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2nd Annual Jackson Artistic Youth Program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday the Jackson Tennessee Chapter of Links Incorporated gave youth a platform to show off their skills in Fine Arts at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. "My cover's for the 4th chapter…

Local church holds special program for former teacher

DENMARK, Tenn. - A local church held a special celebration Sunday. The Denmark Baptist Church held a program honoring Roscoe Burton. Burton was an influential teacher for 27 years at West High School. Church…

Rescue crews search for missing man in Hardeman County

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue crews continue to search for a missing man in Hardeman County.     On Friday, February 21st at approximately 6:24pm, the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office responded to a…

Family, friends remember James Rivers one year later

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members gathered in memory of a young man to celebrate his life. Family, friends, and others remember James Rivers for his big personality and his love for making music. "James…

Local sorority hosts first Black Business Expo

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local sorority held a business expo this weekend. The Nu Gamma Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted the inaugural Black Business Expo today. Organizers say the…

Jackson takes "Polar Plunge" for good cause

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Polar Plunge was held today at Aloha Pools and Spa in Jackson. Organizers say several groups participated in the chilling challenge as a way to raise funds for the…

Mardi Gras parade takes over downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids in Jackson got to shutdown parts of downtown for a Mardi Gras celebration, and this year's theme for the parade is Nursery Rhymes. "Just a chance for people to…

Residents react to new Tennessee gun permit law

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many laws went into effect at the beginning of 2020, which included a new permit gun law. But some residents say are not happy with the new changes the law brings…

19th annual Jewel Awards honors business owners

EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds filled the Oman Arena Friday night for the Jewel Awards. Members from the Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding black business leaders for the 19th…

Families dance the night away at Arlington Elementary

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fathers, daughters, mothers and sons dressed to the nines for a local dance. Arlington Elementary School hosted their second annual father/daughter mother/son Valentine's Day dance Friday night. They had a…

Board members discuss changes coming to a local hospital

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare board met for their monthly meeting to discuss changes to the hospital system. There could be some changes coming to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. On Friday,…

Search continues for missing man on Forked Deer River

CROCKETT CO., Tenn. -- Officials continue the search for a missing Trenton man. "We've got two main objectives here, to find this gentleman and to keep our people safe," Crockett County Sheriff's Department Chief…

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