JPD helps local women be prepared for danger
One group has come together to learn how to better protect themselves in a time of danger. JACKSON, Tenn. ---Jackson Police Department held their Women's Self Defense class this afternoon. …
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Sound the Alarm event comes to Jackson
Today a community wide event took place to help prevent house fires here in the Hub city. JACKSON, Tenn. ---The American Red Cross, Midwest Tennessee Chapter held the Sound the Alarm…
EMA shares behind-the-scenes look at operations center
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Operations Center gave an inside look at how they monitor conditions across the area. "These situations where we go under a tornado watch, we do what is called an EOC activation. That's…
'Ballads and Boots' held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony hosted a special night that was full of music and food. The Jackson Symphony held its second annual Ballads and Boots. Four number one hit songwriters came from Nashville to perform at the…
Legislation seeks to bring term limits to Congress
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State House passed legislation that calls for a convention of the states. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., finishes the vote to approve the Inflation Reduction Act in the House chamber at…
Counties prepare for inclement weather, list storm shelters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With severe weather in the forecast, we reached out to local EMA directors to see what they were doing to prepare for possible severe weather. Madison County says they will activate their emergency operations center Friday night…
Media given tour of Blue Oval City
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The media was given a tour of Blue Oval City on Friday. Guests were required to stay on the bus during the tour due to on-going construction. They say that construction is about 50 percent of…
UPDATE: Missing teen found safe
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that Arnold has been found safe in Corinth, Mississippi. EARLIER STORY: SELMER, Tenn. -- The Selmer Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old. The teen, named Henry Arnold II, was last seen…
Audtions to be held for 'Footloose'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned has announced auditions for an upcoming performance of "Footloose." The Ned says actors in grades seven and up are encouraged to come try out on March 30 and March 31 at 4:30 p.m. "Footloose" is…
University's speech clinic receives grant
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A speech clinic started last year has received a $10,000 grant. The grant, according to the news release, is going to the Freed-Hardeman University Speech Clinic, and was given by the Jackson Foundation Inc. The clinic, opened…
Search continues for missing boater
UPDATE: 4/1/23 According to TWRA, the body believed to be that of missing boater, 79-year-old William Mayfield from Silerton, TN was recovered April 1 on the Tennessee River. The body is being sent for an autopsy for positive identification. The…
Jackson mayoral candidates attend first debate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A mayoral debate was held in the Hub City, allowing candidates the chance to make their voices heard. News Talk 96.5's Dan Reaves moderated the debate Thursday at North Side High School. They were asked various…
Go Red for Women held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event was held in the Hub City to raise awareness for the number one killer of women: cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association hosted the 2023 West Tennessee Go Red for Women event at…
JTA budget topic of discussion at Thursday meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Budget Committee met Thursday morning. Among the topics discussed was the Jackson Transit Authority. According to city council member Paul Taylor, JTA over-budgeted the city's commitment and over-budgeted their passenger revenues to the…
Crockett County gets first rural blood program
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Ambulance Service can now administer blood to patients before they reach the hospital. The Tennessee Department of Health EMS board authorized the group. LIFELINE Blood Services CEO John Miller said this new service…
