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City seeks input for Love Your Block grants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson wants your opinion. The City is asking the community to take part in the Love Your Block survey. “This survey will help us gather information that will tell us what changes East Jackson…

COVID-19 in Madison County: 7 deaths, 916 new cases this week

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed seven deaths and another 916 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says the individuals who died due to complications from COVID-19 are: A 79-year-old female who died…

Students recognized for efforts in creative expressions contest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bicentennial Creative Awards were held at The Ned! The ceremony recognized students who who competed in the Bicentennial Creative Expressions contest. There were winners in essay, poetry, coloring, and art. The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission…

HBCU leaders move forward after last week's bomb threats

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With bomb threats affecting several historically Black colleges and universities last week, leaders at those colleges discussed plans to move forward. Twenty HBCUs received bomb threats from a hate group called…

Speaking of Art fundraiser to be held March 10

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is returning to West Tennessee. West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center will be hosting their ninth annual Speaking of Art fundraiser. The event is in partnership with…

Mail scam targets business owners in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Business owners should be wary of a new scam, according to Secretary of State Tre Hargett. The news release says the scam sees a fake mailer from a company -- Business Document Center -- telling owners they…

City chooses Dallas Weddle as Hub City Hero for January

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has chosen its first Hub City Hero for 2022. The city announced on Tuesday that Dallas Weddle has been chosen as the Hub City Hero for January. Weddle, 15, is a freshman at…

Audit committee talks Equestrian Park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, the Madison County Audit Committee held a meeting to discuss the finances of Madison County. The main topic of the meeting was the Equestrian Park, the discussion of construction, and how they are going to handle…

Man rescued near bridge along Old Medina Road

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Tuesday morning a man was rescued from a sandbar on a local river. Around 6 a.m., the Madison County Fire Department received a call from a man stuck…

UPDATE: TBI says missing 13-year-old found safe

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Yuliza Perez has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert on behalf of the Jackson Police Department. The…

Tennessee State Parks host romantic getaways for Valentine's

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and couples looking for a way to celebrate the special date may be in luck. Select state parks throughout Tennessee will be offering dining specials and overnight packages throughout Valentine's weekend, including…

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