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Freezing rain causes setback for crews clearing roads

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation and a City of Jackson official shared an update on the roads Thursday. Freezing rain began Thursday morning and lasted into the afternoon,…

$18 million in grants set to help communities prepare industrial sites

The following is a news release from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development: NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today 12 new Site Development Grant recipients.…

UPDATE: JTA to see delays Friday

UPDATE: Friday, January 19, 2024: Due to the hazardous weather conditions. JTA buses will be on a two hour delay starting at 8:00 am due to the inclement weather conditions. This notice affects all JTA buses. EARLIER STORY: The following…

UPDATE: Wanted man arrested at home, charged with attempted murder

UPDATE (1/18/24): Lauderdale County Sheriff Brian Kelley shared that Lebel was taken into custody Wednesday evening: ****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**** On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, members of the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office and the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force successfully…

JPD announces funeral procession for Sgt. Warren Olden

UPDATE: The following is a news release from the City of Jackson Police Department: Jackson, TN - The City of Jackson Police Department has announced the funeral procession for Sergeant Warren Olden. The procession, known as the "Sea of Blue,"…

JEA asks for power reduction

JACKSON, Tenn. – Utility companies in West Tennessee are urging residents to cut back the use of energy. Jackson Energy Authority urges everyone to be as conservative as possible when it comes to power…

Tennessee Education Lottery to celebrate 20th anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. – Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the Tennessee Education Lottery. This scholarship program provides financial support for Tennessee's best high school students and encourages them to remain in-state for the duration…

National Passenger Safety Week to begin January 21

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever been in the car with a distracted driver?  National Passenger Safety Week runs from January 21 through January 28, and this time of awareness first began in 2022. …

Woman arrested after missing endangered child located safe

PARIS, Tenn. -- Police confirm a missing endangered child has been located safely. Wednesday, the Paris Police Department issued a missing alert on 2-year-old Kay'anna Taylor, who was believed to be with her non-custodial mother, Emily Taylor. Paris Police confirmed…

JTA to suspend bus services at 8 p.m. on Jan. 17

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Transit Authority says that due to the hazardous weather conditions, it will be suspending service at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17. JTA says on Thursday, January 18, buses will be on a one hour…

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