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Local law enforcement to offer free New Year's Eve rides

Three local law enforcement agencies have announced via Facebook they will offer free rides to inebriated residents on New Year's Eve. If you have too much to drink while out celebrating the holiday, residents of the following areas are encouraged…

Jackson to host city-wide Christmas tree recycling

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chipping of the Greens, a city-wide Christmas tree recycling initiative, is returning this season courtesy of City of Jackson and Keep Jackson Beautiful. "The annual Chipping of the Greens…

Stolen truck victim speaks out on her experience

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local resident's truck is stolen on Christmas Eve and the suspect leaves something important behind. "I woke up about 12 o'clock, was going to the kitchen and I looked…

Kwanzaa celebrations take off as new year closes in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many are finishing off their Christmas celebrations, another holiday is being celebrated until the new year. Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday started in 1966 by Africana Studies Professor Dr.…

Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign comes to a close

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army is wrapping up one season and preparing for the next. The organization finished their Red Kettle event on Christmas Day. "We raised around $120,000. We…

Milan High School Football Coach Carl Diffee resigns

MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan High School Football Coach Carl Diffee has resigned. A statement from Milan High says Diffee's resignation comes as the two parties were unable to come to an agreement about the direction of the football program. Milan…

Milan police offer free rides for New Year's Eve

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is aiming to ensure you have a fun and safe New Year's Eve celebration. The department says that if you live in or near the city limits, and you've had too much to…

Library hosting knitting, crocheting program Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a knitting or crocheting program. The library says it will be hosting the MakerSpace program, In Stitches, on Tuesday at 1 p.m. The library will also be hosting a New Year's…

One man dead after local bank shooting

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Sunday around 7 a.m., Bolivar police responded to a report of shots fired at the local branch of CB&S bank in Bolivar. Upon arrival, officers found 33-year-old Laterrence Mykel Smith dead from a gunshot wound.  According to…

Shoppers hit the stores for post-holiday deals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shoppers scoured the stores for after Christmas deals. After spending the holiday with friends and family, a few shoppers took the time to hit the stores to make…

Shoppers hit stores after holiday weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends and families are wrapping up this holiday weekend after unwrapping what was under the tree. “Just looking around, getting some after Christmas stuff, got two footballs, soccer balls, they’re supposed…

JPD investigates accident on HWY 45 Bypass

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Police investigate late afternoon vehicle accident on Highway 45 Bypass. Officers with Jackson Police Department are investigating a wreck that occurred Sunday afternoon in North Jackson. The wreck happened on the Highway 45 Bypass near the…

Jackson church hosts special Sunday service

JACKSON, Tenn. --- One local church celebrated the first Sunday after Christmas and final service for 2021. Saint Paul Christian Methodist Church hosted a candle lighting today to celebrate the first Sunday after…

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