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Deadline for Madison County's budget closes in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County's budget is nearly complete. The committee met Wednesday morning to take another step in the process. One of the main priorities of this budget is school safety. "We're going…

Love Your Block continues home repairs in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local volunteers help gave the City of Jackson a little tender, love and care. "To help people improve their neighborhoods, reduce blights, improve the overall look of their neighborhood. So…

One-time payment of $450 going to Family First recipients

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee families in the Families First Program are getting extra support. The Tennessee Department of Human Services says that those in the program as of May 31 will receive the one-time payment of $450 on their EBT…

Milan man convicted in 2016 murder case

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A Milan man has been convicted and sentenced in a 2016 murder case, according to District Attorney General Frederick Agee. The news release from the District Attorney says that Uel Pearson…

Jackson police respond to report of shots fired

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson police responded to a report of shots fired Tuesday night. The department says its officers were dispatched to corner of Hillcrest Circle Drive and East Chester Street. Police on the scene say no one was injured,…

Firework sellers prep for 'explosive' weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many are preparing for an explosive weekend coming up, but what can you expect in terms of fireworks sales this holiday weekend? The start date for fireworks sales began last Monday. Leaders…

Library continues summer Upcycling program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was more fun and educational classes at the local library. The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting an Upcycling program this summer. On Tuesday, the program was all about gardening, and a special guest talked to…

Truck slams into Lexington nursery

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Carole Ralston says it just came out of the blue. Ralston had just clocked in when she heard what she described as two awful pops, which she thought had…

Jackson Christian School welcomes two new hires

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new faces are joining the staff at Jackson Christian School. Kendall Naceanceno has been hired as director of K-12 curriculum and instruction, along with Janet Wylie as director of marketing and public relations. Naceanceno is originally…

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