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A local preschool donates books to area youth

JACKSON, Tenn. --- One local apartment complex might have a surprise at their front door. Saturday, Hands Up! Preschool handed out bags of books to residents at Lincoln Court Apartments. Deb Heard says Hands Up! had to downsize their…

Class from FHU raises money for local organization

HENDERSON, Tennessee --- One college class is raising money for a local organization. Freed-Hardeman University Professor Matt Barker and his communication class organized a 5K run/walk event. The money raised will go to…

JPD needs assistance finding a missing person

UPDATE: The Jackson Police Department has safely located the missing woman. Thanks to the community's assistance in efforts to locate missing 19-year-old woman Erica Bates. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jackson Police Department needs assistance in identifying a person of interest regarding…

Gov. Bill Lee visits Birth Choice in Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee made a stop in the Hub City on Friday. He visited Birth Choice Jackson to tour their mobile clinics and newest ultrasound machine. The machine was gifted through a grant from the Ethics and…

Chief Julian Wiser looks back on JPD career

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A career lasting two and a half decades is coming to an end. Jackson Police Department Chief Julian Wiser is closing his career with the force. Wiser started as a patrol officer and climbed the ranks. "I started…

Veterans visit Thelma Barker Elementary for annual parade

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thelma Barker Elementary held their 18th annual Veterans Day parade. Students from kindergarten, and all the way to the 5th grade, held flags and thanked veterans as they toured the school. The school's choir sang the Star-Spangled…

Marc Byrum announces run for Madison County Sheriff

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Marc Byrum announced he is running to become the next Sheriff of Madison County. The news release says Byrum has been with the Madison County Sheriff's Office for 25 years. His time in the sheriff's office includes…

Governor makes stop as Dresden High in Weakley County

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee made a special visit to Dresden High School Friday morning. Upon arrival, he was greeted by the arts program. "We walked into the school to a performance by a band. That was…

Local school receives donation to keep students in clean clothes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local elementary school is taking steps to keep their kids fresh and clean. Arlington Elementary School received a washer and dryer donation from Leadership Jackson's Hygiene Closet Project on Friday. Along with the appliances, Buff City…

Local restaurants express thanks to veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The meaning of Veterans Day is different for many, and a few local restaurants are showing their appreciation with food. The Old Country Store and Mama Baudo's Chow Bella are…

UM Lambuth hosts 2021 Fall Concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to raise the curtain once again. Students with the University of Memphis Lambuth Music and Entertainment Department held their fall 2021 concert Thursday night. It also served as an album release party! Staff say…

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