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Lees kick off strawberry season in West TN at annual Humboldt festival
In Humboldt, May marks the start of strawberry season as the sweet fruit's smell wafts through the city. In attending the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, Gov. Bill Lee and his wife Maria traveled to the festival's hub in Humboldt for the annual Governor's Luncheon on May 10. The festival has been in place for 86 years.
Silverdale Repeats As D-II-A State Softball Champs
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Silverdale’s Ella Cunningham finally proved she was human after all, but still way better than good enough to lead her Lady Seahawk teammates to their second straight Division II-A state softball championship and third in school history Thursday at MTSU’s softball complex. The hard-throwing...
Officials provide follow up on West TN crime statistics
JACKSON, Tenn. — We have a follow up to a story we first brought to you last week where we looked at crime rates across West Tennessee. We spoke with officials to learn what makes these places safe and how they differ from areas with higher crime rates. In...
Jackson Pride awards $7,000 in scholarships to local students
JACKSON, Tenn. — Today, May 22, Jackson Tennessee Pride awarded $7,000 in scholarships to three local high school graduates during a presentation at the Community Foundation of West Tennessee. This year’s pride recipients are:. Jackson Glover, Scotts Hill High School. Kristin Henning, Madison Academic High School. Tamyra Patterson,...
CIT participants receive certificates in graduation ceremony
DENMARK, Tenn. — The Crisis Intervention Team held their graduation ceremony in Denmark today, May 24. The Crisis Intervention Team program held training on specifics such as active listening and physical mannerisms. After 40 hours worth of learning and testing, these participants now have the tools they need to...
Department invests in faculty wellness with “Mental Health in May” event
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Social and Behavioral Service Department of Jackson put on a district-wide “Mental Health in May” event here in the Hub City. This month is all about taking care of your mental health where it meets your needs most, and the SBSD offers the Jackson-Madison County School District a variety of unique activities for staff members to participate in at the Mental Health in May experience.
City meets with business leaders about homeless shelter
There wasn’t a party at Hub City Brewing on Wednesday morning, May 22, but the front part of the building was close to full at 9 a.m. Owner Jerry Corley opened his doors for local business leaders and members of the City of Jackson leadership to meet together and have a conversation.
TSSAA state tournament: Jackson area top performers
The TSSAA spring tournaments are here, and West Tennessee’s best are taking aim for a state championship. Here are top performers throughout the week at the 2024 TSSAA spring state tournament. NOTE: This story will be updated throughout the week. ...
4-month-old baby missing, possibly taken by mother without custody rights, TBI says
TRENTON, Tenn. (WMC) - A four-month-old boy is missing out of Trenton, Tennessee after being taken without custodial consent. Keeland Martin was last seen wearing a blue and white-striped onesie. Martin was possibly taken by his mother, Nicki Kosark, who does not have any custody rights and is wanted for...
4-month-old baby found safe after being reported missing, TBI says
TRENTON, Tenn. (WMC) - A four-month-old boy was found safe out of Trenton, Tennessee after being reported missing. According to TBI, Keeland Martin was reported missing and his mother, Nicki Kosark, was suspected of taking the baby without custodial rights. Martin has been found safe and the search has officially...
Aspell Recovery Center opens third sober living facility in Lexington
The third sober living facility to open under the Aspell Recovery Center umbrella is its newest location in Lexington, providing addiction treatment for West Tennesseeans in need. Along with its Savannah (Hardin County) and Jackson (Madison County) campuses, Aspell provides intensive care to those recovering from substance abuse and minimizes...
Free movie screenings offered this summer at Empire 8
JACKSON, Tenn. — Pass the popcorn — your family can enjoy free movie screenings this summer in the Hub City. Empire 8 Theatre is offering no-cost showings of family-friendly films from May 28 through August 1. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m., you can receive free...
NAACP fundraiser this weekend
The Jackson-Madison County chapter of the NAACP is having its annual fundraiser on Sunday. The group will gather at the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 5 p.m. for the event, whose theme is “The Power of Unity in the Community.”. The keynote speaker for the event will be Glenda...
Seniors gather in Jackson for expo celebrating fellowship, learning
Seniors from across Southwest Tennessee gathered in Jackson Thursday to learn, fellowship, and celebrate. "This is an event we usually have every other year, but due to Covid. We had to back out for a while, and this is the first time we've been able to have the event," Southwest Tennessee Development District Executive Director Joe Barker said.
Community Champion: Jamaal Brady
It’s time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. We introduce you to a man investing in the youth by helping to build healthy habits in their lives. “Buy in is a theme...
Jackson Public Works Call Center up and going
As the City of Jackson’s leadership works to streamline the process of doing the work of the City and make all of its services more user-friendly for the citizens, Mayor Scott Conger and Public Works Director Austin Clark are celebrating the innovation of the completion of the newest way to contact the City.
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