Several events set to be held over weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Coming up this weekend, West Tennessee has several events you won't want to miss. Starting off on Saturday, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will be held in…
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Jackson's Love Your Block programs enters year two: What to expect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is preparing for year two of Love Your Block. Love Your Block is a City of Services grant program that allows communities and their…
New transportation plan aims to improve travel in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A plan was released recently allowing drivers and businesses the opportunity to learn about future expansions. "The Governor has just recently announced his Tennessee Modernization Transportation Act of 2023,"…
New tool gives Tennesseans transparency in legislative process
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton is announcing a new tool that aims to enhance public transparency. The TGA House Dashboard is a user-friendly application that gives every Tennessean the same access to the legislative process as their…
Marketplace open enrollment deadline quickly approaching
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As 2023 kicks off, many are focused on resolutions. But it also marks the time to think about health care coverage plans. There is still time to browse the marketplace…
Tickets available for Crystal Ball gala in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony League is gearing up for their largest fundraiser of the year. The Crystal Ball is a gala style event held at the Carl Perkins Civic…
Legislators convene in Nashville for 113th General Assembly
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The next Tennessee General Assembly has arrived! The 113th assembly kicked off Tuesday in Nashville, and it came with the reelection of Lt. Governor Randy McNally as Speaker of the Senate. This is McNally's fourth term in…
M. D. Anderson Planetarium schedule for Feb. 2023
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium shared their schedule for February of 2023. Shows for the month include: Friday, February 3, 1:30 pm – “TimeSpace” Tuesday, February 7, 5:30 pm – “Hubble Vision” Friday, February 10, 1:30 pm…
Last Hub City Hero of 2022 named by city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The next Hub City Hero has been named, and she is the last one for 2022! The City of Jackson says Martha Priddy, a local volunteer, was named the Hero for December of 2022. The city says…
Poll of the Day: Keeping lotto winnings secret?
Many Americans are hoping to become a lucky winner as the current Mega Millions jackpot has grown to the fifth-largest in history. But if you were to win that prize, would you keep it a secret from family members that…
113th Tennessee General Assembly to begin Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. – The 113th Tennessee General Assembly begins Tuesday, and representatives are continuing to propose new legislation. Monday, Rep. Jay Reedy proposed several bills, including one to hold an alcoholic beverage referendum. Reedy’s House Bill 0044 would allow cities…
Blood donation could get you free smoothie, more
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Donating blood could get you a free smoothie, gym membership and possibly, a massage! LIFELINE Blood Services says their "New Year, New You" blood drive is being held on January 12. LIFELINE says the first 100 donors…
Free CPR training kicks off in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you know how to properly administer CPR? The City of Jackson and the American Red Cross held the first day of their free CPR training class to teach…
Additional information on Tennessee Magazine's Best of Tennessee
Tennessee Magazine recently released their 2022 Best of Tennessee Readers' Choice Awards. Some of West Tennessee's favorite places made the list. To find out more, visit www.tnmagazine.org/best-of-tennessee/.
Pet of the Week: Rex
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Rex! This handsome boy is Rex! He is a dream and has everyone in the rescue wrapped around his paw!…
Partnership aims to help students access books
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools is partnering with the Jackson-Madison County Library to improve student access. The partnership is meant to give students access to resources, and provide access to high quality books, online resources, and other material. You…
Jackson beauty institute taking enrollment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking to take a new career path, Thrive Beauty Institute is now open and taking enrollment. Thrive Beauty is a hybrid cosmetology school and apprenticeship. It is…
Hands-only CPR training to be held in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local community is gaining the skills to save a life. The City of Jackson, along with the American Red Cross, are partnering to educate locals on a needed…
Powerball players enter for the chance to win $291 million
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After no winners were announced on Monday, the Powerball jackpot increased to $291 million. We, once again, asked players at the Old Medina Market what would they do with…
Wednesday is World Braille Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is World Braille Day! Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols used by those of us who are blind or partially sighted to read. World Braille Day was established in 2018 by the…
