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Tax-free weekends draws in back-to-school shoppers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The beginning of the school year is right around the corner. Whether your kids will be back in the classroom or taking classes online, parents are still shopping for back-to-school supplies during tax-free weekend. At Academy Sports…

Farmers see change in 2020 growing season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locals went out to the West Tennessee Farmers Market in Jackson. A rainy morning did not stop the foot traffic from filing into downtown Jackson for some fresh produce. Farmers who grow produce say the growing season…

Puryear man arrested in homicide investigation

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A joint investigation between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henry County Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of a Puryear man. A news release from the TBI says 74-year-old James Edward Caddell was…

Tax free weekend begins in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is day one of tax free weekend in Tennessee, and shopper took it to the stores. "We haven't done shopping in a while, and they [her kids] grow over the summer," said Sonya Patrick, a shopper.…

Q&A answers questions for JMCSS parents

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders discussed back-to-school plans and what classes may look like. The Jackson-Madison County School System has released its re-opening plan, as well as learning options for students that include traditional in-person learning, virtual classroom and CyberSchool.…

Longtime Helping Hands employee retires

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime employee is retiring from a popular organization. Dr. Melvin Wright Sr. is retiring from Helping Hands of Tennessee in Jackson. But Wright says this is not the end. Wright says he is going to be…

Coronavirus forces changes to 731 Day celebrations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's no denying it -- coronavirus changed the plans for 731 Day this year. "Our immediate thought was, 'How can we create something that people can still enjoy and come together, but still be safe?'" said Courtney…

Hardin County Schools prepare to reopen with new safety measures

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- While some schools are postponing their first day, Hardin County is starting Monday. Get to know your neighbor: that's the theme for school this year. "Our teachers are actually changing classrooms instead of our students. Students…

Temporary road installed at site of Hardin County landslide

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- You can now drive again on a road that caved in earlier this year. Newly released footage from the Hardin County Fire Department shows a temporary gravel road on Chalk Bluff, overlooking the Tennessee River. This…

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