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Jackson business owners named Citizens of the Year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Jackson business owners have been named Citizens of the Year by Elks #192. According to a news release from the lodge, Redbones and 731 Comedy Club owners Jennifer and Trent Alford were given the award for…

Local school officials react to Nashville shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, 28-year-old Audrey Hale walked into the Covenant School in Nashville and opened fire, killing six people. "As a school community, and as a Christian family and school, we were shocked, surprised and horrified by what took…

Jackson-Madison County school becomes a champion

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school has become a champion. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is being recognized as a FAFSA Champion by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The recognition was given Tuesday. This designation is awarded to schools whose…

Two-day conference to focus on grief

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Positive Living Group is holding a Grief Conference. The two-day conference will be held in early May, and feature Dr. Robert A. Neimeyer and co- presenter, Dr. Carolyn Ng, from the Portland Institute of Loss and…

Signs protesting gun violence appear throughout Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After new forms of expression appear in one local city, questions arise on if they will stay. Gun violence crimes have been appearing in headlines throughout the year, as 130 mass shooting incidents have been reported, according…

Miss Bronze 2023 crowned in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson (TN) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held the 63rd annual Miss Bronze West Tennessee Scholarship Pageant on Saturday. According to a news release, the pageant was founded by Delta Anna Cooke amid…

Baby goat exhibit to be offered at select Rockabillys games

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family nights out at the ball game just got a lot cuter! The Jackson Rockabillys and Tractor Supply are partnering to present the Tractor Supply Kids Korral at select games. A release says during every Sunday and…

Police release video of deadly Nashville shooting

SEE ALSO: Video shows Nashville police search school, fire at shooter NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Monday night, Metro Nashville Police released footage of the shooting at a private Christian school. Video shows…

Two checks presented just before team's home game

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One baseball team presented some funds they raised during a recent event. Just before Madison Academic's home game, two checks were presented. The funds are the result of the…

Drug seized, man arrested following joint investigation

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A Huntingdon man has been arrested and drugs and drug paraphernalia seized, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI reports that a joint investigation began in January into drug activity, particularly methamphetamine, in Carroll County. Monday,…

Nursey manager talks freeze's impact on plants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This past winter, an extreme arctic blast caused temperatures to drop over 50 degrees in a matter of hours. The aftermath was dead plants, shrubs and trees that…

Second mayoral debate to be held April 1

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters in the community will get a chance to familiarize themselves with local candidates. The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP will be hosting a mayoral candidate forum…

Jackson Symphony to celebrate music of the 80s

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This is your chance to hear some of your favorite 1980s hits live. The Jackson Symphony is celebrating the music of the 80s with a "rewind." It's a musical time warp to a decade when big hair and…

Round two of Strongest Towns begins

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is going up against a Pennsylvania town, and you can help! "This contest is put on by Strong Towns. It is themed after March…

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