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Partnership to bring students' art to Jackson City Hall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The second "Mayor's Collection of Masterpieces" is coming this December. According to a news release from the Jackson Arts Council, this art gallery will feature art from 9th to 12th grade students from Dec. 1 to Jan.…

Nonprofit 'Prison Fellowship' addresses reform in prisons

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One non-profit organization held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss issues inside prisons. Prison Fellowship discussed the American perspective on prison reform and second chances. The faith-based organization gathered data on prisoners. One thing agreed on…

Health department offers variety of COVID-19 booster shots

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has you covered for your third COVID-19 booster shot. "We started giving the Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccine yesterday, on Monday, here at the health department. We had a busy day yesterday.…

Man indicted in Gibson County double homicide

UPDATE (9/12/25): Defendant found guilty of 2021 double homicide MILAN, Tenn. -- The TBI has confirmed on Tuesday that a man has been indicted in a double homicide in Gibson County. The indictment comes after an investigation into the deaths…

J&J COVID-19 booster shot offered by health department

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots are now being offered by the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. According to a news release from the department, you must have received your first dose two months prior to the…

Dyersburg State to mark anniversary of local center, program

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The community is being invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a local education center. Dyersburg State Community College is celebrating its Gibson County Center, according to a news release. DSCC says the center began in August…

'WIC or Treat' drive-thru to be held Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event at The WIC Center. "WIC or Treat" will offer curbside trick-or-treating for the children of WIC participants on Friday, October 29, from 8:30 a.m. to…

Unexplained deaths under investigation in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Lexington Police and the Henderson County Sheriff's Department are working together to investigate two unexplained deaths. A Tuesday news release from the Lexington Police Department states both deaths occurred within the last two days and the…

Additional death, 46 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms that individual is an 85-year-old female who died October 22. A total of 312 Madison…

Drug abuse prevention spotlighted for local students

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at Weakley County Schools are participating in Red Ribbon Week, with the emphasis on drug education. "We are celebrating students making healthy choices and to be drug…

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