Pet of the Week: Happy
This week's Pet of the Week is Happy! Happy is a 50 pound, 1.5-year-old Cur Mix breed dog. He is available for adoption at Tipton County Animal Shelter. Happy is dog…
Seen On 7
The Hub City's best local coffee shops
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Friday marks National Coffee Day in the U.S., we're taking a look at some of the best local coffee shops in the Jackson and Madison County area. Turntable Coffee Counter 300 E Main St, Jackson Click…
Your 2023 Guide to Fall & Halloween in West Tennessee
Fall is in the air once again, with many autumn and Halloween activities on the horizon for West Tennessee. From fall festivals, to haunted houses and trick-or-treating, we've gathered a list below of upcoming events and activities to help you…
Wednesday marks opening night of 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local high school is preparing to host a prestigious musical extravaganza. The plot of the play is simply things going from bad to utterly…
Local high school to welcome US Air Force Band
JACKSON, Tenn. – Liberty Technology High School is welcoming the United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants on October 19. The US Air Force Band will host a rare and…
Old Country Store to offer several October events
The following is a news release about events being held at Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village: Jackson, Tennessee — (Sept. 27, 2023) — October’s calendar is once again brimming with possibility as Brooks Shaw’s Old Country…
'90% of parents use car seats incorrectly': Expert shares safety tips
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September marks Baby Safety Month and Child Passenger Safety Month in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 90% of parents are using car…
LIFELINE releases list of October 2023 blood drives
LIFELINE Blood Services has announced the list of October mobile blood drives: Clarksburg School 10/02/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm Crockett Co. Courthouse – Alamo 10/02/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm FUMC – Lexington 10/02/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm Gibson Co. Courthouse – Trenton 10/03/2023…
Jack’s Launching Classroom Giveaway in Honor of World Teachers’ Day
From Jack's: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 20, 2023) — Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) — a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) headquartered in Birmingham and boasting more than 240 locations across Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi — today announced it will launch a social media-driven classroom giveaway across the…
2023 OktoberFest set for September 30
JACKSON, Tenn. – OktoberFest is returning, bringing back beer, brats, and football for the good of a local school. OktoberFest will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 30 at…
City of Jackson to offer new grant for improvements
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson is launching a new grant to provide improvements around the city. The Neighborhood Improvement Project grant is being run through the Love Your Block program…
Pet of the Week: Charlee
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a smaller lady (weighing just under 30 lbs.) but she has the biggest goofiest personality.…
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast NOTE - The TWRA wants to build a comprehensive report each week of the state’s lakes. If you do not see a report for your favorite lake and you are someone who can provide a report, please…
6th Tennessee STEAM Festival set for October
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the sixth annual Tennessee STEAM Festival taking place Oct. 13-22. Founded by the…
Tickets on sale for 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for "The Play That Goes Wrong." The Jackson Theatre Guild present this fall production September 28 through October 1 at the Ned in downtown Jackson. The Guild says: "From Mischief, Broadway masters…
Fundraiser to be held in Union City in November
From Discovery Park of America: (Union City, Tennessee, September 14, 2023) — A Fundraiser for Discovery Park of America’s Kirkland Scholarship Fund will be held at the Union City, Tennessee home of the late Robert and Jenny Kirkland on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023,…
FBI reminds Tennesseans about the Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge
From the FBI Memphis Field Office: The FBI Memphis Field Office, which covers middle and west Tennessee, is reminding teachers, parents, and students that the FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge is open for the 2023-24 school year at sos.fbi.gov. This free,…
4th annual Jackson Pride celebration returning with events at Conger Park, Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is preparing to celebrate the Hub City's LGBTQ+ community. The 4th annual Jackson TN Pride event returns with two separate events on Saturday, September 16.…
Popular vendor returns to West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair has officially begun and one vendor has been present for quite a few decades. The smell of chicken was taking over the…
'Your Vote Matters': Leaders gather to encourage voter registration in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is a month that encourages voters and potential voters to get out and get informed. Tennessee's Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, visited with many leaders in the…
