After 37 years dedicated to the Jackson Fire Department, Chief Darryl Samuels retired at the end of February. The City of Jackson held a reception for him, while swearing in Don Friddle as Chief.  …

Don Friddle was sworn in as Jackson Fire Chief during a ceremony Wednesday, March 1. He is taking over the department after the retirement of former Chief Darryl Samuels in February.  “I never …

The Jackson City Council tabled the approval of a contract between the City and LRK Architects to design the Jackson Plaza site.  The $289,000 project is being split into five tasks, with the …

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series in which The Post plans to interview all six candidates for mayor before early voting begins on April 12. Businesswoman and entrepreneur Lisa …

March is Women’s History Month. Each week in March we will share stories from newspapers and letters of the early 20 th century highlighting Jackson’s important role in the national suffrage …

HENDERSON – It was Brent McNeal’s goal when he put his basketball team’s schedule together last year to give his players the chance to experience as much adversity on the court as possible to …

Mona Lisa Lanier’s Dance Studio and the Hub City Mass Choir rounded out the City of Jackson’s Black History Month Celebration Friday.  The students from the dance school performed a mixture …

Jackson City Court is expected to undergo an efficiency study, as recommended by the Jackson Code Committee. The issue was brought to the attention of the Jackson City Council in their February …

The City of Jackson Code Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 22, the biggest topic on their list was the policy surrounding chickens in the City of Jackson. Under current codes, the place where chickens …

The Jackson Madison Co. School System is looking to hire more employees at a career fair. It will be held Tuesday, March 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Oman Arena.  The School System says they are …

The annual Blue Suede Dinner and Auction brought in over $435,000 to the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse over the weekend.  The event was co-chaired by Chris …

By Todd E. Brady Union University While people many times don’t show their cards.  Sometimes they do, and it’s as clear as bell.  Michael Hugo just said it.  He didn’t beat …

Cesar Quispe loves the game of soccer and serves on the board of both Jackson Area Wide Soccer (JAWS) and the Salvation Army. Quispe, who’s played or coached the game nearly his entire life, found …

Staff reports The Jackson Post is partnering with Jackson State Community College and Public Broadcasting of West Tennessee to bring the voters of Jackson a chance to hear from the candidates for …

The current situation regarding Pope School’s obstacles in moving forward in planning, design and ultimate construction should serve as a lesson for current and future elected officials – and in …

Scott Gilbert and his family haven’t lived in Jackson long, but they already enjoy living here. Gilbert, who began serving as the senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Jackson in January, moved …

Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser had a key update on the expansion of the jail at the Criminal Justice Center at last week’s County Commission meeting. It’s been close to being ready to open …

Feed My Starving Children is a charity that works to feed starving children across the globe by funding initiatives that provide food to be grown and made into easily-assembled packages and shipped …

As owner of Baker Brothers BBQ, Drew Baker is always looking for different ways to liven up his restaurant on Main Street in Downtown Jackson. He officially unveiled on Feb. 21 the new pinball lounge …

Pope Elementary is scheduled to open for classes in August of 2025. But that opening day is in serious jeopardy already as the building is still in the planning and design stages. Jackson-Madison …