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Efforts underway to prep workforce for Blue Oval City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workforce development preparations are already underway ahead of Blue Oval City. A panel discussion was held Wednesday, with people throughout West Tennessee coordinating those developments for students…

Liberty High School’s Class of 2022 graduates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_0TFVXWJHY JACKSON, Tenn. — Seniors in the 2022 class of Liberty Tech High School walked across the stage Wednesday evening for graduation. Their commencement was held at the Oman Arena. And for those who could not attend in-person., the ceremony was…

Rock & Roll, comedy show combo to come to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you need a mix of Weird Al Yankovic, and 1980s cover band and a comedian in one, but in Jackson? If so, make sure May 21 is clear. At 6:30 p.m., the Jack Willhite Rock &…

Jackson Rotary Club awards scholarships to local students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's oldest civic organization awarded scholarships to a few students reaching for higher education. The Jackson Rotary Club presented their 2022 scholarship recipients on Wednesday. In the club's 24th year to present annual scholarships, each student received…

Local school gets special delivery via helicopter

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department helps make a special delivery to a local school. Community Montessori was donated a microscope via helicopter. The donation was scheduled in the fall,…

Jeremy Simmons named Liberty Tech girls basketball coach

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new name is leading the girls of the Liberty Technology Magnet High School basketball team to victory. According to a news release, Jeremy Simmons has been named the head coach. The release says that Simmons comes…

Crockett County authorities warn of recent vehicle burglaries

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department is alerting residents of a recent increase in vehicle burglaries. According to the department, they've received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries, especially in the Crockett Mills and Friendship area. Residents are…

Arts Backstage held in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council hosted their annual Arts Backstage in downtown Jackson! Executive Director Lizzie Emmons says it's the organization's only big event to celebrate local art created right here…

New service now offered at North Hospital in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is upgrading its services list. West Tennessee Healthcare held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their North Hospital location, which is now offering orthopedic services. Deann Thelen, the Vice President and CEO of the Jackson-Madison…

History of Bemis Auditorium taught at library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members came together to learn more about local history. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met at the Jackson-Madison County Library to learn about the Bemis Auditorium. Bemis Historical Society Chairman Joel Jackson says the auditorium was…

Marshals: Suspect in Bypass-North Parkway shooting found

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service says a suspect in last month's shooting at an intersection has been found. The news release says that Jadan Jermaine Bills, 19, of Jackson, was tracked to a hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas…

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