Bemis Heritage Day set for May 21
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bemis Heritage Day has been set for later this month! The event will be held at the Bemis Mill Village Museum, and will begin at 10 a.m. and continue to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. Events…
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Additional information on Jackson History Film
Local residents went back in time through a film that was recorded in 1952 of the Hub City. "It shows everything from what it was like downtown where there was the big shopping district in 1952. You see things such…
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 lady who is somewhere between 6-9-years-old. This beauty is…
New proclamation brings awareness to youth's mental health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization is hoping to bring more awareness to an ongoing issue. Jackson and Madison County leaders are signing a proclamation to make May 5 Children's Mental Health Acceptance Day. They are partnering with Tennessee Voices…
How to find fresh produce near you in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for a place to find the most information about farmers markets across the state, there's a place for that. The Pick Tennessee Products website…
United Way pushes Unitas event to Aug. 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee has moved Unitas to Aug. 18. The event recognizing the 80th anniversary of United Way will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Those who attend will get served a four-course…
Friends of Heart to host CARE Team training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends of Heart is hosting its first CARE Team training for Jackson's 4-Minute City Program. There will be three days of training from May 5 to May 7. Times include: May 5 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.…
TDOT completes construction on Campbell Street bridge, I-40 project on track for November finish
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly two years ago, the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the widening of I-40, along with the reconstruction of five bridges here in West Tennessee. "Campbell Street is part…
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! And Nia is looking for her fur-ever family! Nia found our…
Jackson students demand change in community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted an event to highlight the challenges that students of the Hub City have faced and overcame. The Mentor Organization Jackson Grown honored 12 of their participants…
Nashville recap: Tuesday, April 25, 2022
Here is a brief summary of some of the bills and issues addressed in Nashville on Monday: In the House Floor Session HB2633 to allow a teacher to use pronouns not used by the student: amended and passed by a…
Prescription Drug Take Back Day to take place Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is almost here! According to a news release, during the October 2021 Take Back Day, the Tennesseans were able to dispose of 17,000 pounds of medications at 112 sites…
This May on MeTV
You can enjoy the warmer weather and reunite with friends from Mayberry, Perry Mason mystery movies, classic rock n’ roll courtesy of Ed Sullivan, fierce and funny cartoon feuds and pop culture collections galore! The month kicks off with an…
Company offers free semi-truck driver training
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- In January, Dot Transportation Inc. debuted a new program for those who want to become a certified semi-truck driver. "We started a CDL class the first of the year for folks…
Miss Volunteer America brings first national scholarship pageant to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 47 state title holders, 32 teens, and 43 princesses are en route to Jackson for Miss Volunteer America, the Hub City's first national scholarship pageant competition. "I've been planning with so…
69th Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry kicks off in Paris, Tennessee
PARIS, Tenn. -- It’s that time of the year again: the City of Paris is kicking off the World’s Biggest Fish Fry the last week of April. [caption id="attachment_1069588" align="aligncenter"…
Members gather to celebrate 112th anniversary of local church
MAURY CITY, Tenn. -- Residents of West Tennessee gather to celebrate the founding of a beloved church. Members of the Community Church of God in Christ celebrated their 112th church anniversary…
Additional information on the City of Jackson Recycling Survey
"The City of Jackson this year has really surrounded itself with recycling and sustainability and so we want to start moving towards those goals," said Robin Chance, Recycling Coordinator, City of Jackson. Chance says this survey will also help her…
Saving the Earth one tree at a time
JACKSON, Tenn. --While some recycled for Earth Day, others helped Mother Nature in a different way. Green Interchange, a non profit, set a goal this year to plant more than eight…
Additional information on the Green Interchange organization
While some recycled for Earth Day, others helped Mother Nature in a different way. Green Interchange, a non-profit, set a goal this year to plant more than eight thousand trees. To find out more information on the non-profit and other…
