Local company brings shopping experience to kids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company brought the shopping mall to the kids on Wednesday. The Bank of Jackson brought over 200 coats for students at Washington Douglas Headstart. The drive happens every…
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State announces pay increase for new correctional officers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's leaders say they are raising the pay for new correctional officers. A news release from the Governor's Office says effective Thursday, there will be a competitive 37% salary increase for new Tennessee Department of Correction correctional…
Woman sentenced to life in jail after death of grandchild
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A grandmother of two children found malnourished has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison. A news release says that a jury convicted Priscilla Ann Barnett, 57, of first-degree murder, murder during the perpetration of…
1 death, 83 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional death and another 83 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says a 80-year-old woman died on Dec. 10 due to complications from COVID-19. The total…
City of Selmer swears in first female mayor
SELMER, Tenn. -- The City of Selmer officially swore in their first female mayor, Sherry Inman. Inman says she is ready to start this new challenge and she has a lot of vision and dreams for the city. She…
South Side receives two Snap-On Industrial tool sets
JACKSON, Tenn. -- South Side High School Auto Technology students are getting the chance to add to their expertise. The Jackson-Madison County School System says the school received two…
New leaders over Ballpark shares plans for entertainment
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger confirmed during a Facebook Live on Wednesday that the lease is now only $50,000 a year instead of the proposed $70,000. The term is for eight years instead of 10. You can find…
Local class to host Holiday Open House on Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local class is hosting an open house on Thursday. The culinary class at Liberty Technology Magnet High School will host its Holiday Open House, offering free food and giving guests a chance to talk with students…
Live Nativity to be hosted by south Jackson church
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Malesus United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Live Nativity. The church says the outdoor scene will be acted out…
Red Cross shelters set up to help storm victims
UPDATE: As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the American Red Cross says shelter locations include Beech River Airport at 1600 Mt. Arafat Road in Darden and Kenton First Baptist Church. The shelter in Obion closed at noon on Dec. 15. EARLIER STORY:…
Fund established to help recovery efforts in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Community Fund has been established by the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber says the fund was setup to help with tornado relief efforts following Friday's storms. The National Weather Service says the tornado…
Jackson U.S. Marshals honored with two awards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson team of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in the Western District of Tennessee has been honored for their efforts during a 2020 standoff. The team was awarded the 2020 Uncommon Valor Award during…
Victim hospitalized after morning shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that left one with "serious injuries." According to JPD, officers were notified around 11 a.m. of a possible shooting near the 100 block of Lincoln Circle.…
LOLO to mark release of new album "X" in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Grammy nominated singer-songwriter is celebrating her hometown’s Rockabilly roots. A news release says LOLO, Lauren Pritchard, is releasing her new album titled "X." Pritchard says the album gained its name from her time in Jackson,…
City of Jackson hands Ballpark over to new group
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger confirmed during a Facebook Live on Wednesday that the lease is now only $50,000 a year instead of the proposed $70,000. The term is…
