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City of Jackson garbage pickup holiday schedule

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced their garbage pickup schedule for the upcoming holidays. The collection times are: Christmas week: (Dec. 21-25, 2020) Monday- normal service route Tuesday- normal service route Wednesday- running Thursday's service route Thursday- running…

Jackson police hold annual 'Shop With a Cop'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of Hub City children were able to celebrate Christmas a little early Thursday afternoon. There is nothing more joyous then seeing a child smile after…

Local corporation hosts 'Can-struction' competition

MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local corporation is creating a little competition this year to add a new and fun aspect to their can drive. Each year Gibson Electric Membership Corporation and Gibson Connect employees donate nonperishable food items to food…

Nativity scene comes to life at Jackson church

JACKSON, Tenn. -- To celebrate the Christmas holiday, a local church created a way to experience the nativity scene. Starting Thursday evening, Poplar Heights Baptist Church began their drive-thru nativity scene where guests can experience the true meaning of Christmas.…

Benton County woman pleads guilty in death of grandparents

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A Benton County woman pleaded guilty to charges relating to the death of her grandparents Thursday morning, according to a news release from District Attorney General Matthew Stowe. The release says Katelyn Danielle Taylor, 29, was charged…

NRA brings free Hunter Education course to Tennessee

FAIRFAX, Va. -- The National Rifle Association is now offering a free online hunter education course in Tennessee. The NRA has expanded its NRA Hunter Education course to Tennessee, according to a news release. The NRA says this course is…

Jackson police charge woman in death of her 17-month-old child

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has charged a woman following the death of her 17-month-old child. According to JPD, 36-year-old Frances Cornett was charged with first degree murder for "intentional actions" that resulted in the child's death, which…

West Tennessee Healthcare receives COVID vaccine

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare announced in a news release Thursday that the first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been received. The shipment arrived Thursday morning at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Chief Operating Officer Tina Prescott says…

Additional death, 153 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. The health department says that patient is a 58-year-old man who died Nov. 24 due to complications of COVID-19. In…

Organization holding toy drive for St. Jude Children's Hospital

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After seeing a need in their community this Christmas season, one company decided to step in. Advanced Rehab and Medical is asking the community for help to bring children the gifts they should receive. Advanced Rehab and…

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