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Local NAACP accepts historical artifacts of Merry High School

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP hosted a news conference on Tuesday to receive, hold and preserve historical artifacts of Merry High School. Rev. Leo Gray, a graduate of Lane College Class of 1968 had…

City officials discuss ways to help drivers, pedestrians

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City may be getting improvements that benefit both drivers and pedestrians. The Downtown Improvement Project Committee met Tuesday to discuss those future plans. "We were notified about a month ago that we got approved for…

Goodwill job fair connects job seekers to employers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A company is helping Jacksonians find work. Goodwill held a job fair in the Hub City on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair had over 10 vendors that participated. Attendees could start at the…

Bill Lee to host live talk with Civil Rights vet Bob Woodson

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is hosting a Facebook Live chat with Civil Rights veteran and Woodson Center founder Bob Woodson. The news release says the chat is called "Hopeful America: A More Perfect Union." Both Lee and Woodson…

City names Shelley Hayes as Hub City Hero for November

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hub City Hero has been named for the month of November! The City of Jackson named Shelley Hayes as this month's hero on Tuesday. The City says Hayes is the Director of Corporate Health and Wellness…

Arraignment held for man accused of shooting at police

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are new details on a shooting that occurred in Jackson last week. Steve Gerald Johnson was arraigned, and faces charges ranging from attempted first-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and resisting arrest. According to court documents, early in…

Man wanted in Henry County located in Memphis

JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals say they have arrested a man wanted by the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Marshals say David Jenkins, 33, was allegedly driving while intoxicated in April of 2021 when he hit Kimberly McDaniel, killing her and…

Job fair to be held at Haywood County Community Hospital

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A  revitalized hospital in Haywood County is aiming to fill its open positions. Braden Health announced on Tuesday that it will be hosting a job fair at the Haywood County Community Hospital. Open positions at the hospital…

Airport Authority requests Boutique Air withdraw from Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After almost six months of providing air service to and from the Hub City, Boutique Air could be withdrawing from the city's market. According to a news release from the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority, Boutique Air had…

Alamo celebrates Christmas early with parade

ALAMO, Tenn. -- One local town celebrated Christmas early. Local residents were able to enjoy Christmas music and see several Christmas cars in the annual Alamo Christmas Parade. Law enforcement cars, trucks, and vehicles were also present, and they…

Christmas season begins in Trenton with annual parade

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson County officially rang in the holiday season. Trenton residents kicked off the celebration of Christmas with their annual Christmas Parade. Every year, dozens of local groups march through the streets before ending with a tree…

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