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Car show to benefit Carl Perkins Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event is being held to support the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. According to a news release, Parkway Christian Auto Club of Jackson will be hosting their sixth annual "Blue Suede Shoes…

556 fallen law enforcement officers to be honored

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The names of 18 fallen Tennessee officers will soon be enshrined in our nation's capital. In May, a total of 556 names of U.S. law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be added…

Annual RIFA event shows appreciation to volunteers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA shows appreciation for their volunteers. RIFA hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation event on Tuesday, sponsored by Cadence Bank, at Baker Brothers BBQ downtown Jackson. Mayor Scott Conger addressed…

Run/walk to honor Lexington's Tyler Spann at Beech Lake

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington community will honor one of their own at an upcoming event. The Tyler Spann 5K Color Run & 1-mile Fun Walk will be held at Beech Lake on Saturday, May 13. The run/walk honors the…

Upcoming golf tournament to support Wreaths Across America

SHARON, Tenn. -- A first-time event is taking place in Weakley County for a good cause. The first Wreaths Across America Charity Golf Tournament will take place at the Persimmon Hills Golf Course in Sharon on Saturday, April 22. Wreaths…

City announces 2023 resurfacing street plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you've driven along some roads here in Jackson, you might've noticed a pothole or a possible repavement. Every year, streets are repaved in the City of Jackson,…

Legislation would allow fireworks in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Commission held their monthly meeting Monday evening. The commission asked the Tennessee General Assembly to repeal chapter 479 of the Private Acts of 1949, which would make fireworks…

Ayers Foundation reports record number of FAFSA champions

PARSONS, Tenn. -- The Ayers Foundation Trust says there was a record number of FAFSA champions. According to a news release, 16 schools earned the title of FAFSA Champion 2022-2023 academic year: Big Sandy School Camden Central High School Claiborne…

9th annual Captain's Challenge exceeds goal

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The ninth annual Captain's Challenge at a local university has exceeded its donor goal. According to a news release, the University of Tennessee at Martin was able to raise more than $440,000 back on April 5. The…

Nursery owner shares tips for planting season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the arrival of warmer weather, many West Tennesseans will be outdoors for planting season. Jeff Flowers, the owner of Nursery North, shared one of the biggest mistakes you…

Mayor Candidates Respond: Education

Ahead of the City of Jackson Municipal Election, we sat down with five of the mayoral candidates for their responses on a series of topics. Each candidate was asked the same questions…

Tax deadline is Tuesday at midnight

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday at midnight. Tonya Warren, with RRD Financial, says if you're in the situation where you haven't filed your taxes yet and…

2 injured in Saturday night shooting on North Highland

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A shooting on Saturday night is under investigation by the Jackson Police Department. According to a news release from the department, their officers responded to a call of shots fired around 11:07 p.m. in the 2600…

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