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JPD: Toddler found; Help find the guardian

JACKSON, Tenn. -- JPD needs assistance locating parents of toddler. According to information from the Jackson Police Department, assistance is needed in locating the parents or guardian of a toddler found in the area of Kingsfield Drive. The toddler…

Pop Up Book Shop coming to local bakery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for a new book to purchase? The Friends of the JMC Library can help! According to information from the Jackson-Madison County Library, a Pop-Up Book Shop will soon be held at Woodstock Bake Shop in Jackson.…

TDOT gives update on I-40 construction

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation gave an update of road construction on Interstate 40. For drivers making their way around the Hub City, it has been a case of maneuvering around orange and white barrels, reduced…

Jackson Theatre Guild presents 'Clue'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of West Tennessee gathered to solve a mystery at the Ned. The Jackson Theatre Guild partnered with The Ned to perform the play "Clue," which is based on the board game and the big screen adaptation.…

Students sign their names in support of Ukraine

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at Hardin County High School have teamed up for a cause. After seeing the crisis happening in Europe between Ukraine and Russia, Students for Freedom and Democracy wanted to help the citizens of Ukraine…

Virtual Teen Summit set for April 30

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A summit aims to help teenagers get life skills. According to a news release, Jackson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to…

PBR Paris tickets to go on sale April 16

PARIS, Tenn. -- PBR in Paris is returning, with tickets going on sale soon. Tickets for this year's event go on sale on April 16, with a meet-and-greet also set at Troilinger’s BBQ in Paris, giving ticket buyers the chance…

West Tennessee Legal to host expungement clinic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Legal Services is partnering with the Tennessee Faith and Justice Alliance to host a free expungement clinic on May 6 in Jackson. This clinic will allow qualifying individuals to have their criminal record erased. People…

Gun found at high school thanks to new JMCSS metal detectors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is keeping students safe with an extra layer of protection. Tim Gilmer, with JMCSS, says metal detectors have been placed in every high school in the district. And part of the funding…

Body of WWII veteran to be returned home in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A World War II veteran is finally returning to his hometown. Chief Water Tender Claud White, a native of Dyersburg, was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The Navy reports that the…

Organizations fight illiteracy in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization partnered with United Way of West Tennessee to fight against illiteracy in the area. The READ Team partnered with United Way to provide books for second graders in hopes of increasing their literary skills.…

School board addresses importance of keeping staff

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two topics were up for discussion during a meeting by leaders with the Jackson-Madison County System. During Thursday's meeting, members of school board discussed the importance of keeping staff within…

Jackson Arts District gets the green light

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has been given the green light to get creative! The Jackson City Council approved an Arts District for the city. "What it is, is just designating a…

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