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Neighbors reflect on recent fatal shooting in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents on Fairway Boulevard in north Jackson reflected on a Friday morning fatal shooting. Jackson police say they responded to the neighborhood of Fairway Boulevard around 10:30 Friday morning after reports…

Library grant will provide WiFi to local apartment complexes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "21st century libraries have to think outside the door, outside the box, outside the wall," Jackson-Madison County Library Director Dinah Harris said. And thanks to a grant, the Jackson-Madison County Library…

Arlington Elementary celebrates Walk to School Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 100 students walked to school Friday morning at Arlington Elementary School for National Walk to School Day. Teachers say the short trip has several meanings for the students…

Dyer Co. man sentenced to 12 years on gun, drug charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Dyer County man has been sentenced to serve 12 years on federal gun and drug-related charges. Deangelo Liggons, 36, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and felon in possession of a firearm, according to a…

1 dead, 1 injured in north Jackson shooting, suspect in custody

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed one person is dead and another injured after a shooting Friday morning in north Jackson. Police say a suspect in the shooting is in custody. The shooting happened Friday around 10:30 a.m. on…

Jackson-Madison Co. Library receives $10,000 grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has plans to add more technology to its collection after receiving a $10,000 grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The grant will also allow the library to work with Jackson Energy…

L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant awarded to 11 educators

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local credit union has donated thousands of dollars to West Tennessee teachers. Leaders Credit Union presented $1,000 grants to 10 finalists at the Jackson Country Club Thursday evening. It's all a…

Jackson residents gather to discuss healthcare

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doctors, physicians and concerned citizens gathered in Jackson to discuss healthcare. A public hearing was held at the Jackson-Madison County Library Thursday afternoon, regarding Governor Bill Lee's Medicaid block grant proposal. Tennessee…

TWRA confirms, CWD spreads in West Tennessee

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The number of deer with Chronic Wasting Disease continues to rise as the disease spreads across West Tennessee, and now officials are asking for help. According to Amy Spencer with the…

UT Extension holds fall plant sale

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trees, flowers and other pretty plants filled displays in west Jackson on Thursday. "We have lots of options for woody plants, things that will do well when planted in the fall," said…

Local residents pony up for Redemption Road Rescue

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local residents have the chance to give unneeded items to a local nonprofit organization. This weekend, Redemption Road Rescue will have their second estate-style sale, and they need your donations. "Furniture, jewelry,…

Local nurse practitioner, doctor return to court

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nurse practitioner and doctor returned to federal court in Jackson on Thursday.   Britney Petway and Dr. Charles Alston appeared in U.S. District Court Thursday morning for a status hearing…

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