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Community members attend second candidate forum

JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP hosted a second forum for candidates for City of Jackson Mayor and Jackson City Council. The forum was split into two nights,…

Councilman Johnny Dodd campaigns for another term

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson City Councilman Johnny Dodd kicks off his campaign to represent District 2. Dodd has held that seat since 1999. Dodd along with 30 family members and friends…

Man gives back with free haircuts at RIFA

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since he was 15, Marty Davis has been cutting hair. "I ended up coming to Jackson and getting licensed as of October of last year," he…

Jackson Christian hosts career day for students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at one north Jackson school got a chance to start their career planning. Jackson Christian's Elementary School hosted their second annual career day Tuesday. Businesses from across the community, including a neonatal nurse, a park ranger…

Committee approves questions for JMCSS superintendent evaluation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board approve questions to evaluate the superintendent. School board members met Tuesday morning to review the questions. Back in November, the Superintendent Evaluation Committee began condensing the forms and taking out…

Proposed TN law would lessen training time for natural hair care

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bill has been proposed in Tennessee that would remove certain requirements regarding natural hair care. Cosmetologists are required to have 1,500 hours to be licensed in Tennessee. Of those, 300 hours are in natural hair styling.…

Freed-Hardeman University names Mr. & Miss FHU

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local school comes together to recognize the best of their students. Freed-Hardeman University held their 79th presentation for the finalists of the Mr. and Miss Freed-Hardeman University titles. Four finalists were honored Tuesday in a chapel ceremony…

Hardin Co. man indicted on child pornography charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Savannah man is facing multiple child pornography charges after an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, FBI and Savannah Police Department, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Andrew Hilmar Sanchez, 30, is accused of coercing…

Local manufacturer announces expansion, will add 25 jobs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local manufacturing facility broke ground Tuesday on an expansion that will lead to more jobs. Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc., located a 100 Bobrick Drive in west Jackson, announced Tuesday that they will invest $6 million in…

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