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Churches make plans for Good Friday, Easter in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pastors throughout Jackson shared their plans to celebrate one of the holiest times of the year. Many churches are preparing for Good Friday and Easter, but with a few changes after not having in-person services last year.…

Denmark Elementary renames walking trails in honor of students

DENMARK, Tenn. -- A local elementary school is honoring two former students. Denmark Elementary School is renaming their walking trail Serenity Walk and Dallas' Dash. The former students, Serenity Wilkes and Dallas Weddle, overcame health issues they battled while attending…

Man walks 80 miles to raise awareness for child abuse

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you see a man with a staff walking in Henderson County, know there is 80 miles of awareness. That's how far Brantley Smith is walking with a staff, blue bows and a backpack to…

Additional grant funding available for eligible child care programs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services is partnering with state organizations to provide grant assistance for child care agencies to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the Tennessee Department of Human Services is…

Jackson police investigating Wednesday night shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night in west Jackson. Police say officers responded to a shooting around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Skyhaven Drive, according to a news release. The release says…

TDOT upgrades traffic pattern at I-40/N. Highland interchange

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may have noticed the heavy traffic at the I-40 and North Highland interchange the last couple of months. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is hoping to cut it down with a new traffic pattern. The intersection…

JMCSS opening Pre-K registration on April 5

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools will open registration for Pre-K students starting April 5. Students must be 4-years-old on or before August 15 and complete the online forms. To register, parents or guardians must also turn in the following…

Zero COVID-19 cases reported in Madison Co. Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed zero new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Thursday. A total of 11,100 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, down one from Wednesday. The health department…

$10k reward offered for info on bald eagle shooter in Lake County

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Wildlife officials are offering a $10,000 reward in their investigation into the killing of a bald eagle in West Tennessee. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency are seeking the public’s…

Multiplying Good: Curtis Reichhold

"I've been through an awful lot whether it be ground zero, whether it be Plainfield tornadoes just heartbreaking situations," said long time volunteer Curtis Reichhold. 78-year-old Reichhold has been volunteering across the…

TWRA official addresses changes to spring turkey season

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Spring turkey season starts soon, but before you go out and bag yourself a trophy bird, be sure you know about some changes. A new hunting unit has been created, called the Mississippi Alluvial Valley Unit. This…

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