Author: Teri Jelks

NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is the second year Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland has come to the Ballpark at  Jackson. It is a drive-thru light show where lights are set to music,…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tenants at the Cherry Grove apartment complex in Jackson have found themselves without heat during one of the coldest times of the year. Several tenants spoke about how they…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2018 midterm elections saw more women voted into Congress than ever before. "I think it is a step forward to helping move toward a legislature that looks…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every week, the B'nai Israel synagogue in Jackson has a Shabbat service. Friday night they were joined by the community for a special gathering. The congregation remembered the lives…

WEST JACKSON, Tenn. --  Back in August, Morris Merriweather was elected onto the Jackson-Madison County School Board. After almost three short months on the job, he announced Thursday, he is resigning. "I…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- While the candidates have been the main point of conversation for the mid term elections, there is another item on the ballot causing some noise. "In our city…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "What I miss most about her is that… is just her smile. I mean she had a beautiful smile," said Patrick Northern. He is the father of a woman…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mega Millions lottery has reached $1 billion, and people are making sure they don't miss their shot at the jackpot. According to Tennessee lottery representatives, this is the highest…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Senate candidate Phil Bredesen met Thursday with the West Tennessee Economic Development Caucus. Many local leaders discussed ways to better the region's economy. "We have, here in America,…

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University is preparing for their ultimate football pep rally, and their players are putting in the work to secure the victory. "We've seen a little bit of…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday was the Lane College parade, and many braced the cool weather to be a part of the annual event. The 2018 homecoming theme was 'It's A Different World,' named…

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Community members show their support while the National Register of Historic Places evaluates Sitka School. Their results will determine if it qualifies as a historic building. "There's…

JACKSON, Tenn. --  Thursday morning, building inspectors visited Belmont apartments to make sure they were up to code. While the owner of the building was not happy about the unannounced inspection, residents…

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A crash early Monday morning on Interstate 40 in Haywood County sent several to the hospital. Around 4 a.m., the Tennessee Highway Patrol was alerted of…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members gathered Friday at First United Methodist Church to discuss the differences between men and women in the workplace, and how failure to communicate can lead…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last week the Jackson Madison County School Board released the agenda for their monthly meeting. Some proposals on the list caused various reactions from the community, including…

JACKSON, Tenn -- Today Jackson blocked off East Main Street for the International Food and Art Festival. The event began as a way to spread awareness, promote cross-cultural engagement, and…

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Alamo City School and Bells Elementary School welcomed Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen to their schools Friday afternoon. Students lined the halls in anticipation of her arrival, some…

JACKSON, Tenn. --Earlier this year, theCO launched a project called Driving Innovation. The organization drives around the state of Tennessee in a remodeled RV now called "The Lab." Inside the vehicle they have…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gospel Light Baptist Church dedicated their Sunday service to the men and women who protect and serve our city, state and country.  "Our church is a giving church. It's…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson community gathered for a prayer walk. The event brought out board members, fire fighters, churches, residents and more. The police department cooked hot dogs and hamburgers…

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Forest Festival began in 1949 and was located in several Tennessee locations throughout the years. Ten years ago the last festival was held, but now it is back. The…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In May, Trenton police officer Xavier Keys had a massive stroke that left him unable to walk or talk and caused brief memory loss. He says the…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Harold See was Monday night's speaker at Union University's Constitution Day lecture. The University asked See to speak at the lecture, due to…

MILAN, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas was behind bars. It was part of a fundraiser to raise money for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The sheriff, along with his daughter, partnered with…

PINSON, Tenn. -- Native American history and culture is celebrated every year at the Archeofest. This year, students from various schools received exclusive first day entrance Friday. Archeofest 2018 takes place this…

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many people may take for granted the vibrant colors that our state has to offer, especially during the fall season. For some, the beautiful colors are just a…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders began their two-week training Monday on how to handle hazardous material incidents. "As everyone knows, we have so many hazardous materials running up and down the interstates and…

JACKSON, Tenn -- Lester's Chapel United Methodist Church has been active for over 10 decades. This weekend the congregation celebrated that milestone.   "130 years of faithful service to God, to man,…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eli Smith is an Army veteran. While in service, he was a tank gunner stationed in South Korea. In Novemeber of 2016, the 38-year-old decided to travel to…