What to know about a stroke
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of May highlights National Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. William Barrow, with West Tennessee Healthcare, says in Tennessee, there are between 20,000 to 25,000 strokes a year.…
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Madison County government agencies host job fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local agencies gathered on Tuesday to host the first county-wide government job fair. "Funny story. It started out that we were going to have a job…
COVID-19 vaccine booster available to kids 5 to 11 starting Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says a COVID-19 vaccine booster will soon be available to kids aged five to 11. The health department says they will begin offering the Pfizer booster on Friday to those eligible.…
Building dedicated to fallen officer
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Friends, family and law enforcement officers gathered in the heart of downtown Martin to honor a University of Tennessee Martin graduate. "We are honoring a fallen…
Cookout to benefit the Salvation Army
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A spring cookout is benefiting the Salvation Army. The cookout is being hosted by the Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 11 at 5 p.m. The menu for the cookout includes: Grilled salmon or baby back ribs Baked…
'Freshman Academy' gives students chance to prepare for high school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is helping their students prepare for high school. Incoming ninth graders are invited to participate in Freshman Academy, a three-day camp that will be held at their 2022-2023 high school campus. Soon-to-be…
Madison County hosting job fair on Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In need of a job? Madison County governments are partnering to offer countless career opportunities for you on Tuesday. The job fair will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7…
Local boxing club partners for Police Athletic League
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One "knockout" business wants to prepare young people for the ring and for life. The Jackson Boxing Club has partnered with the Jackson Police Department for the Police Athletic League, or PAL. Coach Obie Beard says…
Car hits drive-thru menu, building at Smoothie King
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local drive-thru took a hit on Monday. A car hit the menu board at the Smoothie King located on Stonebridge Boulevard, damaging the sign as well as the wall. The store is open for business…
Community reacts to Therapy & Learning Center closing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A huge outcry of parents and patients are wondering why a local therapy and learning center is permanently closing. "If I don't have this, then I…
City, local group partner for veterans banner project
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The faces of local veterans are coming to Jackson parks in November. The City of Jackson and the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition are working together for the Faces of Freedom Banner Project. The project will see city…
JPD: Reward offered in relation to fatal shooting on North Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A reward is now being offered in relation to last week's fatal shooting on North Highland Avenue. The Jackson Police Department says around 5:12 p.m. on Friday, May 20, a shooting incident led to the death of…
Cleanup process begins in Natchez Trace State Forest
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a tornado touched down in Henderson County in December, government agencies are coming together to clean up the area. "A tornado came through Henderson…
Veterans group places wreath
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- Memorial Day is just around the corner, and an annual tradition is making its way across Tennessee Run for the Wall, a veterans motorcycle group, honored fallen veterans with a wreath placement ceremony. The special…
Jackson-Madison County Schools adjusts roles of leadership team
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announced a change to its senior leadership team for the next school year. The school systems says the changes include: Dr. Bryan Chandler as Executive Principal of North Side High School Dr.…
