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New data on county youth stirs leaders to action

JACKSON, Tenn. -- State and local leaders are hoping to help steer Madison County youth on a path to success. According to the 2021 Tennessee Kids Count Report, Madison County ranked 95th out of the 95 counties in the state…

Celebrating Pride Month in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Pride Month once again here in Tennessee. If you are looking to celebrate with the community, there are a few places you can go. In West Tennessee, the celebration has already begun! The Mid-South Pride…

Local man arrested for allegedly claiming to be lawyer

SEE ALSO: Boyd discusses criminal charges, responds to claims he represented self as lawyer JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a lawyer, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says that in…

Man charged in 2021 murder of Army veteran

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A man that was already behind bars has now been charged with murder. Back in November, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined the Obion County Sheriff's Office and other agencies in investigating the suspicious…

1972 time capsule unfortunately filled with water

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 1972 time capsule was dug up on Wednesday, but it has had a rough time. Getting the time capsule, which was buried on Oct. 13 of 1972 in what is now Muse Park, turned out to…

Community wishes luck to local Olympian

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Proud supporters of Meghan Roeder wished her good luck before she heads off to Orlando, Florida. Roeder leaves Saturday to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics…

Funding secured for potential Workready facility

JACKSON, Tenn. -- State and local leaders are taking steps to help workforce readiness. State Rep. Chris Todd says he has secured funding for planning a West Tennessee Workready Lab Facility. "Two hundred thousand…

Riverboat makes a stop in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- All aboard a unique expedition inspired by America's heartland and southern heritage! The American Dutchess docked in Hardin County on Thursday. The riverboat journey is a part of a seven day cruise traveling from Chattanooga…

City of Jackson announces Love Your Block grant winners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced the winners of the Love Your Block Grant. The city says the recipients of the Small Home Repair Grant include: Cartmell Street for painting, walkway/driveway repair and installation, porch repair, pressure washing…

Jackson-Madison County Schools looks for changes after Uvalde

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is reevaluating is safety procedures after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The district says in the announcement that this begin with reinforced entry protocols to properly screen all…

Barricade in east Jackson leaves 1 dead

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department reports a man who barricaded himself in a home is dead. The department says that Glenn Pettway, who was out on bond from a 2018 murder…

Pets Rock Fest coming to Jackson Fairgrounds on June 18

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center is hosting the 2022 Pets Rock Fest this month. The event will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds. "We are delighted to…

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