Old Country Store brings back buffet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store buffet is reopening and celebrating 55 years of serving West Tennessee. Thursday morning, the family-owned business reopened its buffet after being closed for…
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Carl Perkins Center holds online auction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Center is holding an online auction, and it has already begun. The Center launched its 'Digital Auction for a Digital Age' on Thursday, according to a news release. The release says the bidding will…
2020 Census information update
Time is running out for you to fill out the 2020 Census. Originally the count was set to end September 30. Right now, the target date has been extended through Monday, October 5. Your participation by filling out the Census…
Group aims to combat misconceptions about feared animals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Snakes have quite the reputation, and most of that reputation is negative. Did you know killing a native species of snake in Tennessee is actually illegal? "A lot of people out there who just don't understand reptiles.…
UT Gardens in Jackson holds Fall Plant Sale
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a sunny day in Jackson, and what better way to enjoy it than to shop for flowers! The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson held its annual Fall Plant…
TWRA changes hunting regulations, works to contain chronic wasting disease
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many have already planned their first deer hunt of the season -- a time to get out the house, away from others, and take part in a yearly…
Jackson State to offer new certificate programs for healthcare field
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has created a new way to prepare students for different careers in the healthcare field. "Being a community college, we value what our community…
Mayor Conger talks road repair progress in Jackson, next steps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is chipping away at road repairs. In March, we showed a section of Hollywood Drive badly in need of repair. Now, it's completely repaved.…
Chester County BBQ Festival cancelled, replaced by drive-thru rib sale
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- For the first time in more than 40 years, the Chester County Barbecue Festival is cancelled. "For the safety of the community and with the CDC guidelines, we're…
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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.…
