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North Parkway Middle School hosts college, career readiness fair
Students at North Parkway Middle School explored future career options at the school's College and Career Readiness Fair. Area businesses, colleges, and job providers gathered in the gym to help students learn more about different careers. The school hopes events like these will help students decide on their future career...
Non-profit hosts fundraiser event to raise money for St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn. — One annual walk is returning to raise money for those in need. The Top Ladies of Distinction’s St. Jude walk is tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. The location is Shirlene Mercer Walking Trail Park at 800 East...
The City of Jackson wants you to call 311 if you have city-related issues
311 has been in service for five years in the City of Jackson. We talked with Mayor Scott Conger about new features and their new location as they push citizens to use the service. Jackson officials: Call 311 if you have city-related issues. 311 has been in service for five...
Brushing scams: how to recognize and report them
JACKSON, Tenn. — Have you ever received a random package in the mail that you didn’t order?. It’s called a brushing scam, and while it may seem harmless, you should err of on the side of caution. “A lot of times the scammers buy these items from...
How Haylen Ayers had to change role for USJ softball's path to state tournament
Haylen Ayers was one of the loudest players running toward the USJ softball dugout Thursday. Ayers was celebrating with her teammates — the Bruins (20-9) just clinched a spot in the TSSAA Division II-A tournament after defeating Friendship Christian, 7-0, in Game 3 of the state quarterfinals at USJ. This is the Bruins’ first trip to the state tournament since 2016, and ninth overall. ...
A Jackson business shares the secret to success
A multigenerational family company shares their secret to a successful business. King Tire family lasts over several generations in West Tennessee. A multigenerational family business marks 65 years of service to Jackson and Humboldt.
Decathlon team at NMS honored for national-level excellence
The May meeting of the Jackson-Madison County School Board was a quick one that was done in 21 minutes. A couple of groups that were honored were the JMCSS Super Writers, which were those who excelled in the District’s writing contest that included students from their senior year in high school all the way down to pre-K levels of education.
King Tire family lasts over several generations in West Tennessee
Many people say customer service is a thing of the past, but a local business told us that the secret to good customer service is family. King Tire is a multigenerational business serving Humboldt and Jackson. Ricky King is the second generation of King Tire. “Dad started in 1959 and...
Announcements – May 16, 2024
Jim and Jane Rowlett will celebrate 50 years of marriage on May 17, 2024. There will be a come and go celebration at the Mifflin Dance Hall between 2-4 p.m. on June 8. No gifts please. Your presence is a present. Lemmings celebrates 2024 Graduation. Lakelin Lemmings is a 2024...
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