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Baseball tournament to kickoff Wednesday at Sportsplex

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southeast Regional Tournament is coming to Jackson next week. The City of Jackson says the baseball tournament will begin with an opening ceremony on Wednesday at 9 a.m., with games starting at 10:30 a.m. The city…

JPD investigating after truck stolen in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say they are investigating after a truck and other items were stolen from the Kellogg's parking lot on Highway 70 in Jackson. According to police, the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, along with a black trailer…

Madison Academic slated to open in October

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison Academic Magnet High School is currently set to open in October. Jackson-Madison County Schools say the exterior of the new construction is finished, but construction is ongoing inside the three-story school. Part of the construction crew…

JMCSS teachers plan for upcoming school year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System welcomed new and old teachers with an orientation Friday morning. Together, they learned from the school board what to expect for the upcoming school year.…

40 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,722 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now releasing updated COVID-19 data on Tuesday and Friday each week. The health department confirmed 40 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Wednesday, July 23. There are now a total…

Dyersburg woman accused of running over son with car

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg woman is facing charges after she's accused of running over her son. Police responded to Harris Street on Thursday after a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. Police say officers found the 42-year-old…

TWRA responds to reports of bird illness

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responding to reports of dead birds across the country, following reports of a disease in eastern and midwestern states that affect birds. TWRA says the disease causes eye swelling and discharge…

Goldeyes leaving Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Winnipeg Goldeyes have been granted permission to return to Shaw Park on August 3 for their home opener, their first game in their home park since September 2019, according to a news release. "The Winnipeg Goldeyes…

1 Safe Place opens in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local family justice center is making its official opening to the public. "As we continue to fight against domestic violence in our community, it's an…

Sheriff John Mehr hosts community meeting in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents gathered for a community meeting. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr held his 54th community meeting early Thursday evening at the Beech Bluff Fire Station in east Madison County. Gary Thompson hosted the meeting and state…

Friends of Heart distributes more AEDs in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More AED devices being distributed throughout the Hub City. Friends of Heart presented four AED devices to the Boys and Girls Club in Jackson on Thursday. One device…

Music marker for Hammie Nixon unveiled in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Thursday, the state of Tennessee recognized an influential Brownsville native. The state presented a Tennessee Music Pathways marker to late blues legend Hammie Nixon. Nixon was a Brownsville…

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