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Obion County man indicted on child pornography charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Obion County man is facing federal charges in a child pornography investigation. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, 40-year-old Eric Jobe, of Union City, allegedly made pornographic images and video of a…

Highway 45 Bypass to close Wednesday for construction

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Transportation will be closing the U.S. 45 Bypass Wednesday, April 17 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. North and southbound lanes of the U.S. 45 Bypass will be closed at the Interstate 40 interchange…

Man dies after shooting at east Jackson apartment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a man died Monday night after a shooting at an east Jackson apartment. Police say officers responded to a report of shots fired, indicated…

Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital names 2019 Doctor of the Year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has named Dr. Vernessa Davis-Tharpe this year's "Doctor of the Year" recipient. Davis-Tharpe received the award Monday during the hospital's full medical staff meeting. Each year, the recipient is judged based on several…

Local business offers free treats on Tax Day

JACKSON, Tenn. - A local business is doing something special for the community. Kona Ice of Jackson handed out free shaved ice Monday for taxpayers trying to hit that last minute filing deadline.…

South Gibson High School passes down old uniforms

MEDINA, Tenn.--A local high school band is passing down tradition. South Gibson High School passes down old uniforms to the middle school band. Family and friends were on hand to watch the ceremony. This is the first update in uniforms…

Community reacts to resignation of Dr. Eric Jones

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Three days after Dr. Eric Jones announced he'd be leaving the Jackson-Madison County school district, the community is still reeling. "It's disappointing. I hate that we lost a good superintendent. I just think it's just sad," Jonathan Mosley…

Madison County starts public budget hearings

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Madison County's budget committee started their annual public hearings to prepare for the 2020 fiscal year. "Overall goals for the fiscal year is like it is every year, to…

Warmer weather means more active wildlife

MADISON CO., Tenn. -- If you heard a rattle snake in your yard, your first reaction might be to kill it. But, you might want to think again. "It's actually illegal, and I…

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