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Job fair held by Goodwill in south Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Job seekers were able to find new careers on Tuesday. The Goodwill Career Solutions Center in south Jackson held a job fair and community resource event from…

BBQ Pitmaster Chris Lilly shares favorite grilling hacks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A favorite Summer destination for many families is their own backyard, making memories during cookouts and other outdoor activities. We spoke with pitmaster Chris Lilly, a world-renown BBQ Hall of…

First Amendment Festival to be held in West Tennessee

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit is hosting a First Amendment Festival at Discovery Park of America. The festival is being hosted by The Freedom Forum at the park on Sept. 24. A news release from the park says there…

United Way celebrating 80 years with Unitas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee hosting Unitas in celebration of its 80th anniversary. The event will take place on Aug. 18 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. This…

Registration open for 20th Kent Jones bike tour

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kent Jones 100 Bicycle Century Tour + 5K has reached its 20th anniversary! This annual event has been serving as a fundraiser for the Jackson State Community College Foundation, which helps with student financial assistance. The…

Tennesseans given chance to win $1,000 scholarship for kids

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A 10 year anniversary is being marked with a giveaway. The TNStars College Savings 529 Program is giving away 10 $1,000 scholarships to go into a child's TNStars account. You can can enter a on behalf of…

Free concert to be held in Fulton, Kentucky

FULTON, Ky. -- A free show is being held just across the border in Kentucky. The Fulton Tourism Commission is hosting Music by KOTA on Aug. 13. They are an alternative rock band from Memphis, and their work has been…

Events the week of August 1, 2022 in West Tennessee

Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Monday, August 1 Peabody Open House (Trenton) Tuesday, August 2 Job Fair (Jackson) Friday, August 5 Music at the AMP (Jackson) Saturday, August 6 911 Camp (Jackson) School Supply…

Pet of the Week: Tucker

This week's adorable Pet of the Week from Hero West is Tucker! Tucker is a sweet distinguished Beagle boy, who is around 7 to 8-years-old. He enjoys snacking on the couch…

Local business holding uniform giveaway for JMCSS students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is giving back to the community. 3061 Graphix Co. will be hosting a community giveback event, and they will be giving one free school uniform to the first 100 customers. The set will come…

2022's tax free weekend has shoppers in the stores

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the first day of tax free weekend 2022, and shoppers are already hitting the stores. It's the one time of year that Tennesseans have the opportunity to…

LIFELINE shares list of August 2022 blood drives

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services says they are at critical levels for O+, O-, A- and B- types. They are asking the public to keep in mind several upcoming blood drives, including one set for Thursday , Aug. 18…

Groups celebrate uplift of Jackson home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local resident's home was celebrated after receiving a home energy efficient upgrade offered by local energy companies. Through a partnership between Tennessee Valley Authority and Jackson…

Nonprofit works to exonerate those wrongfully convicted in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Innocence Project is a nonprofit law firm that started in 2019. It works throughout the state to exonerate those behind bars that are being held for…

MeTV remembers Tony Dow

The MeTV Network will celebrate legendary actor Tony Dow with a special extended presentation of Leave It to Beaver episodes, airing Sunday, July 31 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on MeTV. Featuring 10 episodes showcasing Tony Dow’s beloved character Wally Cleaver,…