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Madison Co. sheriff holds monthly community meeting

JACKSON, Tenn.-A packed house Wednesday night at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in east Jackson as Sheriff John Mehr held his monthly community meeting. The sheriff said he is holding these meetings throughout…

Officers discover meth lab in Jackson motel

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two suspected meth makers are behind bars after causing quite a scene in North Jackson, Wednesday. Drivers along North Highland slowed as narcotics officers shut down a…

Discovery Park slide ranked best in U.S.

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- One local attraction is now officially world class. The slide at the Discovery Park of America is now ranked as one of the best on Earth. The human slide…

Governor responds to teacher concern over TNReady

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After an attempt at a computerized testing system for students across the state failed in its first try, Gov. Bill Haslam is saying teachers shouldn't be punished…

Investor boom fuels growth in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you've driven through downtown Jackson lately, you've not only seen new businesses but also construction crews as investors put money into the heart of the city. Downtown Jackson is…

JSCC unveils new Military Student Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson State Community College Office of Veterans Affairs is unveiling its new Military Student Center. Jackson State cut the ribbon Wednesday to celebrate the official opening. The center…

Foster dog finds home in assisted living center

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A rescue dog finds a special place to call home. "She's quite a character," Janet Wicker said. Wicker visits her husband regularly at the Humboldt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center…

JMCSS looks to hire bus drivers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System wants to hire more bus drivers before the new school year. Transportation Supervisor Grant Ward said right now he knows about five drivers…

3 dead, 2 injured in early morning Bemis house fire

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A house fire early Wednesday leaves three people dead and two others injured, according to the Jackson Fire Department. The blaze occurred around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at a house on B Street in Bemis. One of the people who…

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