Poll of the Day: Best Star Wars Trilogy
May the 4th be with you! As Thursday marks "Star Wars Day," an informal recognition of the beloved franchise by fans worldwide, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Click here to…
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1st winner of CEG competition announced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business will have the opportunity to experience the delight of expanding. Four businesses, the City of Jackson, Boren & Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ-TV…
Shoe fundraiser to support local production
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Donating one pair of shoes could help a local production, along with a small business in another country. According to a news release,…
8 state parks hosting Mother’s Day dinners
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- There are eight Tennessee State Parks offering Mother’s Day dining on Sunday, May 14. Parks restaurants hosting Mother’s Day dinners are: Cumberland Mountain State Park Homestead Harvest Restaurant Buffet lunch 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $28 per adult, $14…
2 ranger-led programs to be held May 13
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park says there are two upcoming ranger-led programs. The park says at the Shiloh Battlefield, a hike called “Johnston’s Last Fight" will be…
2023-2024 JMCSS District Calendar
The 2023-2024 JMCSS District Calendar has been approved and is available at www.jmcss.org now. This calendar includes semester start and end dates, parent-teacher conference dates, teacher in-services, and holidays and breaks. Employees and Families are encouraged to use the Let’s Talk platform to share questions and/or feedback.…
TWRA says grants for habitat protection available
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says grants are available to groups looking to help with habitat protection. The TWRA says a total of $20,000 is available to cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation…
2023 Mayor's Civic Pride Nominations open to public
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations for the 2023 Mayor's Civic Pride Awards are now open to the public. The annual Mayor's Civic Pride Awards are meant to recognize those who take "exceptional care in…
Pet of the Week: Cash
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Cash! "I'M BATMAN!" Meet Cash, aka Bat-dog, the baby brother of the outlaw gang! This guy had the worst fate…
LIFELINE says FDA update eases blood donation restriction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services says their has been an update from the FDA on who can donate blood. LIFELINE says that under new guidance, those who were previously barred from donating due to travel or living in the…
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast See more community fishing reports across all of Tennessee in the Fishbrain app! Click here to download: https://join.fishbrain.com/tennessee Boone Reservoir - 4-25-23 Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1379.05. The…
Friends of Heart to host series of fundraising events next month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends of Heart, a local nonprofit aiming to improve heart health in West Tennessee, will be hosting a series of upcoming events. On Thursday, May 4, the organization…
JMCSS provides needed support to students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One team is pairing with the community to make a difference in the lives of students. The Jackson-Madison County School System Social and Behavioral Services team provides support to their…
FEMA providing help for basic needs, places of worship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- FEMA is providing help to those affected by storms that ripped through the area between late March and early April. FEMA says that those seeking help with basic needs in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy,…
More than $230 million going towards state's water systems
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More than 100 grants are going towards the state's water systems. According to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, there are 102 grants totaling more than $230,000,000 going to Tennessee's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Grants…
'Speaking of Art' to be held in early May
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Artists are coming together to raise funds for children and adults in need across the area. The West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center will…
BBB warns of mail scam in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau is warning Jackson residents of some recent scams going around. If you've done some online shopping, you may want to beware of this…
Pet of the Week: Gracie
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Gracie! Meet sweet Gracie Mae! She is a mature ladybug somewhere between 6 to 9-years-old but so full of life…
Partnership aims to make library card access easier
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students are getting more options when it comes to reading. The Jackson-Madison County School System has partnered with the Jackson-Madison County Library to make it easier for students…
Birth Choice hosts fundraising banquet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Birth Choice Clinic held a special event Thursday night. It's their annual "Celebrating God's Goodness" fundraising banquet. The banquet benefits the Birth Choice clinic's ministry to women…
