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West Tennesseans come out for annual race at local school

JACKSON, Tenn. — Saturday marks the 6th annual race day at Augustine school in Jackson. Registration was open to all over the age of four. Categories included individuals, teams and families. The races were divided into three obstacle courses including…

Sheriff goes to jail for a good cause

MILAN, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas was behind bars. It was part of a fundraiser to raise money for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The sheriff, along with his daughter, partnered with…

Jackson Central-Merry alumni reconnect at tailgate

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Central-Merry High School Tailgate has turned into an annual tradition. Alumna Wanda Triggs Mercer from the class of '71 reflects on a memory from her high school…

Lauderdale Co. schools placed on lockdown after gun threat

RIPLEY, Tenn. -- Lauderdale County Schools were placed on lockdown Friday after a threat to bring a gun to Ripley High School. Ripley Police Chief Lynn Gould says the lockdown has since been lifted after an investigation determined the threat…

New JMCSS school board members sworn in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several new members were sworn in to the Jackson-Madison County school board. Some new school board members say they want to work to improve the quality of education for students. "To make sure that our students come first,"…

International and Exchange students receive a warm welcome to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-- International and exchange students received a warm welcome to the city of Jackson Thursday. High school and college international exchange students were invited to a southern-style dinner. Students from Mexico, Brazil, Spain, and Japan are a few of…

Area Relief Ministries celebrates annual Salt and Light Banquet

JACKSON, Tenn.--Area Relief Ministries held their annual Salt and Light Banquet Thursday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. This year, they celebrated their 41st anniversary with special guests Father Charles Strobel, Founder of the Room Inn, the Love and…

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