Tina Mercer has never had the desire to hold public office. She’s been involved in community affairs for much of her career, being involved in different initiatives like the Education …

The new location for the Jackson Animal Care Center at the current end of Conalco Drive off North Parkway already had its ribbon cutting earlier this month. But the Center had its official …

Have you ever told a friend, partner, family member, “Hey, we should write a book?”  Some people actually do. Brandon and Lindsey Kelly of Jackson have just released their third …

Dozens of military veterans in West Tennessee will have a brighter Christmas, thanks to an effort by Home Instead of Jackson.  While many are planning their schedules around the …

The last few years have seen a phenomenon begin to emerge in North Jackson. The Wyndchase neighborhood that takes up the majority of the property between McClellan Road, Windy City Road and …

Helping Hands of Middle and West Tennessee has been operating with the goal for most of the past decade of helping those who can't afford dental work or insurance the opportunity to have their teeth …

13 nominated for City’s Christmas decorating contest One of 13 City of Jackson, TN residents will have the chance to receive a $1,000 People’s Choice Award in our 3rd Annual Jingle …

When an event is well attended for 30 years, it’s safe to call it a tradition.  The pandemic of 2020 had a negative impact on numerous events and one Jackson holiday tradition, The …

Bethany Miller, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, has announced her candidacy for State Representative for Tennessee House District 80 in the August 2026 election.  After spending seven years …

A tree from a local Christmas tree farm stands in the office of the Tennessee Governor.  Ward Grove Tree Farm in Beech Bluff received two first-place ribbons and Grand Champion for their …

The sixth annual Christmas at the Walk market took place this past weekend in front of the shops and businesses at the Jackson Walk Plaza. The event offered booths from artisans, vintage resellers …

Sheriff Julian Wiser has completed three years as the elected law enforcement director for Madison County, and he'd like to continue doing the job for four more years. That was the main point of …

Garry Martin and the congregation at Jackson First Assembly Church began in October seeing what they could do to help students in need at Alexander Elementary School. Discussions with school and …

Jerri Green is a member of the Memphis City Council and a part of Shelby County government as the deputy chief of staff for the Mayor. She's also been a public defender for the better part of …

Recruiting and hiring  firefighters may not appear to be such a tall order, but across the country, volunteer and full-time departments are getting fewer applicants.  Fewer …

Pugh Bourne Park in Oakfield will be the site of the Madison County Parks and Recreation Christmas lights display for the second year, and that is open for business already for the year. The …

Watching Drosselmeyer, Clara, The Mouse Queen, and The Nutcracker Prince from the audience is thrilling enough, but for dozens of Nutcracker fans, actually meeting the characters and having photos …

On Thanksgiving, for the past 20 years, runners by the hundreds have taken time out to show gratitude for their own blessings to help others.  The annual Turkey Day 5K to benefit the …

It might’ve happened a day later than originally scheduled, but the Christmas season has officially come to Jackson and Madison County. The City of Jackson’s Parks and Recreation …

The Jackson City Council’s monthly meeting for December on Tuesday had a light agenda with mainly a bunch of clean-up items in City ordinances and a few budget amendments. With six of nine …