UTM welcomes students back with annual 'Move-In Mania'
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is kicking off the new school year with the annual Move-In Mania. Thursday morning, student organizations and community groups gathered at…
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Health officials express frustration as COVID-19 cases rise
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I don't know when I've ever been as frustrated as a health care provider in my 37 years of nursing," said Kim Tedford, Regional Director for the Jackson-Madison County…
Poll of the Day: Keeping your child out of school
As the debate on masks in schools continues, some parents have expressed concerns about sending their children to classes amid a rise in COVID-19 cases. Now we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. [poll id="338"]…
The Sound of Jackson | Season 2 Ep. 7 | Emily Meaole
Lexington resident and healthcare worker Emily Meaole hides an impressive talent up her sleeve. She balances work and family life with a love of music and performing, which she says is like therapy for her. The Country singer-songwriter says…
Poll of the Day: Gov. Lee's School Mask Order
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 84 Monday, giving parents the ability to opt out of local mask mandates ordered by a school board or health board. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the…
Additional information on RIFA and the Snack Backpack program
RIFA's Snack Backpack program works to fill backpacks to feed local children in the community. The program aims to collect food items to feed kids on the weekends, when school is not in session. The program was started in 2005…
Non-profit hosts food drive to feed local kids
JACKSON, Tenn. --- A local organization is feeding children one backpack at a time. Today RIFA hosted their tenth annual Pack the Bus Food Drive at different Kroger and Walmart locations around the…
Pet of the Week: Hank
This week's Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Hank! Hank is a very sweet, loving boy. He is around 4-years-old and weighs 90 lbs. Hank is always willing to learn…
Poll of the Day: Is it healthy to not bathe every day?
POLL OF THE DAY: Several celebrities have recently came forward saying they don't bathe their entire bodies every day. But is that good for your body and skin? Experts say it depends on the circumstances. But we want to hear…
Madison Co. CASA hosting cornhole tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County CASA is bringing back their Cornhole'n for CASA cornhole tournament on Friday, Sept. 10 at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. The tournament is presented by Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc., and raises money for court appointed…
Department of Education releases data from spring TCAP testing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education has released TCAP district-level results from the spring 2020-2021 testing. According to a news release, the Spring TCAP assessment shows the COVID-19 pandemic led to the expected declines statewide, but those declines…
JMCSS superintendent shares statement on mask mandates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Superintendent Dr. Marlon King released a statement regarding mask mandates on Wednesday. In the statement, King says the county's issues are not unique: "Our current conditions are not unique to Madison as school leaders throughout…
Redemption Road Rescue takes in 16 new horses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue has new additions. The non-profit has taken in 16 new horses over the last two weeks, with 13 coming from the same property. "All of them had…
The Sound of Jackson | Season 2 Ep. 6 | Makayla Collins
Jackson native and MTSU student Makayla Collins describes her music as "power pop." No stranger to a stage, Collins began performing in her early teens and says the Jackson music scene has been welcoming and supportive. She tells the…
TWRA seeking fields to lease for dove season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is looking for fields to lease for the upcoming dove season, according to a news release. The first part of dove season opens at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Landowners can earn…
Non-profit to invest $20,000 in grants for educators
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Education Foundation is investing $20,000 into West Tennessee's educators. The non-profit says the grants will come through the LEADS. Educator Grant…
RIFA to host 10th annual food drive for 'Snack Backpack' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA is fighting local childhood hunger with their annual Snack Backpack program. With the help of teachers and school counselors, RIFA is able to provide six meals…
Poll of the Day: Going out amid COVID
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City to host workshop on bicycle, pedestrian, greenways master plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is giving residents the chance to share ideas during a workshop. The city says it will be hosting a workshop as a part of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. The workshop…
Additional information on events at Sunset Valley Farms in Huron
For more information on the events at Sunset Valley Farms in Huron, TN including their upcoming Fall festival visit their website here at https://sunsetvalleyfarmsnet.wpcomstaging.com/ Information can also be found at the Sunset Valley Farms Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SunsetValleyFarmsTN/.
