JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department and Jackson Police Department will compete with each other this month to benefit a charitable cause. The "Battle of the Bells" will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking Tennesseans to “Be a Good Elf” when it comes to selecting, decorating and maintaining Christmas trees. While fire departments only respond to an average of 200 Christmas tree fires…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local state park is decorating for the holidays. Chickasaw State Park will have a drive-through light show starting Friday, Dec. 7. There will be 3 and a half miles of lights to drive through, including planes,…
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam is asking for your input on a state plan for future water availability across Tennessee. The plan, called TN H2O, includes assessing current water resources and recommendations to help ensure Tennessee has an abundance of water…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Santa is coming back to Jackson! Santa has plans to be at his house Thursday, Dec. 6, through Saturday, Dec. 8, on the corner of East Lafayette Street and North Highland Avenue. Santa says he'll be at home…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new partnership will offer local students new opportunities — for free. Students in the Jackson-Madison County School System will soon have the opportunity to get a jump start on college. The opportunity is thanks to a partnership…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes to a food program here in the Hub City went into effect Monday. "The TNWIC card is like your credit or debit card," WIC administrator Chris Ellis said. "You use…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- County health departments across the state will be giving out free flu shots. Free flu shots will be available to everyone Wednesday, Dec. 5. You don't need an appointment to get the flu shot during this event.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned is asking for your help keeping everyone warm this holiday season. The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center is asking the community to donate warm scarves, hats and gloves. All of the items will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services says they are still in need of more donors. According to the center, the blood supply is still extremely low this holiday season, and more blood donors are needed. The center is in critical…
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University will host their "Christmas with Renaissance" shows this weekend. The event is a seasonal celebration showcasing all aspects of the Renaissance Performing Arts Program, according to a release from the university. Showtimes are 7 p.m.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Loose leaf collection has begun in the city of Jackson. The Health and Sanitation Department is requesting that everyone in Jackson rake their leaves to the curbside so crews can come through and vacuum them. The department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A family is asking for your prayers after their son was born months before his due date. "They had just moved me onto the stretcher, and the doctor…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can help Santa spread the holiday cheer this year. There are just a few days left to join the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program in the Hub City. The Home Instead Senior Center is asking…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes are coming for WIC participants. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will soon issue new EBT cards for WIC participants in Madison County. The new cards will replace the paper vouchers, allowing users to buy food…
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JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is issuing an emergency plea for blood donors. Lifeline says the blood supply is currently dangerously low on all types. All eligible blood donors are urged to give blood this week. Donors can give…
Here's a list on givingtuesday.org of nonprofits participating in Giving Tuesday. To learn more about Community Evangelism Fellowship, visit the Child Evangelism Fellowship website.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- County health departments across the state will offer free flu shots during an upcoming event. Free flu shots will be available to everyone on Dec. 5. You do not need an appointment to get the flu shot…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One local town is gearing up for a holiday celebration. The city of Humboldt will host its annual Christmas on Main event this week. The city will celebrate the season with a tree lighting, reindeer food, letters…
