Fire department talks Safe Haven Baby Boxes at Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A rotary club meeting takes place at local hotel. Earlier Monday, the Old Hickory Rotary Club had a meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel. The guest speakers were…
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Protecting your information amid a rise in cyber threats
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With cyber threats on the rise, we talk with one professional about things you could do to keep your information safe. Cyber threats are any technology based threat…
Pet of the Week: Milo
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Milo. Milo, a rare dachshund piranha, is ready for his forever home. He is very sweet and loving, until he…
Jackson Christian students raise impressive food donation for those in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian School is cheering at a new level as they announced the amount of cans they were able to raise to donate to RIFA, a local…
Rifa hosts 17th annual Canstruction fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Regional Interfaith Association, also known as RIFA, held its 17th annual Canstruction fundraiser Thursday. “Teams have participated and they built out structures on Tuesday, there were judges on Wednesday, and tonight…
Local Red Cross, Salvation Army volunteers join hurricane relief efforts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local volunteers of major nonprofits are getting involved in the relief efforts for Hurricane Ian. These organizations include the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. David…
Dept. of VA 'Whole Health' program aims to improve quality of life for veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Department of Veteran Affairs is taking steps for better mental health in veterans, and that is with a program called Whole Health. "Seeking to empower and equip…
Jackson Theatre Guild presents 'Oscar and Felix' this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theatre Guild hosted a preview of its upcoming performance "Oscar and Felix," by Neil Simon. The play will officially be held starting Thursday, September 29 through October 2.…
New comic book aims to help kids address bullying in a safe way
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new comic has been created to combat bullying. The Committee for Children is addressing bullying in a unique way. For…
Madison County crews en route to assist with Hurricane Ian efforts
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Fire Department crews are being sent to Florida to assist with efforts in the upcoming hurricane. The department's emergency response team, along with members of…
Pumpkin patches reopen across West Tennessee as fall arrives
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The temperatures are dropping and the leaves are changing colors, which can only mean one thing: its fall! And just in time for that, our local pumpkin patches…
Moderna Chief Medical Officer talks latest booster shots
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Experts discuss a new booster vaccine to combat the COVID-19 omicron variant. Moderna has created a new messenger rna booster vaccine. This new vaccine is called a bivalent vaccine…
Additional information on the Jackson Entrepreneurs Group events
The Jackson Entrepreneurs Group was created by two Jackson, TN natives. The group works to promote the success of local small businesses while also bringing the community together. To…
Pet of the Week: Nia
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life, but has a rags to riches story. She is now…
Habitat for Humanity holds 'Volunteer Build Day' in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dream is coming to life thanks to Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity acts as a bridge for first-time homeowners, and those who are willing to…
Union University kicks off Bicentennial celebration with service in chapel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University kicks off their 200 year celebration with a church service in the chapel. "Alumni, former faculty and staff, former students have come back and we are…
Union University to celebrate 200th anniversary with variety of events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university is preparing to host thousands of people on its campus Friday and Saturday. Union University alum and Admin Assistant of VP Institutional Advancement, Keaghlan Sheridan,…
District responds after video surfaces of Trenton principal using racial slur
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One middle school principal is under fire for using a racial slur while speaking to students. Snapshot from video of the incident obtained via…
Pet of the Week: Lucy
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Lucy. Meet Lucy! Lucy is a sweetheart to say the least. She loves and lives for affection. Lucy is…
Substance abuse prevention focus of two-day summit in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local coalition is educating organizations on the war on drugs. The Jackson-Madison Prevention Coalition hosted their 2nd Annual Prevention Summit in Jackson. "We focus on substance use…
