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Community giveaway returns to help those in need
OAKFIELD, Tenn.—A local church event returns to help to those in need. Today, the Robert Roe Memorial “Your Neighbor” Giveaway was held in Oakfield. The event took place from 9 this morning until 2 this afternoon in the parking lot of Oakfield Baptist Church at 3527 Old Medina Road.
Players battle it out at a local pickleball tournament
JACKSON, Tenn.—Players from across West TN hit the courts for a special tournament. Day two of the Hub City Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament took place at Conger Park today. The tournament, sponsored by Knott’s Fine Foods, started on Friday with the men and women singles matches and continued today...
‘Home Show’ in downtown Jackson previews the latest trends
JACKSON, Tenn. — An event is held as a preview party for those looking to find their dream home. The event called “Bourbon and Bites” was held this evening in the Jackson Walk and McCowat street area near downtown Jackson. The VIP preview party was a kickoff...
How has Shay Hollingsworth has found success at Lexington softball? BigXthaPlug is a musical key
LEXINGTON – Whenever Shay Hollingsworth steps to the plate at the Henderson County Sports Complex, two familiar sounds to the Lexington softball team belt out. The first, the song “Mmhmm” by the rapper BigXthaPlug is Hollingsworth's walk-up song. The second, a coordinated chant from the dugout. Hollingsworth’s Tiger teammates yelling “Shay, Babay!” Hollingsworth listens...
Rescuer reunites with rescuee
Do you remember a Letter to the Editor we received about a dog named Buck? Well, Buck is recovering and he was recently reunited with the man who rescued him, Chester Duncan from Darden, Tenn. Buck was hit by a car, badly injured and discarded, left for dead by the people who hit him. Benny Carver, Buck’s owner, brought Buck by to see Chester for the first time since the incident. Buck was very excited to see Chester again. He is still recovering from his amputation and other injuries but is making progress.
Spring Plant Sale set for May 3 and 4 at West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center
Attendees can shop over 500 varieties of hand-selected plants. University of Tennessee Gardens, Jackson, and Madison County Master Gardeners will host their annual Spring Plant Sale on May 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
Mansfield (Ohio) Lexington 2026 tight end Brayden Fogle is starting to see his recruitment take off
Mansfield (Ohio) Lexington High School is set to have an alumni taken in 2024 NFL Draft as Ohio State tight end, and former multi-sport star at Lexington, Cade Stover is expected to hear his name called over the next two days. Additionally, the Minutemen might have another potential NFL draft...
Two years later, defendant pleads guilty in vehicular homicide case
JACKSON, Tenn. — A defendant pleaded guilty in court yesterday, April 22, concerning an incident that occurred over two years ago. According to 26th District Attorney General Jody Pickens, police noticed a vehicle speeding down interstate 40 and attempted to pull the vehicle over and the driver refused to stop.
Teen With Ski Mask Arrested During Mt. Juliet Traffic Stop
April 24, 2024 – A traffic stop for a seatbelt violation on Mt. Juliet Road near Providence took an unexpected turn on Tuesday. During the stop, the officer noticed the 16-year-old male driver, from Jackson, TN, was wearing a ski mask rolled on top of his head. When asked to step out of the vehicle, […] The post Teen With Ski Mask Arrested During Mt. Juliet Traffic Stop appeared first on Wilson County Source.
“Beauty and the Beast” performances continue
JACKSON, Tenn.—Ballet Arts of Jackson are taking a tale as old as time to the stage. Performances of the Beauty and the Beast are being held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center and began on Friday night. The shows continued tonight at 7 and there will also be a...
Darryl Worley headlines Back the Blue fundraiser at Hub City Brewing
Country music singer Darryl Worley is coming to Jackson this weekend. The Jackson Police Department is having its public safety fund fundraiser, known as Back the Blue, at Hub City Brewing. The night will be filled with country music, food, and drinks. The event starts Saturday at 6 p.m. Like...
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