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Goodwill hosts monthly job fair

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local companies are looking to fill 100 new positions. Goodwill Career Solutions held their monthly job fair Tuesday for seven employers across West Tennessee. Openings at the fair included…

Early voting begins this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting for the Nov. 6 election begins Wednesday, Oct. 17. Voters can cast their ballots Monday through Saturday until Thursday, Nov. 1. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. To find your early voting and Election Day polling…

UPDATE: Man charged with murder in Decatur Co. shooting

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- An accused gunman is now charged with murder after a weekend shooting. Jimmy Medlin is now in custody and charged with first-degree murder in the Sunday afternoon shooting that left Jerrel Barber dead, according to Decatur…

Local man honored for stopping gunman at Homecoming game

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn.-A local man is honored for "shielding" a gunman from shooting at a football game and his name is very fitting. City and county officials honored Patrick Shields with an award at a monthly meeting in Haywood Monday…

Bethel University prepares for homecoming

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University is preparing for their ultimate football pep rally, and their players are putting in the work to secure the victory. "We've seen a little bit of…

Jackson Fire Department holds graduation for new recruits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local firefighters are making big strides. The Jackson Fire Department held its graduation for the 18-01 recruit class Monday afternoon. Their training focused on developing knowledge, skills and abilities needed…

Crash slows traffic near local elementary school

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are redirecting traffic after an afternoon wreck near a local elementary school. The Jackson Police Department says the crash took place just before 3 p.m. Monday on North Highland Avenue near Alexander Elementary School. Police…

1 dead after shooting in Decatur County

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person is dead after a shooting Sunday afternoon near Perryville, according to the Decatur County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says deputies responded to the shooting around 5:15 p.m. Sunday at Beech Bend Park, where…

A community of car lovers test their vehicles

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hub City Speed is a local organization that holds car races several times a year. The group has recently moved their location to the Jackson Dragway, which gives…

Local church dedicates congregation to a good cause

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church holds a special dedication. Mother Liberty CME Church in downtown Jackson dedicated their morning service to the fight to end domestic violence. October is domestic violence…

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