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Poll of the Day: Internet Access

We want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Many rural communities still lack high-speed internet access. [poll id="296"] For more local news, click here.

Local songwriter makes his way into the top country music charts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local songwriter and performer has made his way into the top country music charts. Born and raised in Jackson, John Pate developed a love for music…

Poll of the Day: Antibody Treatment

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Jackson State programs offer guidance, aid to African-American freshmen

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two programs are helping African-American freshmen through their first classes at Jackson State. The two programs, Quest and Journey, are helping students kickoff their college…

Le Bonheur, UT Health Sciences participating in pediatric antibody trial

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis are enrolling pediatric volunteers in a clinical trial for a COVID-19 antibody treatment, according to a news release. The release says volunteers should…

Gov. Lee, TDOT commissioner update I-40 bridge closure

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- State leaders visit Memphis to assess the damage to the Hernando DeSoto Bridge. The Interstate 40 bridge between Memphis and Arkansas has been shut down since last Tuesday.…

Poll of the Day: Ballpark Events

The deadline for the Jackson Generals Ball Club to vacate the city owned ballpark is days away. With the recent announcement of another concert being scheduled at the Ballpark at Jackson, do you think ballpark management should be able to…

McDonald's offers grant to HBCU students

CHICAGO -- McDonald's is giving a half a million dollars to incoming and current HBCU students for its second year in a row. In a news release, McDonald's says student can apply for the Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Program…

JMCSS to live stream graduation ceremonies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System will live stream all five high school graduation ceremonies this week. Graduation schedules for this week are: JCM Early College High: Tuesday, May 18 at 6 p.m. Madison Academic Magnet High School:…

Old Dominion to play at Ballpark at Jackson in July

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals have announced Nashville band Old Dominion will perform at the Ballpark at Jackson this summer. According to a news release, the concert is scheduled for July…

New 'Give Back Jack Blessing Box' added in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has added another blessing box. This is the 27th Give Back Jack Blessing Box, and it is located in a high traffic area, right off…

A local man dedicates a radio show to a country music legend

HENDERSON, Tenn.-- A local man is using his passion to create a radio show. A one-hour radio special dedicated to country legend Eddy Arnold played from the Freed-Hardeman University campus radio, WFHU. The special was hosted by Freed-Hardeman University Alumnus…

West Jackson Baptist Church hosts night at the fields

JACKSON, Tenn.-- West Jackson Baptist Church hosted their second night at the fields Sunday night. The event had barbecue, games, and a kickball tournament. Participants were asked to bring an assortment of desserts as well. The church kickball team challenged…

Additional information on the Scarlet Rope Project

For more information on the Scarlet Rope Project or if you are interested in volunteering call (347)-455-1656 or visit their website at https://www.scarletropeproject.com/. You can also email the organization at scarletropeproject@gmail.com.

Scarlet Rope Project partners with area church to educate members

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local faith-based organization with a mission to rescue women in need hosted an informational meeting today. West Jackson Baptist Church is partnering with the Scarlet Rope Project. The non-profit organization rescues and houses women who…