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Organization unmasks shame for special needs children

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A newly-formed nonprofit in the Hub City took to downtown Jackson to raise awareness and "unmask the shame" for special needs children. Masked philanthropists walked the red carpet…

Mardi Gras parades through downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday morning, kids in Jackson got to shut down parts of downtown for a Mardi Gras celebration. Thanks to Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, kids and their parents were able to…

Union's Edge program kicks off a new semester

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special get-together for the Edge program at Union University helped kick off the second semester of the program. Edge students, along with their mentors and parents made…

New "PhaZZers" save sheriff's office thousands

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change in weapons for Madison County deputies is expected to save taxpayers thousands of dollars. The department is replacing their tasers with a generic brand, which they…

Dozens gather to march against crime in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of concerned citizens gathered in east Jackson Friday to march against crime. The group of men, women and children formed a prayer circle before their march through the East Pointe Apartment Complex. Organizers said the goal is to…

Debut of stars kicks off masquerade ball

JACKSON, Tenn.-It was a debut of stars Friday night at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson. Two special needs children walked the red carpet ahead of Saturday night's Masquerade Ball…

THP increasing patrols for Super Bowl weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is teaming up this weekend to keep drivers safe on Super Bowl Sunday. Across the state last year, six Tennesseans lost their lives, five due to drunken driving…

National Wear Red Day raises awareness of No. 1 killer in women

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday is National Wear Red Day for women to raise awareness against the No. 1 killer in women. According to the American Heart Association, one in three women die from heart disease or stroke per year. Hundreds in Jackson sported…

U.S. Marshals aid Jackson police in arrest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service helped Jackson police with an arrest Friday afternoon in the 300 block of West King Street. Jeff Love of the Marshals Service confirmed Kacey Rose was arrested around 3 p.m. Marshals say Rose…

Troopers find 29 pounds of meth in Knox County traffic stop

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. -- State troopers arrested a Texas man on felony drug charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 29 pounds of crystal meth. A trooper stopped a 2003 Chevy Suburban for a traffic violation around…

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