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Marshall Brooks kicks off campaign for city council seat

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council candidate Marshall Brooks kicked off his campaign Saturday with a meet-and-greet. Brooks is running for the seat of District 2, which encompasses east Jackson. The event included Brooks giving a speech, as well as…

Annual teen summit makes return to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. - An annual summit encouraging teenagers made a return to Jackson.   The teen summit is sponsored by the Jackson Tennessee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.…

Local museum celebrates birthday of historic Jackson figure

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Casey Jones Railroad and Museum held a special celebration on Saturday. They are celebrating the birth and life of one of America's most famous train engineers, Casey Jones. They celebrated with a birthday cake and a…

TDOT, Kroger team up for 'Nobody Trashes Tennessee'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is wanting you to help clean up Tennessee. Officials with the department unveiled reusable bags on Friday for shoppers at six locations, including a…

Jackson Police Dept. warns of new police phone scam

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is warning the community of a new phone scam in which the callers impersonate the police. According to a release from the JPD, a Jackson police officer received a call from 731-425-8400, which is…

Dyer Co. citizens makes donations to help retired officer

DYERSBURG, Tenn. - A retired local law enforcement officer is getting some help from friends, family and co-workers. A fundraiser was held Friday for retired deputy Heath Walker who suffers from cardiovascular disease. Walker…

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