Poll of the Day: City of Jackson Spending
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$9,000 donation made to local boxing club
JACKSON, Tennessee. — Simmons Bank has made a $9,000 donation to a local boxing club. The donation was made to Team Ingram Rayford Collins Jackson Boxing Club on Wednesday. Lamont Ingram, who accepted the donation, says the grant will…
Animal Care Center seeing increase in pet surrenders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is seeing an increase in owners surrendering their pets. "We do see a slight uptick in animals surrendered around the holidays," said Whitney Owen, Director…
USPS offering free at-home COVID-19 tests
The United States Postal Services is offering a new way to receive a COVID-19 test. The postal service is now giving everyone a way to order at-home COVID-19 tests on its website. USPS says that each household will be limited…
Round of Tennessee Songwriters Week to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A round of the Tennessee Songwriters Week is being held in Jackson. A news release from Visit Jackson, TN says a qualifying round will be held at the Tennessee Legends of Music Museum at the Carnegie on…
Sign encourages water safety in honor of Tyler Spann
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Spann family wants to help save as many lives as possible with the help of a special monument honoring their son, Tyler Spann. "This is just a way to honor him and remember him. He…
27 dogs rescued from home in McKenzie
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The Animal Rescue Corps was able to rescue several dogs living in poor conditions. The organization rescued 27 dogs at a property in McKenzie after EMS and law enforcement were in the property last week. When…
Finish the FAFSA Week promotes steps to higher education
UPDATE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Promise FAFSA deadline was extended to March 1. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ahead of the Feb. 1 deadline to qualify for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, the state is promoting Finish the FAFSA Week.…
Pet of the Week: Chloe
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Chloe! Chloe is a spunky 5-year-old, who is 13 lbs, half saber tooth, half Pomeranian, and ALL LOVE! She loves…
Businesses work to keep positions filled as omicron plagues workforce
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Now Hiring" signs are popping up at several businesses in the Hub City, and with the recent surge of the omicron variant, that may not change anytime soon.…
Union to host Faith in the Marketplace Feb. 3
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University is hosting a special guest in February. The university says its McAfee School of Business will be hosting Frank Harrison for its annual Faith in the Marketplace…
Human Trafficking Awareness Day brings issues to light
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Human trafficking is the second largest criminal industry in the world, and could be taking place right under your nose. The month of January is recognized as Human Trafficking…
Spotting the signs of human trafficking
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and there are some things you can learn to help save a life. “Human trafficking continues to affect every corner of our state,” said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr.…
Jackson eyes city-wide upgrades with American Rescue Plan funding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council is still finalizing where the money from the American Rescue Plan will go. While there are a few items that still need to be…
Cat of the Week: Monarch
This week's Cat of the Week from the Jackson Animal Care Center is Monarch! Monarch is a senior kitty at 12-years-old. And he is also a diabetic. His medical needs are…
Dog of the Week: Shuggs
This week's Dog of the Week is Shuggs! Shuggs is a senior Lab Mix. This pretty girl is around 10-years-old. She does well being around children, dogs and also cats. Shuggs…
West TN community still recovering from tornado damage
KENTON, Tenn.-- Cities across West Tennessee are still recovering from last month's tornado. It has been almost a month since several areas were hit by a tornado. Kenton is one of those areas…
Tennessee State Parks holding special fundraiser
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Have a favorite state park? Now you can "vote" to show it! Staff at Seven Islands State Birding Park planted a field of zinnias with funds received from last year’s My TN State…
Poll of the Day: Snow Plows
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LIFELINE reporting extremely low blood donations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blood donation centers are in need of your help now more than ever. LIFELINE Blood Services is seeing extremely low donations in blood this week. Usually bringing in 500 units per week, donations have been slashed into…
