Woman injured in Tuesday afternoon shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a report of a shooting on North Fairgrounds Street near downtown Jackson. Police say officers responded to a report of shots fired Tuesday afternoon,…
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Crews in Selmer work to rescue bird from tree
SELMER, Tenn. -- You've seen cats in trees, maybe a dog or two, but today's pet is a little more exotic and a lot more difficult to get down. [caption id="attachment_494692" align="aligncenter"…
McDonald's offers grant to HBCU students
CHICAGO -- McDonald's is giving a half a million dollars to incoming and current HBCU students for its second year in a row. In a news release, McDonald's says student can apply for the Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Program…
JPD sees increase in scammers posing as business, government representatives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have noticed an increase in scams. In a news release, JPD says many of the scammers are posing as representatives for both government and businesses. The common themes of the scams include the victim owing…
JMCSS to live stream graduation ceremonies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System will live stream all five high school graduation ceremonies this week. Graduation schedules for this week are: JCM Early College High: Tuesday, May 18 at 6 p.m. Madison Academic Magnet High School:…
1 injured in Monday afternoon shooting in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon that injured a Weakley County resident. Police say officers responded to a report of multiple shots fired in the area of Parks Thurmond and a report that a person…
UPS hiring at Memphis, Nashville facilities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- UPS announced plans Tuesday to hire more than 50 employees in the Memphis area and more than 100 in the Nashville area, according to a news release. Positions include permanent and…
Former U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant moves to Comptroller's office
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant will now serve as chief investigative counsel for the Tennessee Comptroller's Division of Investigations, according to a news release. The release says Duanvant, who recently left the U.S. Attorney's office in the…
6 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,443 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,443. Those new patients range in age from 14-years-old to 58-years-old. There…
Old Dominion to play at Ballpark at Jackson in July
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals have announced Nashville band Old Dominion will perform at the Ballpark at Jackson this summer. According to a news release, the concert is scheduled for July…
New pathway benefits TCAT students transferring to JSCC program
Jackson State Community College (JSCC) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) at Jackson are working together to stem skilled labor shortages. The two signed an articulation agreement on May 14…
New 'Give Back Jack Blessing Box' added in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has added another blessing box. This is the 27th Give Back Jack Blessing Box, and it is located in a high traffic area, right off…
Local troop, country club partner to help Monarch butterflies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local troop is giving back to the environment. Members of Troop 203-G teamed up with the Jackson Country Club to participate in the Monarch challenge. The Monarch…
Jackson students create 1,000 cranes to fight COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at a local school found a creative way to fight COVID-19. Community Montessori School students created 1,000 paper cranes that are now on display at Jackson…
Health department discusses impact of new CDC guidelines on Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Masks are no longer required for those fully vaccinated, according to the Center for Disease Control. Officials with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department shared their thoughts. "Individuals…
