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Manufacturer celebrates expansion in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — A big expansion was celebrated Wednesday morning, bringing job opportunities and more to a local city. Reinhausen Manufacturing is a well-known factory to locals, as it started it’s first American operations in January of 1987 in West Tennessee. Over the years, the company has expanded...
'She's going to live forever:' East Jackson mural honors historic community figures
A new mural in East Jackson pays homage to decades of prominent leaders and their contributions to the community and history. Located at East Chester Street on the wall of the Jackson-Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA), a ribbon-cutting to commemorate its official unveiling was held on July 17. ...
Mystery traffic signs in Jackson urge drivers to slow down
Two new traffic signs have popped up in Jackson but both city and state officials have no clue where they came from. Mystery traffic signs in Jackson urge drivers to slow down. Two new traffic signs have popped up in Jackson but both city and state officials have no clue where they came from.
Don’t miss out! Tax-free weekend begins in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. — Shoppers are out and about gathering some needed resources. Tax-free weekend began at 12:01 this morning for eligible items, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the discounts. The sales tax holiday is broken up into three major categories: clothing, school supplies, and computers. The tax...
Red Sand Project brings human trafficking awareness to light
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Red Sand Project is designed to shed light on human trafficking by pouring red sand into sidewalk or pavement cracks. An event was held at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department to do just that. We were able to speak with Ashlee Allison, with the...
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns for night two with ‘Christmas in July’ theme
JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s night two of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant, and Thursday night’s theme was Christmas in July. “They decided to change it up every night. So each night there will be a different theme and I’ve never seen so many people excited about a different theme,” said Lashonda Williams with the Miss Volunteer Pageants.
Jackson to host 7th Annual Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson is providing another opportunity to help you get rid of unneeded items. It’s the 7th Annual Clean-Up Day on Saturday, July 27. This is a time for residents to bring many items that can be tough to dispose of, and it is absolutely free.
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns for night three
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is coming up on the final night of the competition here in the Hub City. Many residents have attended this pageant all week and anxiously await that crowning moment. This pageant has been a major attraction here this week. According to...
Miss Austin Peay wins preliminary talent award in Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Miss Austin Peay Volunteer 2024 Kara Short singing her rendition of Barbara Streisand’s “A Piece of Sky,” won a preliminary talent award on Thursday during the second night of preliminary competitions at the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.
A look into the economic impacts of pageantry in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. — If you’re from West Tennessee, you probably know about the pageants that are hosted in Jackson. For more than 7 decades, the Hub City has been the host for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant (after rebranding in 2019). Jackson also hosts Miss Volunteer America and...
Election official shares voting reminders as last day for early voting approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. — Early voting is still underway here in the Hub City and various other surrounding counties. Early voting in Tennessee runs until July 27 for State and Federal primaries, and the County General elections. According to the Madison County Election Commission 5,600 people have cast ballots in Jackson.
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