Several civic groups attended flag waving events during midday on Veterans Day. Flags and banners were hung on I-40 overpasses near Jackson. Volunteers waved smaller flags to greet …

Small business owner and community leader Andrea Bond Johnson recently announced her campaign for the Tennessee House of Representatives at the October meeting of the Madison County Democratic Party, …

The federal government is possibly nearing the end of its longest shutdown in history if legislators on different sides of the political aisle can agree on a budget. But until that happens, and …

“Patriotism is not a slogan. It’s a way of life.”  That was a statement made by Major General (Ret) Tommy Baker, who believes that’s what makes rural America …

Trips to military funerals will be a little less bumpy for a group of veterans who travel thousands of miles a year to honor fallen soldiers, talk to school kids about the United States flag or visit …

Marines around the world celebrated the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, forever adhering to the Mission Statement: The mission to preserve traditions of the United States …

The northern end of The Jackson Clinic Baptist Campus’ property was lit up Friday evening with a lot of activity going on. Tents were up. Grills were lit. Bounce houses and rock walls were …

The City of Jackson is bringing back a Christmas tradition on Dec. 6 with a new name. Good Tidings Market will be held at the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market in Downtown Jackson from noon …

Editor’s note: November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and the Foster Friendly Coalition of West Tennessee is presenting a local adoption story each week from different areas of the …

About 25 or 30 bus drivers from Jackson-Madison County Schools were in attendance at the JMCSS Board meeting on Nov. 6. Many of them were present for a meeting with Superintendent Dr. Marlon King on …

More housing is available in Jackson for homeless women and their children.  Phase 2 of the Genesis Homes project of The Care Center of Jackson includes a full kitchen, laundry room, dining …

Virginia police ask for help in manhunt CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – Chesterfield County Police are still searching for Latrell Creighton, who was charged with second-degree murder in …

Andy Hall is a business owner in Jackson and has served as a Madison County Commissioner the past three years. Just before he officially announced publicly his candidacy for the Republican …

Nothing takes the place of hands-on experience for those who are training in their chosen profession.  On Thursday, Oct. 30, students in the nursing program at Jackson State Community …

Roy Dewayne Copley has been involved in contracting and development in Jackson and the surrounding areas for a while. But during those years, a number of clients had reported thousands of …

The Jackson Association of Indians recently hosted their annual Diwali celebration at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center. The event served as an opportunity for the Indian community in the …

Jackson Mayor Scott Conger was joined by a number of his fellow members from the Jackson Rotary Club recently to commemorate a special day on the calendar for Rotary International. World Polio …

The Regional Interfaith Association (RIFA) has received an emergency response grant from The Community Foundation of West Tennessee that will help meet the growing demand for food assistance.  …

Now is the time to make a real difference for families soon to be staying at Ronald McDonald House Jackson, TN.  This week is their unlimited Heart of the House Match week (Nov. 3-7), where …

Birth Choice has come full circle since Brent and Beverly Lambert founded the ministry 35 years ago.  In their efforts to adopt a child, they found that they might have to wait for years …