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JMCSS adds temporary committee for Education Foundation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board leaders approved and discussed numerous topics during their monthly board meeting. This included the board chairman adding a temporary committee for the Jackson-Madison County School System Education…

MTSU tour makes stop at Jackson Country Club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One university hit the road for recruitment. Middle Tennessee State University is on a four state, 14-stop tour to spread the great news about the university to prospective students. Along with the state of Tennessee, they…

Jackson Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting day set for Dec. 6

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A day has been set for two holiday events. The Jackson Christmas Parade has been set for Monday, Dec. 6, with the name "Christmas Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow." The parade will begin 6:30 p.m. at the Carl…

Jackson Symphony plans music-filled weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony has a jam packed weekend on the way. This weekend the Symphony will perform Beethoven No. 1 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. This year the show will be held at the Carl…

FHU students show their pride for homecoming week

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Lions are showing their school pride this week. FHU students cheered on their classmates in preparation for Homecoming Week. Thursday, the Homecoming Court was nominated. The king and queen will be chosen during the…

Health department offering COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5+

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The CDC and FDA have extended their COVID-19 vaccine age limit. COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5 through 11-years-old. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department started offering the…

Jackson restaurant hosts 'Day of Giving Hope' fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Women of Hope is a faith-based rehabilitation treatment program to help women break the cycle of addiction. Thursday, the nonprofit hosted their 12th "Day of Giving Hope," an all-day fundraising event…

Gov. Lee makes appointments to Megasite Authority of West Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A big announcement from Governor Bill Lee. Governor Lee has appointed Tipton County Mayor Jeff Huffman and Memphis business professional Charlie Tuggle to the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee. Lee also appointed Clay Bright as the megasite…

DSCC celebrates 30 years of Gibson County Center

DYERSBURG, Tenn.--A big celebration all in the name of education. Dyersburg State Community College celebrates its Gibson County Center's 30th anniversary Wednesday and the TECTA program. TECTA or the 'Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance' is a grant-funded program that provides…

Two dozen officers graduate from the TBI State Academy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two dozen Tennessee law enforcement officers have become the newest graduates of the TBI State Academy. The Academy includes specialized coursework in leadership, constitutional law, crime scene, undercover investigations and much more. Throughout the 4-week course, officers…

Health dept. begins COVID vaccines for children Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin giving COVID-19 shots for children.   Children between 5 and 11 years old across the country are getting their COVID-19 vaccine and…

Affordable housing focus of Wednesday seminar in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West TN Home Builders Association hosted their West Tennessee Housing Summit at Jackson Country Club on Wednesday. Director Kanette Keough says it was to bring groups of people together to discuss how housing can be made…

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