Local educator and community leader Allan Hess has officially announced his candidacy for County Commissioner, District 2. Running on a platform of rebuilding local connection, Hess is calling for a …

Tennessee State Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Bivins has issued a standing order affecting Madison County General Sessions Court and Judge Mark Patey. The order addresses sporadic …

What started out as a parent-teacher relationship turned into a life-altering experience for two West Tennessee women, one of which is Jennifer Graves, the Executive Director of The Star Center in …

New Greater Bethel AME Church on Cartmell Street was the site where about 75 residents of East Jackson and nearby areas gathered. They weren't gathered for a worship service or revival meeting. …

The weather was ideal on Saturday morning, March 28, for an outdoor student competition. Sunny weather with cool temperatures that gradually warmed throughout the day greeted competitors in the …

A longtime Jacksonian who spent decades nurturing the love of theater performance among young people and overseeing what would become Jackson’s cultural arts hub, has been honored with a …

Jackson State Community College athletics have undergone a number of transformations and expansions since Dr. Kevin Lynum became the athletic director a little less than two years ago. Cross …

Harvey Walden is the chair of the Jackson-Madison County School Board, and he’s trying to build support among elected officials in Madison County and the City of Jackson to change how projects in …

While some kids enjoyed  the beach during Spring Break  last week, some local theater kids were swimming in the ocean in Downtown Jackson.  Well, sort of.  The Ned held …

Dr. Melvin Wright went to his heavenly home in 2024, but he left a lasting legacy in the city he called home.  A portion of the street  in front of the T.R. White Sportsplex between …

An inmate at the Crockett County Jail has escaped and a manhunt is underway in Gibson County. The Sheriff’s Department confirms that a vehicle thought to be the getaway car has been located in Gibson County this morning. 59-year-old Gerald Pete Samples,

With this year marking the 250th birthday of the United States of America, it seemed almost natural for David McCall, the executive director of The Ned, to put a production of “1776” on the …

There are some professions that attract kids at an early age, but many teens find themselves trying to take a career path without knowing which path will best fit their interests, their goals, and …

The Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association recently hosted their annual American Kennel Club All-Breed dog show at the Jackson Fairgrounds. The three-day event was free to attend and offered a …

For those who crave listening to live music in an intimate setting away from the sounds of a noisy bar crowd, “Hope’s House”, hosted by the Jackson Arts Council, was what they were looking for …

The City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department has plans for Muse Park. Big plans. Those big plans have a proposed schedule of about a decade to come to fruition with a master plan …

The Jackson Exchange Club held the 80th annual Man of the Year Banquet on Tuesday night.  The state legislature is in session in Nashville, but the 2024 Man of the Year, State Senator Ed …

TIPTONVILLE - Austin Drummond was back in Lake County Circuit Court on Tuesday for a status hearing in his capital murder case. Drummond is accused of murdering four people on Carrington Road …

Gas prices across Tennessee surged sharply over the past week, climbing more than 30 cents per gallon and reaching their highest levels since 2022, according to new reports from AAA and GasBuddy. …