Player of the Week: Week 6
[poll id="226"]
Seen On 7
Pet of the Week: Oakley
Meet Oakley, this week's Pet of the Week! She is a lively love bug! She's around one and a half-years-old and about 55 pounds. She loves milk bones and rope toys. Due to an injury when she was a puppy, her…
City of Jackson accepts AARP grant
JACKSON Tenn. -- Representatives for the City of Jackson accepted an AARP Community Challenge grant of $35,500 through a virtual check presentation. This grant will be used to improve the city's transportation accessibility by…
New tool offered to absentee by-mail voters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you requested an absentee ballot by-mail, you can now check the status of your ballot online. Tennessee voters who request an absentee by-mail ballot for the November…
Jackson church hosts former NFL player, tackles racial issues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We want to understand and understanding is not going to come until you have dialogue," Sparks said. Fellowship Bible Church hosted the GreatMan fall event Monday evening. College…
In-person classes return at Jackson-Madison County schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was one week ago that the Jackson-Madison County School System announced the return of in-person classes, after students had to switch to distance learning back in…
Health department begins offering flu shots, officials hope for mild season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department began offering flu shots Monday. "It reduces your risk of flu-related complications," said Mallory Cooke, the health department's public information officer. "Every…
Locals compete to be the fastest in Hub City Speed autocross
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locals with a need for speed came out to compete for the title of fastest driver. Residents came out Sunday for an autocross race with Hub City Speed at the Jackson Dragway.…
Church to offer COVID-19 testing, free RX cards on Sept. 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Church Alive in Jackson is offering COVID-19 tested and free Prescription RX cards. This event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30 at Lane College. You can register in advance here. Church…
Game of the Week: Week 6
[poll id="222"]
Team of the Week: Week 5
[poll id="221"]
Player of the Week: Week 5
[poll id="219"]
Pet of the Week: Steele
It's time to introduce the Pet of the Week, brought to you by Saving the Animals Together. Steele is a beautiful blue boy that's about a year old. He came to the STAT family from a local shelter. He's completing…
Fundraiser to benefit STAT president, City of Jackson employee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City of Jackson employees are holding a fundraiser to help one of their own. Wendy Pickett is an employee with the Jackson Police Department, and president of the…
Health department to begin offering flu shots Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin offering flu shots on Monday, Sept. 21. Flu shots will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. You must have an appointment to…
Tennessee Hunter Education course offered online
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is providing an online-only option one of its hunting safety classes. The TWRA says the Tennessee Hunter Education course can now be completed online, according to a news release. The course is…
Webinar raises suicide awareness, addresses pandemic effects on high-risk groups
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is focusing on how the pandemic is affecting two groups of people. Why talk about suicide? It's the 10th leading cause of death, but it's…
Online tool tracks COVID-19 cases in schools statewide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School districts across the state are now reporting COVID-positive cases online. Last week, the Tennessee Department of Education released a dashboard tool, allowing school districts to report COVID-19 cases in their schools. Many districts across the state…
Henderson Co. locals express concern for Tyson Foods project at city meeting
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Some residents in one county spoke to officials about a new industry coming to their community. "I've lived here my whole life, I've actually lived in the same house…
JMCSS announces return of in-person learning options
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, The Jackson-Madison County School System announced via Facebook the return of in-person learning options. JMCSS is scheduled to begin a "transitional approach to traditional instruction" starting Monday, September 21. Buses will run and schools will…
