Disagreement over school system budget continues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A budget committee meeting was held in the Hub City, with a hot topic still being discussed. The Madison County Budget Committee met on Monday to finish up the…
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UofM Lambuth planetarium announces July schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium in Jackson, Tennessee, has announced its schedule of shows for July: Tuesday, July 11, 5:30 p.m. – “Capcom GO!” Friday, July 14, 1:30 p.m. – “Capcom GO!” Friday,…
Pet of the Week: Lillie
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Lillie! Lillie is an adult Cattle Dog Mix, and a sweet, quiet lady of leisure, who has earned the nickname…
2nd winner receives Corporate Entrepreneur Grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another local business was given the chance to announce their business near and far. The City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ-TV…
GG King National Invitational kicks off Friday
COUNCE, Tenn. -- Dozens of teams are preparing to grab their fishing rods and hit the water this weekend. Teams met up to check in for the third annual…
Navy article features Jackson native
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson native was the highlight of a recent article published by the Navy. The article, created by Navy Office Of Community Outreach, features Petty…
Gospel music fest to be held in July
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four days of gospel music is coming to downtown Jackson next month. The annual Jackson Sings the Gospel is set to be held in the Carl Perkins Civic Center in July from the 12th to the 15th.…
Highway 70 Yard Sale has begun
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The yearly Highway 70 Yard Sale is underway once again. The tables are set and filled with just about anything you can imagine. People are…
State parks to help students with Tennessee Promise
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Several Tennessee State Parks are helping students with their Tennessee Promise. “Tennessee State Parks are happy once again to be involved in the Tennessee Promise program,” said David Salyers, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and…
Traveling exhibit brings community, veterans together
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A traveling education unit is bringing the community and its veterans together. On June 30 and July 1, Wreaths Across America's Mobile Education Unit will be stopping in Gleason and Union City. The exhibit is aimed at…
Open house held for new art studio, classroom of art
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new art studio for children held its open house on Monday. Egghead Arts is a new professional art studio and classroom of art located inside the Art on Shannon Studio in downtown Jackson. Egghead Arts…
20th Highway 70 Yard Sale to begin Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 20th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale is almost here! This year's sale is set to begin Thursday, June 8, giving deal seekers the chance to stop and find sales from Memphis to Camden. The sale will…
Registration open for online language classes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Needing or wanting to learn a new way to speak to others? The Tennessee Language Center can help! The Tennessee Language Center, an agency of the Institute for Public Service of the University of Tennessee, says registration…
Pet of the Week: Tucker
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Tucker! Tucker is a sweet distinguished Beagle boy around 7 to 8-years-old. He enjoys snacking on the couch and like…
Splash into Summer: Where to swim in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hot and humid days in West Tennessee are officially here. There are many ways to stay cool and avoid the heat, with several counties in West Tennessee offering places…
'Live on the Lawn' begins in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local town is inviting those near and far to join them for a musical line-up. The Brownsville Arts Council kicked off their annual "Live on…
'A Day of Hope' to be held in August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Day of Hope is being held in August, and it is free to the public! The Positive Living Group announced that they will be hosting the event on August 30 at Liberty Park, and it is…
Nominations open for 2023 Jackson Awards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Know a community member who exemplifies the qualities of a leader? Now is the time to get them recognition. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation says nominations for the 2023 Jackson Awards are now being accepted. You can…
June marks 2023 Pride Month: Here is what to know
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Pride Month once again, and we have a list of both events and resources to celebrate! Where to celebrate! The Memphis Pride Festival is happening this weekend, and Mid-South Pride is hosting a series of…
New nonprofit helps students serve internationally
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A Dresden-based nonprofit says that they have crossed generational barriers. Global Citizen Adventure Corps crossed both cultures and generations with its latest travel learning experience to Costa Rica. The Dresden-based non-profit organized a…
