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…
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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…
Jackson International Food & Art Festival to return this October
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson and several other community partners announced the activities surrounding the 8th Annual Jackson International Food and Art Festival. Courtesy: Jackson…
Intent to bring charter school to Jackson-Madison Co. met with opposition at public hearing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new option for education may be heading to Madison County, but is being met with opposition. The State Charter Commission held a public hearing with the Jackson-Madison…
Company demonstrates work at largest titanium source in U.S., located in West Tennessee
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new company could be on the search for new minerals across West Tennessee, and they're educating the public along the way. Iperion-X…
High schoolers experience impaired driving simulator at Chester Co. High
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Driving under the influence is taken to a new level for students in Chester County. UNITE's Arrive Alive Tour paid a visit to Chester County High School students…
The Chicken Shack celebrates 60 years at West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair is back in Jackson, and the Madison County 4-H organization is getting chicken ready for the week. The Chicken Shack has been serving…
Former Madison Co. Commissioner investigated for unlawfully charging to officiate weddings
UPDATE (9/14/22): The Comptroller's Office issued a correction to their previous investigative report on the matter, stating: The previous report and press release indicated the results of the investigation had been communicated with the District Attorney General of the 26th…
Pet of the Week: Winston
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Winston! Meet Winston! Winston is his name, but all his friends call him "Winnie." This sweet hunk of Doodle was…
Jackson bone marrow donor shares story, will speak at national forum
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September 18 is World Marrow Day, which encourages people to donate stem cells to help others who may be battling different health concerns. "It's actually a day where…
