When the Jackson City Council met on May 26 for a budget work session, one of the things they did was bring different department heads in to discuss possible solutions to the budget deficit they face …

Tony Black is starting a new chapter in his career this week as the inaugural district-wide full-time athletic director for Jackson-Madison County Schools. But on Friday, leadership of the City …

What a gift to receive on World Hunger Day.  On May 28, the Regional Interfaith Association in Jackson received a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints totaling …

The history of Madison County is interesting to study.  Because of the proximity to the Hatchie River, the towns of Denmark and Estanuala were formed and had great promise.  They …

The Jackson City Council held its third budget work session of the year on Tuesday, May 26, and for the first two hours, they heard from different departments of the City. They heard about the …

Representatives of the City of Jackson, the City’s parks and recreation department, Leadership Jackson’s Tigers team from the Class of 2025 and the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) …

As is tradition, VFW Post 6496 held a Memorial Day tribute on Saturday, May 23 to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  Due to the threat of rain, the program was held at …

Those who frequent Main Street in Downtown Jackson have likely noticed the tremendous work of art that has been added to the facade of The Ned.  A mural created by Jackson artist Samantha …

Once a year, the Jackson Arts Council gives Jackson a taste of some of the players in the city’s arts community.  In plain view are the visual and performance artists and writers who make …

Senior citizens’ groups from around West Tennessee turned out for the Southwest Tennessee Development District Senior Expo ‘26 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Thursday, May 21. The …

Registration is open for the 2026 State Games of Tennessee, an  Olympic-style, multi-sport event that will bring athletes from across the state to Jackson for several  weekends of …

Community leader, nonprofit executive, minister, and regional organizer Sabrina Parker has announced her candidacy for Democratic State Executive Committee (DSEC) Woman representing Tennessee Senate …

Conger Park is getting some work done to it. The City of Jackson’s parks and recreation department has made a number of improvements to the park on Highland Avenue next to Jackson-Madison …

Mike Dunavant was the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee from 2017-2021. In September of last year, President Donald Trump reached out to Dunavant to see if he'd be willing to …

Pest Stop will celebrate 40 years in business this month with a free community cookout from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 29 at its office at 201 W. Main Street in Camden. Owner Brent Hedge said …

Every year in May, the Jackson Exchange Club ushers in a string of patriotic national holidays with a patriotic display of their own, the Field of Flags. The area of land in front of First …

Whitney Hogg has been teaching at Rose Hill School for 10 years, beginning in pre-K before moving to fifth grade a few years back. Since moving up to the middle school part of the building, …

Police departments around the country observe National Police Week during the month of May each year.  The week traditionally ends with a memorial service for fallen officers. Englewood …