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City of Jackson brings back Month of Miracles

JACKSON, Tenn. --The City of Jackson has is hosting its annual Month of Miracles. City officials made the announcement at City Hall on Friday. This is the first time since COVID-19 started that officials have been able to bring back…

Woman reunited with biological family thanks to DNA test

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- It's a reunion you have to see to believe. Edwonia Davis says she grew up in foster care for most of her life. Through the ancestry.com's DNA kit, she says she learned she had a family members she…

State officials visit new mental health facility

JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders visited the Hub City to see a new facility. Several state and local leaders visited the new mental health facility that will be a part of the Madison…

First Friday Forum for March sees focus on political history

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month's First Friday Forum took a look back at the political history of Jackson and Madison County. The Bicentennial programming and event theme for March is government and politics. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and City…

JCM hosts 4th Black History Month Showcase

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school held a special Black History Month event for the community. Jackson Central-Merry High School held their fourth annual Black History Month Showcase. It was coordinated by the Student Government Association. The event…

Jackson's Hub City Flea Market open for business

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson's Hub City Flea Market has opened its door! The market has vendors from all over the state and out of state. One vendor says this is the largest amount of vendors she's seen since…

Jackson police officer facing DUI charge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson police officer is facing a DUI charge, according to a news release. The Jackson Police Department says that on Sept. 17, 2021, one of its officers pulled a vehicle over for driving erratically. After discovering…

K9 officer assists in Dyersburg drug arrest

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Sunday evening traffic stop in Dyersburg led to an arrest on multiple drug charges. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, on February 27, an officer pulled…

Man dies after boat capsizes on river in West Tennessee

GILT EDGE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a Tennessee man has died after his aluminum boat capsized on the Hatchie River in West Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the body of 59-year-old Steven D. Campbell was found in…

Gov. Bill Lee visits future educators at Bethel

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee paid a visit to a local university on Thursday. The governor spoke to students and teachers at Bethel University. Lee encouraged students on their educational path and in their future careers. Lee also…

Community gives input on road extension project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members made their voices heard on Thursday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting at the South Jackson Community Center. They wanted to get the public's input about the Bypass Road Extension Project. That…

JMCSS Board recognizes students, more during March meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School Board met for its March meeting on Thursday. The brief meeting saw the approval of policy section five, the 2022-2023 academic calendar, and the school resolution transfer of funds.  The Board was…

Jackson names local artist Callie Wright Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named its Hub City Hero for the month of February. The city named local artist Callie Wright as the month's hero, pointing to her close work with Area Relief Ministries. The news…

Jackson police surround home in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a heavy police presence in east Jackson on Thursday. Jackson police say around 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1200 block of…

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