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Internet in Madison County, more discussed in commission meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County leaders discussed several topics during their monthly commission meeting on Tuesday. One of the topics discussed by county leaders is the opportunity of bringing broadband internet to rural Madison County with Southwest Electric. "There is…

JTA now accepting card payments at main office

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced Tuesday they will begin accepting credit card payments at their main office. This marks the first time JTA has been able to accept cards as payment, with cash and checks being the…

NWS offers storm prep tips for Severe Weather Week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the past three years, the United States has averaged around 1,300 recorded tornadoes each year and multiple flash floods. Samantha Brown, with the National Weather Service in…

Summit to address education in Jackson on March 4

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The WestTeach Program is hosting a summit in Jackson in March. Photo ID: Dr. Charley Deal, vice chancellor for University Advancement, welcomed guests to the West Tennessee Education Summit in 2020. Pictured on…

Jason Martin makes run for Tennessee governor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new candidate put his name on the ballot. Jason Martin, a critical care doctor, is officially running for Governor of Tennessee. Martin says his main goals are getting public education fully funded, updating marijuana laws,…

DOD confirms death of Waverly Airman in Africa

WAVERLY, Tenn. -- The Department of Defense says a Tennessee Airman died in a non-combat incident in Africa The DOD says Staff Sergeant Dennis F. Melton, 27, of Waverly, died on Feb. 18 at the Nigerien Air Base 101 in…

New toy store opens in northeast Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A blast from the past is closer than you think. A toy store has opened its doors in the Hub City! Replay Toys is a nostalgic toy store that offers vintage to modern toy collectibles for…

Baby supply giveaway to be hosted on Tuesday

RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A baby supply and product giveaway will be hosted in Ripley on Tuesday. Save the Children Lauderdale County is partnering with Mother to Mother out of Nashville for the event, which will provide baby and childcare items…

Art of bird-watching comes to Jackson library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local library helped residents look to the sky. The Jackson Madison County Library hosted an event Saturday morning to introduce the residents of Jackson to bird-watching. Shayne Plunk, an…

Exotic Pet Expo wraps up last day

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Lizards, monkeys, and spiders, oh my! The Exotic Pet Expo is wrapping up their last day with some unique sales. The Exotic Pet Expo is back and visitors can see all types…

Racers gather to reminisce and remember those lost

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of racers gather to remember the "Glory Days." Today was the 6th Annual Racers Reunion. Drag racers from across the Jackson area met at VFW in North Jackson to…

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