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…
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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…
2 million sledgehammers recalled
Stanley Black & Decker is recalling more than two million DeWalt, Stanley, and Craftsman fiberglass sledgehammers due to an impact injury hazard. The head of the sledgehammers can reportedly loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use. The firm has received…
Library to launch new podcast; trailer out now
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new podcast for trivia lovers and book nerds is launching soon. According to the Jackson-Madison County Library, "Facts from the Stacks" is set to launch on April 26. New episodes will be posted every other Wednesday,…
Mayors seek help with weather alert station facing issues
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local mayors are looking to elected federal officials after outages at a weather alert station. According to the news release, the National Weather Service weather alert repeater station in Vale has gone offline at least six…
6th annual Crawfest to benefit local nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shrimp, burgers, and crawfish all for a good cause? A weekend event has you covered. The sixth annual Crawfest event is being held to support the Scarlet Rope Project this weekend at Hub City Brewing. This event…
