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Power outage affects areas near downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some areas of downtown and midtown Jackson are currently being affected by a power outage, according to reports from residents and Jackson Energy Authority's outage map. Tom Mapes, spokesman for the Madison County Sheriff's Office, said they…

Kim arrested on new theft charge

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- A list of new charges have been filed against 31-year-old Andrew Kim, a Jackson man accused of stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from a local furniture store. Court documents…

Local family hopes for justice 4 years after murder

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jackson family came together this weekend to remember the life of their loved one after he was murdered. Family members said 20-year-old Marcio Murphy was killed four…

Jackson church hosts annual Juneteenth Celebration

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness, or SAACA, celebrated Juneteenth Saturday afternoon at Berean Baptist Church. Juneteenth is the oldest know celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United…

Flags fly in downtown Jackson for Flag Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization celebrated Flag Day with a downtown show of flags. The Jackson-Madison County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated their annual field of flags Saturday. More than 150 flags are flying in Triangle…

Memphis charges $10 to enter Beale Street on Saturday night

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tourists and locals who visit the blues bars, dance clubs and barbecue joints on Memphis' Beale Street on Saturday nights now have to bring along some extra cash, just for the privilege of being there. In…

Miss Tennessee Night 3 wraps up preliminary contest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday night was the third and final night of preliminary competition for the annual Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant. Once again, the 36 contestants graced the stage of the Carl Perkins Civic Center in talent and swimsuit competition,…

Students still learning this summer with Smart Academy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Although school is out for the summer, some students are still in session at Issac Lane Elementary. Friday, students got to showcase their work to parents and family members. For the past two weeks, Issac Lane has…

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