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State park to conduct interviews for several jobs

BUCHANAN, Tenn. -- Looking to work inside one of Tennessee's many beautiful parks? Now is the time to try! Tennessee State Parks says that on March 17, they will be hosting a job interviews for a variety of positions, including…

Dedication held for revamped field

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for a field that hasn't been touched in more than a decade. The Madison Academic High…

Spring Break Theater Camp begins

JACKSON, Tenn. --A local performing arts theater is hosting a camp to teach children new skills and grow their talents. The Ned in downtown Jackson is hosting a Spring Break Theater…

Dyersburg police seek man accused of kidnapping

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking for help locating a man accused of kidnapping. Dyersburg police say they found a woman hiding under a new construction home Saturday after receiving a call that a man working in the area of…

Registration open for summer job programs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two programs this summer for young people. The programs are designed to train them for success in…

Bills aimed at reducing gun deaths fail in TN Senate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Tennessee Senate bills aimed at reducing gun deaths failed on Monday. Sen. London Lamar, of Memphis, proposed a bill that would have revoked permit-less carry in Shelby and Davidson County, and another bill that would have…

Lady Chargers win second state championship

MARTIN, Tenn. -- After a win to remember, one team competed to do it again. The Westview High School Girls basketball team, the Lady Chargers, went to Middle Tennessee State University to take…

Local university to host Maribeth McGuire Lecture

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university is hosting the Maribeth McGuire Lecture. Bethel says the inaugural lecture will feature a poetry reading by Dr. James Scruton, who will present selections from his two most recent collections, "Crossing the Days," "The…

Third women's self-defense class to be held March 25

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A third women's self-defense class is being held on March 25. A news release says this will be third free class aimed at preparing citizens to protect themselves, and promote prevention and situational awareness. “We want to…

Local group to host breakfast fundraiser March 25

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The East Madison County Community Association is preparing for their annual fundraiser. The association will present a pancake/waffle breakfast on Saturday, March 25. The menu will include pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon/turkey bacon, ham, sausage, and coffee/juice/water. Plates…

'Misfits Market Expo' to be held in Jackson Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited to shop the Misfits Market Expo this weekend in Jackson. The first-of-its-kind event is described as a pop-up shop with unique vendors and artists, also offering tattoo and piercing opportunities. Organizers say they have…

TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- At the request of District Attorney General Jody Pickens, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jackson. According to the TBI, Jackson Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired…

Madison County Democratic Party to elect new leaders at convention

JACKSON, Tenn. -- All Madison County Democrats are welcome to attend a convention later this month. The Madison County Democratic Party plans to elect new leaders at a Reorganization Convention on Saturday, March 25. During the event, local Democrats will…

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