Gov. Bill Lee was in town on Friday as he was on a tour across the state to discuss conservation of natural areas and resources across the state. His tour included stopping at a couple of brown …

It was earlier this year when a newborn baby was found in a dumpster in Jackson whose life was saved by the actions of Jackson Police officer Tim McClain and other first responders. A step was …

The state’s Charter Commission sent its executive director Tess Stovall and a few members of her staff to Jackson on Monday for its official hearing regarding American Classical Education’s …

The Madison County Commission witnessed a changing of the guard during its monthly meeting Monday morning. September each year is when the Commission appoints its chairman and chairman pro tempore, …

Here’s a look at things going on in and around Jackson in the next couple weeks. Sept. 14 Women in Business The Greater Jackson Chamber presents its monthly Women in Business program, and this …

Thomas Media is a division of a national radio organization that serves West Tennessee with some of the largest brands in the local market including WYN 106.9, Star 107 and 102.3 The Rocket. And for …

Pugh Bourne Park in Oakfield was a busy place this past weekend as it hosted between 500 and 600 young cyclists for a Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League (TICL) event. Matt Joiner, a member of …

Hope MacGregor has lived in Jackson for a little more than a year, but her side hustle as a musician has picked up considerably since moving here from North Carolina. She grew up mostly in Central …

The Jackson International Food and Arts Festival had an official celebration of the upcoming event last week at City Hall. Coordinators Dr. Sandra Dee and Eduardo Morales were on hand to tell those …

Jackson Fire Marshal Latrelle Billingsley was in English class at Jackson Central-Merry on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when he first learned of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, …

The Jackson City Council had their regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, and the group got a few things accomplished for the City of Jackson. Possibly the most significant is a pay raise for all …

There’s a litter problem in Jackson along with the problem of illegal dumping. Love Your Block, Keep Jackson Beautiful and the Jackson City Council are teaming up with the hopes of bringing the …

When the Madison County Commission meets on Sept. 18, they will get to go through a process they went through a month before. They will be tasked with making a pair of appointments. The first one is …

Here’s a look at things going on in and around Jackson in the next couple weeks. Sept. 7 Cheap Trick concert One of the highlight events of this year’s Soybean Festival in Martin, the band Cheap …

Staff reports The West Tennessee Fair is coming back to Jackson next week. Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Jackson Fairgrounds will be the place to be in Downtown Jackson for rides, food, exhibits …

The Madison County Conservation Board met in a special called meeting last week to narrow down the list of applicants for the open position for parks and recreation director. “We’ve had a number …

The end of August and beginning of September is an important time of year for Lifeline Blood Services. Their biggest blood drive special of the year is wrapping up, and a 2020 Ford Mustang donated by …

Mary Ross is the director of sales, catering and marketing at the Doubletree Hotel in Jackson. She’s also one of the directors for the West Tennessee Veterans’ Coalition involved with making sure …

Here’s a look at things going on in and around Jackson in the next couple weeks. SEPT. 1 Hub City Flea Market Monthly flea markets in Jackson are back at the Jackson Fairgrounds (800 South Highland …

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee were in Jackson Monday morning, visiting The Star Center and getting a look at its facilities and services. The visit was part of a tour the couple …