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Health department held free parenting class

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One class is helping parents learn new ways to support learning and development at home. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, and the Tennessee Child Care Resource and Referral Network and…

Madison County Commission reaches settlement in lawsuit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- During a tense meeting Monday morning, the Madison County Commission voted to settle a former sheriff's office employee's lawsuit for $1.3 million. In the lawsuit the former jail employee alleged…

New park opens in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A new park has opened in downtown Jackson. "We called it Civic Crunch. Essentially, it's the idea of getting the community together to think about the way people use space, particularly…

Police investigate Saturday death as homicide

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have identified a man found dead in a downtown apartment Saturday morning. Police say Titus Black, 72, was found dead in an apartment at the New Southern…

Hardin County Chamber warns of phone scam

HARDIN Co., Tenn. -- The Hardin County Chamber is warning residents that members are receiving scam calls about Chamber projects. In a statement Monday, the Chamber says the calls are coming from a 689 prefix, and the caller is advising…

Man sentenced to 15 years on gun charge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Gibson County man has been sentenced to 15 years in custody on one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Investigators say Jonathan Luten, 40, was suspected of an armed robbery in Trenton…

Lexington woman sentenced to 15 years on meth charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Lexington woman has been sentenced to more than 15 years in custody after an investigation into alleged methamphetamine sales in West Tennessee. Amanda Ivey, 45, was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.…

Police seek individuals in theft from Dollar General

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two persons of interest in two October thefts from Dollar General. Police say the two women were in the store at 49 Kenworth Boulevard on October…

Hunter injured after fall from tree stand in Madison Co.

MADISON Co., Tenn. -- A hunter was seriously injured Friday afternoon when he fell from a tree stand in Madison County. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the cable of the climbing stand broke while the hunter was climbing…

Lane decks the halls for Christmas

JACKSON, Tenn.--One college is kicking off the holiday season with a little music. The sounds of Christmas filled the halls of Saint Paul CME Church in Jackson for Lane College's annual Christmas concert. This…

Church celebrates Thanksgiving with dinner and service

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A church in Jackson celebrated Thanksgiving with an annual dinner. "We have a great church here at Hillcrest, great fellowship with one another, and great spirit. It's just a time for us…

Local business hosts annual holiday open house

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Carriage House Antique Market and Cafe hosted their annual holiday open house. Owner of the business Teresa Ide says the holiday open house has been a tradition for many…

Church holds special series

MILAN, Tenn. - A local church is holding a special series. This month, the Main Street Church of Christ in Milan held a "Won't You Be My Neighbor" preaching series. Pastor Chad Ezelle spoke…

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