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New business opens up in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business has opened up in Jackson. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday at the new Hill Law on North Highland Avenue. The Jackson Chamber joined Tamara Hill, owner of Hill Law, for the ceremony.…

Jackson police seek public assistance in shoplifting investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a shoplifting at Walmart on South Highland Avenue. Police say the incident happened November 13. Surveillance video shows a woman…

Liberty football coach, teacher resigns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has confirmed Liberty Technology Magnet High School teacher and football coach Orentheus Taylor has resigned. The district says Taylor has worked in the school system for two and a half years, and…

Missing Haywood County woman found alive in Mississippi

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Investigators in Haywood County have confirmed a woman reported missing this week has been found in Mississippi. Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett confirmed 92-year-old Mary Lou Philpot was found alive Friday morning. No other details on where…

JMCSS board members debate hot topics during December meeting

JACKSON, Tenn.--A school board member questioned unknown expenditures in a school board amendment. The Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting lasted almost three hours Thursday night. Board members debated on issues relevant to…

County Commission meeting has big announcements

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There were a few big announcements from the Madison County Commission agenda review meeting. The first big line of conversation was with Sheriff John Mehr, who is asking for…

Local company helps town get free Wi-Fi

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --A company is helping parks and businesses in one county get connected. 1Tennessee, a broadband company in Humboldt, installed a new Wi-Fi antenna at Milano's Pizza in downtown Humboldt. To connect to…

Local group held banquet for World AIDS Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is spreading awareness of AIDS. The Tennessee Community HIV-AIDS Partnership, known as TN-CHAP, honored World AIDS Day with banquet. Guests wore red and black for the banquet.…

Care Center celebrates 27th anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local center helping homeless women and children celebrated a milestone Thursday. The Care Center of Jackson celebrated 27 years of service to Jackson and West Tennessee with a Christmas…

Henderson Co. Sheriff addresses jail overcrowding

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke says for years, the Henderson County jail had no problems with overcrowding. In the past couple of years, it's become a serious issue. "We contract…

Jackson police seek assistance in Walmart theft

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say they are investigating a shoplifting incident at Walmart and need the public's assistance. Police say the shoplifting incident took place on November 21 at the north Walmart in Jackson. Surveillance video captured two…

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