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City leaders discuss issues ahead of City Council Meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city leaders met on Thursday with Mayor Scott Conger to discuss some of the issues to be brought up at next week's city council meeting. Numerous topics were touched on, including speaking with the infrastructure team…

Job fair connects job seekers, employers in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local job fair is helping residents seek employment in the area. The American Job Centers of Southwest Tennessee hosted a multi-employer job fair for residents in Lexington on…

Parsons Police Department honors retiring officer

PARSONS, Tenn. -- A local police department celebrated one of their own. The City of Parsons Police Department honored the retirement of Randy Quinn. Quinn has been in law enforcement for over 40 years. He was celebrated and presented with…

Prayer circle, dedication held at Isaac Lane

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local pastors gathered to dedicate their prayer circle to a long time educator. Since the beginning of the academic school year, local pastors in Jackson and many in…

Scarlet Rope helps victims of fast growing crime

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is helping those effected by trafficking. Trafficking is second fastest growing crime in Tennessee. It's not only happening in big cities, but in smaller towns…

Arts 'Round The Square to be Sept. 25 in Paris

PARIS, Tenn. -- The yearly Arts 'Round The Square is coming back to Paris. According to a news release, the event will feature pottery, painting, mixed media, woodworking, as well as live performances from Bethel University's Renaissance Theatre, the…

Crockett County students soil undies for science

ALAMO, Tenn. -- It's not every day that you dig up underwear. But at Crockett County Middle School, it's becoming a seventh grade tradition. "It's kind of strange," said student Wade Hall. "I've never heard of anybody that [has dug]…

Importance of calling before digging

GIBSON CO., Tenn-- Local utility officers want to show a dramatization of how important it is to call before you dig.   "It's very important to get the word out and to educate our community," said Allyson Horner, General Manager…

Late home arrival from school causes concerns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents are concerned over the arrival time of students. One school system representative says they are currently 27 bus drivers short and have been using other drivers to help cover different routes. The school system's chief support…

Le Bonheur CEO looks to expand in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is getting ready to expand the resources they provide across West Tennessee. Le Bonheur CEO Michael Wiggins spoke at the Jackson Rotary Club meeting about…

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