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Easter Eggstravaganza scheduled for Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks and Madison County Parks and Recreation plan to host a drive-thru Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on March 27 at Leeper…

No visible damage following storm in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County entered Thursday under a high-risk for severe weather, something that hasn't occurred in over a decade. "It definitely has a potential, but were hoping we'll…

Medical group hosts webinar on COVID-19 long-haulers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local medical clinic hosted a webinar to help individuals who have experienced post-COVID-19 symptoms. New Life Medical Group offered the free webinar for West Tennesseans who…

Henry County mask mandate to expire Saturday

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor John Penn Ridgeway announced that the county's mask mandate will be allowed to expire. The release says the mandate will end at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday. Though the mandate is coming to an…

City makes plans for funds from American Rescue Plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Rescue Plan is providing the City of Jackson with direct local government assistance. In Thursday's budget committee meeting, members discussed the up to $14.5 million…

Helping Hands, local church propose 'Seeds for Seniors' project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Helping Hands of Tennessee has partnered with First Baptist Church in Jackson to bring fresh vegetables to seniors. The organization says it has proposed "Seeds for Seniors," a project that would would create an urban organic garden…

COVID-19 vaccines available in Jackson-Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and pharmacies in the county still have COVID-19 appointments available. Mallory Cooke with the health department says there are plenty of vaccines…

TBI, JPD seek information on Ivy Hill robbery, shooting suspect

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are still searching for a man suspected of robbing and shooting an elderly man in a north Jackson neighborhood. Police say the man is suspected in multiple armed robberies…

Suspect in indecent exposure, aggravated assault identified

UPDATE: At 2:30 p.m., police confirmed the individual has been identified and is in custody. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking the identity of a man accused of indecent exposure and aggravated assault. Police say around…

Storm shelters opening on Thursday, March 25

The following storm shelters will be opening on Thursday, March 25, 2021 due to the threat of severe weather in West Tennessee: Henderson County 175 Natchez Trace Drive, Lexington. Opening at 9 a.m. Madison County Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400…

JPD warning residents of scam calls

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is warning the community of phone scams that are being reported. Police say individuals are calling residents to ask for money sent on cards and threatening to arrest individuals who don't comply, according…

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