Several activities for kids, families available in Jackson this summer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A series of summer events are on the way to the Hub City. The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks Department has announced dozens of upcoming events to…
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Mid-South Youth Camp begins for 2023
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Mid-South Youth Camp kicked off for the summer, where they host week-long camps available for your child to enjoy. The 77-acre campsite located in Henderson is full of…
Learning this one skill could save a life, AHA says
JACKSON, Tenn. -- CPR is a really important part of helping someone survive a cardiac arrest event, which is when someone's heart completely stops. According to Dr. Comilla Sasson, the Vice President…
Fallen soldiers honored in Shiloh
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park held their annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Monday, the park honored fallen soldiers with a special ceremony in the Shiloh National Cemetery, where…
Tennessee River Jam to begin later this week
PARIS, Tenn. -- As a reminder, the 2023 Tennessee River Jam is being held later this week. A free concert is set to kickoff the jam Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in downtown Paris, featuring Nikki Bobo at 6 p.m., Almost…
Women veterans invited to June event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is aiming to honor the women who have served the country. According to a news release, the Jackson-Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting their annual Women Veterans Day commemoration. The group…
Pet of the Week: Nia
This week's Pet of the Week is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life but has a rags to riches story and now is looking for the final…
LIFELINE begins 5th annual Car Giveaway
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You could win a vehicle for saving a life in your community! LIFELINE Blood Services and Joe Mahan Ford have partnered for the Fifth Annual Car Giveaway. From now until Labor Day, which is September 4, blood…
Poppy Honor Wall returns to D.C. for Memorial Day weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The USAA's Poppy Honor Wall has returned to Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day weekend. Standing nine feet high and stretching 133 feet, the wall is filled with 645,000 poppies, representing American servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice.…
Student loan payments resuming, but some employers may help
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As student loan debt looms over millions of Americans, some employers may be stepping up to help. Jesse Moore, Senior Vice President and Head of Student Debt at…
Jackson's Care Center holds groundbreaking for 'Genesis Homes'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A five-handle groundbreaking with God impacting hundreds took place Wednesday. The Care Center of Jackson, along with the community, gathered across from their longstanding location to break ground of…
Community Champion: Billy and Jennifer Penick
It's time to recognize a community champion! It's an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. For the month of…
App speeds up street department's work on potholes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Monday, the Jackson Street Department had crews out fixing potholes. The crews headed to various areas throughout the city based on alerts from Ready311, an app that allows users…
Nonprofit offering free meals
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is committed to helping out the community by providing meals to those in need. Why Not Ministries is a nonprofit food ministry in Trenton that…
Craig Morgan to launch tour, make stop in West Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Craig Morgan, a country music hit-maker, author and Army veteran, is going on tour. Morgan will be kicking off the “God, Family, Country Tour 2023" on September 20…
Pet of the Week: Rex
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Rex. He is a dream and has everyone at the rescue wrapped around his paw! He is a sweet…
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 - 5-9-23 Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1381.66. The…
2023 Tennessee River Jam set for early June
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with multiple partners for the annual Tennessee River Jam. The 2023 Tennessee River Jam headliners include Chris Janson, Drake…
NFPA shares grilling safety tips
The National Fire Protection Association has shared tips to ensure your next grilling session stays safe. “Because outdoor grilling involves the use of a fuel source to generate an open flame, it inherently presents potential fire risks that needs to…
TennCare expands pregnancy coverage, to provide diapers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee is making advancements to help families financially. Some changes to the state's Medicaid program, TennCare, could save Tennesseans a lot of money. TennCare will soon…
