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Education advocates hold vigil to oppose school vouchers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local residents held a vigil Monday to oppose school vouchers. The event was organized by the Jackson-Madison County Education Association.   Early last week, school board members met with Gov. Bill Lee to discuss any kind of…

Push to revive Tennessee abortion heartbeat bill halted

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Senate has rejected a push to revive this year a bill to ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The GOP-led chamber cast a voice vote…

JSCC cyber defense program receives national certification

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is the only community college in the state with a cyber defense program certified by the U.S. National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. Jackson State Community College…

19 indicted in West Tennessee drug trafficking sweep

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nineteen people have been indicted in two separate drug trafficking indictments in West Tennessee. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee D. Michael Dunavant announced the indictments Monday. A federal grand jury indicted four defendants March…

Henry Harrison, founder of Rockabilly Hall of Fame, dies at 82

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Henry Harrison, the founder of the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame in downtown Jackson, has died. He died Monday at the age of 82. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Friday, April 26 at First United Methodist Church.…

UPDATE: Police identify victim in Greenfield shooting

UPDATE: Police have identified the victim in the Friday shooting as 47-year-old Jennifer Sanders of Greenfield. Police say they are investigating the fatal shooting as a suspicious death. Investigators say they believe the shooting is an isolated incident. EARLIER STORY:…

Earth Day festival draws crowds

JACKSON, Tenn. - Keep Jackson Beautiful held its annual Earth Day festival in downtown Jackson. Those in attendance were able to learn how to green up their lifestyle. Informational booths also included…

SoulQuest Church celebrates Easter Sunday

JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church held a big Easter celebration. SoulQuest Church on North Highland Avenue held its annual 'Eggsplosion' event. Church members say more than 1,000 people attended the event. Kids participated in egg hunts, the egg cannon,…

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