Local school leaders address COVID-19 in the classrooms
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several schools in West Tennessee have seen or are currently seeing COVID-19 cases in classrooms increase. "As the COVID numbers rise in our community, they also rise…
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UT Martin to hosts multiple Black History Month events
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has a large set of events for this year's Black History Month. The university's news release says the 22nd annual Civil Rights Conference will feature four speakers, and will have both…
City says Sportsplex is hiring part-time positions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for a part-time job? The Sportsplex is hiring! The City of Jackson says the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex is seeking groundskeepers, concessions cooks and workers, janitors and gatekeepers. The city says most work would be on…
$10,000 donations made to help homeless animals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A $10,000 donation is going to help the homeless animals of the community. According to a news release from the city, the Jackson…
Miss TN Volunteer hosts Preliminary Pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents gathered at The Ned to support the women of West Tennessee. Sunday evening, board members of The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Association hosted their annual preliminary beauty pageant. Judges and…
Dog of the Week: Griffin
This week's Dog of the Week is from Hero West Rescue. Meet Griffin! Griffin is about 4-5 -months-old, and will be a medium build when he is an adult. He is an…
Cats of the Week: Jack and Leo
This week's Cats of the Week are Jack and Leo from Jackson Animal Care Center. Jack and Leo are brothers that are super playful. They are around 12-weeks-old. They enjoy…
Fake COVID-19 tests pop up across United States
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since the beginning of the pandemic we've seen COVID-19 scams regarding masks, tests, and more. Now that tests are becoming more accessible, there are a few things you should look out for. "We are seeing a record…
LIFELINE blood drives for February 2022
LIFELINE Blood Services has released its list of upcoming blood drives for February. The month’s locations and times include: Feb. 1 Gibson County Courthouse in Trenton from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jackson City Hall in Jackson from 12 p.m.…
UT Martin to host virtual in-person summer orientation
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Students, there was a big announcement from the University of Tennessee at Martin. UT Martin will hold their 2022 Summer Orientation and Registration and Transfer Orientation sessions virtually and in-person starting in April. …
Vaccine mandate in effect for West Tennessee Healthcare employees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Secretary of Health and Human Services mandate that healthcare facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs require all employees, volunteers, contractors, and…
Open enrollment now available for JMCSS students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school system is allowing students to broaden their education options. "Typically, a student has to attend the school inside the zone they live in, however, through open enrollment and…
In-person summer learning camp offered to JMCSS students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is aiming to close the learning gap brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. To do so, the school system announced on Wednesday that in-person summer learning camps will take place this summer.…
Organizations promote voice of the passenger
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations are teaming up to give a voice to the passenger. In honor of National Passenger Safety Week, the National Road Safety Foundation is teaming up with We Saves Lives to stress the importance of a passenger's…
Need time off? Look ahead during National Plan for Vacation Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you have plans for vacation? If not, National Plan for Vacation Day is just for you! The day comes from the U.S. Travel Association, which encourages everyone to plan their vacation for the whole year at…
'Murder Mystery' dinner to benefit local cause in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Elks Lodge #192 will host a murder mystery dinner benefiting a local cause. "Dying For Chocolate" is the theme of the event, and the mystery begins as "Cherish Chocolates is looking for the face of…
Emergency agencies team up to assist tornado victims
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- Tornadoes destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee last month and now, recovery assistance is being offered to storm victims. On January 14, Tennessee received a Major Disaster Declaration, providing FEMA's individual assistance program to 12…
Resource centers open today to help TN tornado survivors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. –Centers open today throughout the state to help survivors of December tornadoes. According to a news release received from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, centers will be open today offering help to those survivors of December's devastating tornadoes.…
Cat of the Week: Frosty
This week's Cat of the Week from the Jackson Animal Care Center is Frosty! Frosty was trying to be festive for the holidays but he decided to go with pink instead of…
Dog of the Week: Shiloh
This week's Dog of the Week from the Jackson Animal Care Center is Shiloh! This sweet gal had a rough time before coming to the shelter. Shiloh was found as a stray,…
