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NAACP hosts candidate forum in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch hosted a 2022 candidate forum. Local candidates in Madison County participated with their opponents running for various roles from Madison County…

LANA, downtown residents meet with candidates

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of the Lambuth area and downtown areas had a chance to meet the candidates Tuesday evening. Local candidates included those running for county commission and county…

Local genealogical society meets at library

JACKSON, Tenn. --  A group met to help West Tennesseans discover their roots. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met Tuesday evening at the Jackson-Madison County Library in the downtown area.…

Multi-vehicle crash reported in Benton County

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Officials have confirmed a multi-vehicle crash in Benton County. The crash occurred along Highway 641 near Jayson Street sometime around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash is currently under investigation.…

Dry weather impacting West Tennessee gardens

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The warmer than average and drier than average conditions have remained in West Tennessee since the middle of June. And now your plants may be feeling some…

Camp Bolivar to begin next week

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The third year of Camp Bolivar begins next week. That means sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from Bolivar Middle School will get to travel around town and learn more…

Food Truck Spotlight: J-Town Coffee

It's time for a pick-me-up! This week we're visiting J-Town Coffee, located next to Sonic in The Columns in Jackson. Owner David Sutherland says he's been roasting coffee for 14 years and wanted to bring excellent coffee to the…

Events the week of July 11, 2022 in West Tennessee

Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Tuesday, July 12 Goat Yoga (Brownsville) Wednesday, July 13 Jackson Sings The Gospel (Jackson, Wed-Sat) Thursday, July 14 James Webb Space Telescope Community Event (Jackson) Summer Celebration at UT…

Ground broke on new school in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After opening in 1949, one Jackson-Madison County school is getting a new look and a new location. On Monday afternoon, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pope School…

JPD: Woman dead after early morning shooting at local bar

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a woman has died as a result of an early morning shooting on Monday. The department confirmed on Monday that 32-year-old Amanda Wilbourn died due to wounds received from a shooting in…

Tennessee takes steps to lower child care costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee says it is taking steps to make raising a child cheaper. The Tennessee Department of Human Services said in a news release that on July 1, it upped child care payment assistance reimbursement…

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