Family organizes yard sale to benefit boy with rare illness
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Everyone loves a good bargain, but a good bargain for a good cause is even better. "We are having our second annual benefit yard sale for Bentley…
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Dollar General to expand, add 10,000 new jobs
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- Goodlettsville-based Dollar General is expanding and reportedly is set to add an estimated 10,000 new jobs. Dollar General hopes to have nearly 2,000 new stores open by the end of the 2017 fiscal year. Hoping to fill those stores with new employees, the…
Information on registering to become a bone marrow donor
To register to become a bone marrow donor online, visit: www.dkms.org/register
Jackson firefighters install free smoke detectors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson firefighters installed smoke detectors in homes Wednesday free of charge. Jackson C. Freeman had a smoke detector, but it was not working. “They installed four, one in…
Recall information on Black and Decker Electric Blower Vacuum Mulcher
To find out more regarding the Black and Decker Electric Blower Vacuum Mulcher, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/BLACK-DECKER-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuum-Mulchers/
Information on how to receive a free smoke detector
Here are the numbers to some local fire departments to call and set up an appointment to have a free smoke detector installed: Madison County Fire Dept.: (731) 424-5577 Humboldt…
Information on how to help cancer patient Emma Johnson
For information on how you can help Emma Johnson in her fight against cancer, visit: GoFund Me Emma Johnson
Hooked On Science: Toaster Hot Air Balloon
Toaster Hot Air Balloon INGREDIENTS 30 Gallon Clear Trash Bag 4 Slice Toaster Large Tub INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Place the four slice toaster into the large tub. Plug the toaster plug…
Pet of the Week: Napoleon
The adoptable pet of the week for September 10th comes to us from Saving the animals together, or S.T.A.T. Napoleon is an 6-year-old Yorkie-Poodle. Melissa Roberts with S.T.A.T. describes Napoleon as a great…
Storm Spotter Classes for Fall 2016
Storm Spotters in West Tennessee are extremely valuable to the National Weather Service and the VIPIR 7 Storm Team. Being a Storm Spotter includes observing the weather as it happens and reporting severe weather or winter weather to the National…
Hunger Action Day highlights everyday efforts of local nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A national organization has named Sept. 8 as Hunger Action Day. National Hunger Action Day is a chance for people all over the world to raise awareness of…
Falcon Ridge Farm prepares for busy fall season
TOONE, Tenn.--Preparations have kicked into overdrive for the farm's busiest season of the year. "It's what we look forward to all year long," Bart Gilmer said. Gilmer is the…
Jackson Police Department Explorer program Golf Tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Department Explorer Post 276 is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser in September. The tournament will take place on September 19 at Bent Tree Golf Course. Lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. and tee off…
23rd annual soybean festival gets underway
MARTIN, Tenn -- The 23rd annual soybean festival in Martin is underway, and people are already excited. This west Tennessee tradition is a town favorite. Folks started their morning at the farmers…
23rd annual Soybean Festival in Martin
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Pet of the Week: Liberty
Pet of the week: Liberty, available for adoption throughSaving the animals together. Liberty is a 2-year old pitbull mix. Melissa Roberts with STAT said Liberty has great house manners, and loves…
Hooked On Science: Floating Garden
Floating Garden INGREDIENTS Carrot Radish Celery Tomato Squash Bell Pepper Transparent Container INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Fill the transparent container three-fourths of the way with water. STEP 2: Observe the carrot, radish,…
Giant Benton Co. yard sale brings holiday weekend shoppers to 'Bargain Highway'
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee community has taken the term "yard sale" to new heights, with huge sales happening this Labor Day weekend. The massive yard sale, known…
Local dog rescue group in urgent need of donations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local dog rescue asks for help as the group is now taking in more dogs than it can afford to care for. As a nonprofit, Downtown Dogs Group…
7th Hottest Summer on Record in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Summer 2016 will go down as the 7th hottest Summer on record in Jackson. The term "Meteorological Summer" refers to the period from June 1st to August 31st. The Vernal (first day of Summer) and Autumnal (first…
