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House fire season: How to stay safe while staying warm

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As temperatures decrease, Jackson Fire Department says the number of house fires increase due to secondary heat sources.  To prevent your home from becoming a part of the statistic, heating and…

Travis Tritt concert coming to Jackson in January

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Travis Tritt announced his 2022 tour on Tuesday, and local fans hoping to see him play won't have far to travel. The country music icon is scheduled to perform at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson…

JMCSS launches 'Choose Us' campaign

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison county school system launches a new campaign. Superintendent Marlon King announces the "Choose Us" campaign. The campaign celebrates the accomplishments of school district alumni and updates the community on progress being made across the district.…

ELECTION RESULTS: Humboldt Municipal Election Nov. 2, 2021

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--Here are the unofficial results from the Humboldt Municipal Election-November 2, 2021   Humboldt Mayor -Marvin Sikes    74% -Thomas D. Emery  5% -Terry Johnson        9% -Christine Warrington  11% -Yahweh Yahweh    < 1%   Humboldt…

Jackson police investigates shooting on Holly Street

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police investigate a shooting in south Jackson. Police say they received reports of a shooting around 9 Tuesday morning on the 90th block of Holly Street. Officers found an unidentified male victim at the scene. He…

Madison Co. sheriff explains recent spike in trailer thefts

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement officers are seeing an increase in theft of one type of equipment as winter approaches. "It's an easy target because people are leaving them and they come in and park and not even…

Union students give back for Community Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University students stepped outside to help their community on Tuesday. "Today is Campus and Community Day, which is an annual event that Union does in gratitude to the…

Operation Gratitude to raise donations for active military, veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- During the month of November, the Jackson-Madison County Library is asking for donations for a program called Operation Gratitude. It's a nonprofit that collects donations and sends them to active duty military, wounded military, and veterans. The…

Health department to offer free flu vaccine Nov. 9

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is helping in the fight against the flu. The department says it will be offering free flu vaccines on Tuesday, Nov. 9, which will be a part of a Fight Flu…

Jackson police investigating south Jackson homicide

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place Tuesday morning. According to a JPD news release, its officers responded to Holly Street in south Jackson around 9 a.m. in response to a report of…

Free breast cancer screenings offered in Jackson on November 13

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center will host a breast cancer screening event on Saturday, November 13. The screenings will be free of charge to uninsured women. Those interested must register in advance by calling (731) 541-5087. The event…

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