flood downtown for the Jackson International Food and Art Festival.…
City's survey on sidewalks, biking to end Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever had any difficulty walking or biking to your desired destination? Walking without a sidewalk or biking without a bike lane can be extremely dangerous, and now the City…
Local group works to ease the journey for foster parents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Foster Parent Association exists to help foster parents through every stage of the journey, from the moment they get approved to be a foster home, all the…
FBI reminds Tennesseans to #BeCyberSmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The FBI is reminding Tennesseans to be cyber smart. Cyber crimes and scams have been on the rise, alarming the FBI. Now, they are raising awareness on cyber-security this month. "We…
Bethel presents 'Sweeney Todd' for Halloween
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A Victorian era tale is coming to the Bethel Performing Arts Center for Halloween. Director Bala Boyd and the Renaissance Theatre program are bringing you "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Bethel says this dark…
JMCSS approves new Code of Conduct for students, staff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Code of Conduct has been approved for the Jackson-Madison County School System. The school system announced the approval Wednesday, following a number of revisions over the past 11 months. “Back in December and following our…
FBI shares tips to keep Tennesseans cyber safe
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FBI in Memphis wants Tennesseans to #BeCyberSmart. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Memphis Field Office is sharing tips to help prevent online crime. The FBI's cyber safety tips include: Keeping software systems up-to-date, and…
Lego to remove gender stereotypes from toys
Lego says it's working to remove gender stereotypes from its toys. The decision comes after research was commissioned by The Lego Group and carried out by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in media. Almost 7,000 parents and children, worldwide,…
Lambuth's releases M. D. Anderson Planetarium Nov. schedule
The University of Memphis Lambuth has released the schedule of shows for the M. D. Anderson Planetarium in November. Shows include: Tuesday, Nov. 2, Public Show, 5:30 p.m.: Light Years from Andromeda Friday, Nov. 5, Public Show, 1:30 p.m.: Light…
Jackson Symphony to host 'Spooktacular' shows on Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do the popular songs from horror movies still haunt you? This Saturday you can hear them live at the Jackson Symphony's Spooktacular, starting at 7:30 p.m. This will be the first Pops concert of the series and…
Local man parts with car, home for mission trip around the world
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- "I’m actually planning on leaving in January to be out the country for 11 months and going around the world on a mission trip, preaching the gospel and going to third…
Pet of the Week: Callie
This week's Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Callie. Callie is about 2-years-old. She is a small girl at 40 lbs and she is up-to-date on her…
Country star Tanya Tucker visits Redemption Road Rescue
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A legendary country singer visited the Hub City for a special cause. Tanya Tucker is working with Redemption Road Rescue, a local nonprofit, to help rescue and heal horses in the city. She has been helping the…
March of Dogs, Pet Costume Contest to be held Oct. 16
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The 16th annual March of Dogs and Pet Costume Contest is coming to Bolivar. The free event will be Oct. 16, and is being brought to you by Hardeman Adoptable Animals. The March of Dogs will begin…
Governor calls for revision of school funding in state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School funding may be getting a new makeover. "Every voice matters. I want to reiterate that. Every voice matters," said Penny Schwinn, Tennessee's Education Commissioner. It's out with the old, and in with the new. Gov. Bill…
