Belk brings Mobile Mammography unit to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The BelkGives mobile mammogram screening center parked Tuesday outside Old Hickory Mall in Jackson. "Today, we are out here at Belk, the department store," mammogram technician Brynn…
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Red Cross in need of blood donations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Across the state and across the country, the American Red Cross needs help. This week, organizers behind the Red Cross put out an emergency request for blood donations amid a particularly strong summer shortage. A Facebook post…
Stores preparing for tax-free weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. --With tax-free weekend coming up this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, many stores are offering deals and sales to help you get ready to go back to school. "We're…
Hooked on Science: Ghostbuster glow slime
NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE/WEBSITE Ghostbuster Glow Slime INGREDIENTS 1/4 Cup Liquid Starch 1/4 Cup Elmer’s Glue 2 Tablespoons Glow-In-The-Dark Pigment 1 Bowl I INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Mix the liquid starch and glow-in-the-dark-pigment in a bowl. Add the Elmer’s glue and continue to mix.…
Jackson prepares for peaceful march Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members are planning a march Saturday through the Hub City in hopes of bringing unity. "This is the beginning. We are laying the foundation." said Chastelisa…
City of Milan sets new policy to help citizens weather extreme heat
MILAN, Tenn. -- The city of Milan says it's taking a proactive approach to our summer heat, adopting criteria of when it'll open a cooling station for residents. With the heat…
Hardin County looking to 'Clear the Kennels'
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- It's all paws on deck this weekend at Hardin County Animals Services. Already over their capacity of nearly 100 dogs and 40 cats, the center is holding a…
Automotive supplier to expand in Jackson, create 30+ jobs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An automotive supplier is creating jobs and expanding operations at their Jackson facility. TBDN Tennessee Company, a manufacturer of automotive supplies, will invest around $18.8 million over the next several years to expand its Jackson location, according…
Local health dept. holds fair for back-to-school vaccines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students enrolled in the Jackson-Madison County School System return to school in less than two weeks. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department vaccinated kids Wednesday so they…
'Meals on Wheels' needs volunteers in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE -- "Meals on Wheels" is looking for extra help in Middle Tennessee. The Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency near Nashville serves shut-ins and those looking for help across the central part of the state. Anyone close to the area or who knows of someone…
Register for St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Marathons
NASHVILLE -- Runners can now register for Tennessee's biggest rock 'n' roll race. St. Jude's Rock & Roll marathon, half marathon, and 5K will be held Saturday, April 29, in Music City. Find more information or register for the race here.…
Jackson-Madison Co. School registration begins for fall semester
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It may be hard to believe, but Jackson-Madison County Schools start back in just two weeks. Registration began Monday for the new school year. Parents filled out…
Katmai camera live streaming bear feeding frenzy
The Katmai National Park's bear cam is live streaming the summer feeding frenzy at Brooks Falls. According to the park website, "each year more than 100 Brown Bears descend on a…
Pet of the week: Rusty
The pet of the week for July 16th is Rusty from the Downtown Dogs Group. Rusty is around three-years-old. Volunteers with DDG said Rusty, a male lab/dachshund mix was dumped in…
Hooked on Science: hard boiled earth
Hard-Boiled Earth INGREDIENTS Hard-Boiled Egg INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Peel the shell off the hard-boiled egg. Which layer of the Earth does this part of the hard-boiled egg represent? How does the…
Local business featured in BuzzFeed article for Pokemon-friendly sign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new downtown Jackson business gets national attention for welcoming trainers of every walk of life. Woodstock Bake Shop's hospitality is catching on online, especially in the newest craze of "Pokemon Go." One of the store's signs was featured in…
Jackson-Madison Co. School System open houses
As the Jackson-Madison County School System prepares for the start of the upcoming school year, they have shared a list of their orientations and open houses. Click here to view the list.
Information on camera discovered in Pin Oak Lake
Is the camera discovered in Pin Oak Lake yours? Contact the West Tennessee Dive and Rescue Team at https://www.facebook.com/WestTennesseeDiveRescueAndRecovery
Celebration of Life service for Pat Summitt is this evening
KNOXVILLE -- With 1,098 wins and eight NCAA championships, Pat Summitt leaves quite a legacy for the Volunteer State. Thursday evening, a Celebration of Life service for Summitt will be streamed live starting at 6 p.m. from Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.…
Jackson businesses taking up 'Pokemon Go' to attract customers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is the app that is sweeping the nation and making business owners in the Hub City take notice. The trend is particularly noticeable in downtown Jackson…
