Former school principals share experiences, advice with current administration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is preparing for the first day of class in just a few weeks. To set the tone for this school year, they have…
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Ice cream social helps Ugandan communities
PARIS, Tenn. -- An ice cream social helps West Tennesseans get together and share how their help has impacted communities in Uganda. "Being able to sit down with the real people that are impacting people's lives and being able to…
Additional information on financial apps
This past week the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance along with several experts gathered to discuss ways to save money and invest earnings. The average American is around $90,000 in debt. That includes everything from credit cards to students…
Seminar offers ways to reach financial freedom
A seminar was held this week to help people learn to better manage their finances. Ever wondered how to effectively save your money? This week the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance along with…
Assisted living facility wants to help find a cure for Alzheimer's
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local assisted living facility is helping find a cure for Alzheimer's. Arbors at Dogwood Pointe held their music on the lawn event. The event was held to…
Pet of the Week: Emma
This week's Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Emma! Emma is a sweet girl who loves playing in the yard and with her toys. She is thought…
Baseball tournament to kickoff Wednesday at Sportsplex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southeast Regional Tournament is coming to Jackson next week. The City of Jackson says the baseball tournament will begin with an opening ceremony on Wednesday at 9 a.m., with games starting at 10:30 a.m. The city…
JMCSS teachers plan for upcoming school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System welcomed new and old teachers with an orientation Friday morning. Together, they learned from the school board what to expect for the upcoming school year.…
Poll of the Day: Cup or Cone?
It's National Ice Cream Month! There's no wrong way to do it -- you can have your choice of ice cream any way you want it, with as many toppings as you like. But we want to settle the age-old…
1 Safe Place opens in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local family justice center is making its official opening to the public. "As we continue to fight against domestic violence in our community, it's an…
Friends of Heart distributes more AEDs in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More AED devices being distributed throughout the Hub City. Friends of Heart presented four AED devices to the Boys and Girls Club in Jackson on Thursday. One device…
Aging in Place program helps elderly stay in homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Habitat for Humanity is known for giving houses to people in need, but they do much more than that. Aging in Place is the program Habitat for Humanity…
LIFELINE shares schedule for early August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has shared where you can donate blood in early August. According to LIFELINE, those locations and times include: Monday, Aug. 2 Lexington: First United Methodist Church – 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Alamo: Crockett…
City, Waste Management talk do's and don'ts of trash pickup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are a few things you need to know about changes regarding trash pickup in Jackson. Talking Trash Live was held on Wednesday to clarify what Jackson residents…
Shelter helps pets find forever home in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Are you looking for a furry new friend or companion? These dogs are looking for a forever home. The Frances Hensley Shelter held a pet adoption…
Poll of the Day: Favorite Junk Food
It's National Junk Food Day! Americans' love affair with junk food continues to grow, with demand for chips, candy, soda, and pre-packaged desserts on the rise. A recent survey from Bid-On-Equipment analyzed Google's search results to determine the most popular "Junk…
The Sound of Jackson | Season 2 Ep. 3 | Rita Perry
This week on The Sound of Jackson we meet songwriter Rita Perry at her backyard stage in North Jackson. Perry blends a variety of styles such as blues, folk and rock to create a one-of-a-kind sound. She says loves…
American Heart Association hosts summer soiree for donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization gathered for a special event with their members. On Tuesday, the American Heart Association gathered at the New Southern Hotel to host their summer soiree, giving thanks to their Circle of Red and Red…
Jackson resident wins $50,000 in Chips Ahoy! contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson resident is spreading his talents to people around the world. Jim Wilhelm is a winning contestant in the Chip's Got Talent contest. It's a contest through America's Got Talent that promotes Chips Ahoy! cookies. Wilhelm,…
THP seeks votes for '2021 Best-Looking Cruiser' contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is asking for your vote in the 2021 Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. THP says it submitted a photo one of its Pursuit Ford Explorers with a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle in front of the…
