Jackson State to hold 'reopening' event on July 31
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College will be returning to in-person sessions starting this fall. Jackson State is hosting a reopening event at the Student Center on July 31 from 8…
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New statewide initiative could boost tourism in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new initiative could bring more tourism to Tennessee and the Hub City. Gov. Bill Lee passed the tourism initiative called Tennessee on Me. The first 10,000 tourists who…
Lane College offers students $250 for COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college has created a new incentive to get students vaccinated. "Don't hesitate. Be Lane safe, and vaccinate." That is Lane College's newest slogan. They say if…
The Sound of Jackson | Season 2 Ep. 2 | Blazin' Blair
The latest episode of "The Sound of Jackson" takes you inside the Tennessee Legends of Music Museum at The Carnegie in downtown Jackson. There, we caught up with Blair Pinson -- also known by her stage name Blazin' Blair.…
Library to host 10th annual 'Books of Madison County' dinner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library Foundation is hosting an annual dinner. In a news release, the library says it will be hosting its 10th Books of Madison County Fundraising Dinner. The library says this year's theme is Sounds…
Faces of Our Veterans organizers discuss upcoming event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A project to showcase those who fought for our country is back. "This is our second year to do 'Faces of Our Veterans.' We started last year.…
LIFELINE opens new center in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A new blood donation center has opened up in West Tennessee. Tuesday morning, LIFELINE Blood Services celebrated the grand opening of its new Dyersburg Center at Olympic…
Madison County Sheriff's Office trains SROs ahead of next school year
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is hosting classes for school resource officers. The sheriff's department started a two day training session with the Strategies for Youth…
Poll of the Day: Best French Fries
Take a break from that boring no-carb diet -- it's National French Fry day! And whether you like classic, curls, or crinkle cut, fries are a favorite of all ages. And we want to hear from you. [poll id="314"]
Habitat for Humanity seeking donations for Jackson's ReStore
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Habitat for Humanity is looking to the community to help give homes to people in need. The organization takes donations at their ReStore locations and uses those items…
New hospice facility that 'feels like home' seeks community support
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A philanthropic campaign has been launched by West Tennessee Healthcare and the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation to build a new 20,000-square-foot residential hospice home. The $10 million project hopes…
Additional Information on Sunflower Sundays at Sunset Valley Farms
Sunflower Sundays at Sunset Valley Farms will be held every Sunday from July 18 to August 8, between 1:00-8:00 p.m. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at https://sunsetvalleyfarmsllc.ticketspice.com/sunflower-sundays . Information can also be found at the Sunset Valley…
Henderson Co. farm begins Sunflower Sundays
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. --- A local farm hosts their very first sunflower festival. After a large amount of positive feedback, Sunset Valley Farms is hosting their first Sunflower Festival. "We do the sweet corn…
Pet of the Week: Joey
This week's Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Joey! Joey is a sweet, loving, and quirky boy! He loves playing and will pester anyone and everyone…
Concert brings gospel favorites to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to sing along to your favorite gospel hits. Jackson Sings the Gospel is a week long and one of the largest gospel music summer…
731 Day celebrations return to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our Home Jackson is gearing up for a special day. 731 Day is back after most events were cancelled last year. Our Jackson Home is glad to be…
Campbell Street to close for weekend construction at I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Construction near Interstate 40 is continuing with road closures coming up throughout the weekend. "Tonight, beginning at 7 p.m. through Monday morning at 6 a.m, the interstate at…
Poll of the Day: Four-day work week
Earlier this week, we brought to you a story out of Iceland where they successfully tested a four-day work week for employees. From 2015 to 2019, more than 2,500 workers were paid the same to work about 35 hours a…
Amp concert series to begin Friday, continue into August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to get your ears ready for some home grown music. The biggest concert series performing in the heart of the Hub City is back: The…
Tennessee Highway Patrol to begin recruitment in fall
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be looking for new recruits starting this fall. Anyone interested will be able to apply starting Aug. 4 through the end of the…
