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Organization educates public on human trafficking

JACKSON, Tenn.-- According to the Polaris Project, human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide. "This has no borders. Sex trafficking has no borders," Scarlet Rope executive director Julanne Stone said. Scarlet…

What's New Wednesday: Hub City Deli

"I've always had a passion for food," said Peter Thomas, chef and owner of the new Hub City Deli in North Jackson. At age 16, Thomas began his 30 year journey in…

Lane College hosts author for read-in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College was the host for educator and author Juanita Austin on Wednesday. Austin brought her African-American literature read-in to the Cyber Cafe on the Historically Black College's campus. Austin,…

Agency approves leases for public-private partnership schools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The next steps are being taken to go through with the public-private partnership to build two new schools in Jackson. Wednesday the Community Redevelopment Agency approved the lease for both Madison Academic Magnet High School and Jackson…

Colleges to offer dual enrollment for high school students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Your high school student may be eligible for dual enrollment classes. Wednesday, students at North Side High School and South Side High School learned how they can take college classes and earn credits while still in high…

Black History Month: Renee Jones

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "You may not start out the way you want to, but you can end the way you want to," Boys and Girls Club resource development and financial administrator Renee Jones…

Chicken Salad Chick presents check to nonprofit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chicken salad lovers are helping out a nonprofit. Chicken Salad Chick sold cards last year for $5 that have discounts worth a total of $60 dollars. Customers can use the…

TWRA to host CWD update meetings

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is planning to hold four meetings that will give an update on Chronic Wasting Disease. A news release from the TWRA says four meetings were planned in locations around West Tennessee. The…

Jackson native nominated for U.S. Marshal

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Trump has nominated Jackson Police Department Deputy Chief Tyreece Miller to serve as United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee. Miller is currently the Deputy Chief-Commander of Police Patrol Operations. Miller began his career with the…

Bruceton house fire victim identified

BRUCETON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the identity of the deceased individual found inside a home on Sunday. TBI identified the victim as 29-year-old Ryan Elizabeth Mills. Authorities found Mills inside the home after responding to…

Dill Branch Road in Shiloh closed due to flooding

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Dill Branch Road in Shiloh National Military Park is closed due to flooding. The park said in a Tweet on Wednesday that Dill Branch Road, which is located on the west bank of the Tennessee River, will…

Crash leading to truck fire closes Interstate 40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are working to clear a major crash on Interstate 40 that occurred around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. The accident took place near Law Road between exits 93 and 94 westbound. At least two semis are…

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