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Ceremony honors those doing good in the community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eleven ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their community were recognized in an awards ceremony sponsored by Leaders Credit Union and WBBJ-TV. "The Jefferson Awards is an opportunity for…

Old Country Store to host Casey Jones Village Festival

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store is hosting the inaugural Casey Jones Village Festival! The festival is coming to the city on July 9, and will have food, music, activities, local artists, arts and more! Music includes faith-based artist…

17-year-old was killed in crash on April 10

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirmed a wreck off of Exit 68 in Madison County left one person dead. Authorities say the wreck occurred Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 a.m., and there…

Jackson city officials talk capital needs, more

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held their monthly Budget Committee meeting on Thursday at City Hall. Although there weren't many items on the list, there was much to discuss. "In the past…

Award-winning clydesdales to appear at West TN Strawberry Festival

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- For the first time ever, the award-winning Express Employment Clydesdales will appear at the 2022 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Humboldt. Named World Champions at the 2015 World Clydesdale Competition, they have participated in numerous national events…

JMCSS releases calendar for '22-'23 school year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has released their board-approved calendar for 2022-2023. The schedule for the upcoming school year includes a couple changes from the traditional calendar. First, while students will report for the first day of…

Citizen survey to guide plans for Jackson's recycling program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is seeking public input on a community-focused recycling program. A survey is being conducted by the Health and Sanitation Department and is open to all residents living within city limits. Robin Chance, Recycling…

Dresden business is back after being destroyed

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- One local business is opening up after a life-changing event. The owner of the business says he has a long history in Dresden and couldn't stay closed for much…

Tyson to give employees seedlings for Earth Day

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is celebrating Earth Day a day early in Obion County. The company is giving 1,800 free tree seedlings to facility team members in the county, according to a news release. The seedlings come from…

Campaign trip leads Rep. David Kustoff to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff paid a visit to the Hub City on Wednesday. Kustoff announced Monday he will be running for his fourth consecutive term for the Tennessee District 8 seat in…

City of Jackson recognizes Donate Life Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is honoring April as Donate Life Month. Mayor Scott Conger presented a proclamation partnered with Tennessee Donor Services on Wednesday. Currently 100,000 people are on the…

Injuries reported when prisoner van turns over on I-40

WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesperson says a private jail transport van carrying six inmates on Interstate 40 has turned over, and some injuries have been reported. Lt. Bill Miller says the van was traveling from Nashville…

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