Local group learns of Jackson's utility history
JACKSON, Tenn.--One group took a look at the history of the Hub City in a new way Tuesday. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met to learn about Jackson's utility history. At…
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Advocate discusses bill allowing open carry of long guns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee state legislators proposed a law that could affect concealed carry laws. According to the West Tennessee Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association, Richard Archie, House Bill 1005 and Senate…
Authorities seek man charged with kidnapping
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Local authorities are in search of a man who is suspected of kidnapping. Dyersburg police are looking for a man who is suspected of kidnapping a woman and holding…
1 escapee found, 2 others on run from Wilder Youth Development
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says two 17-year-olds are on the run. Tuesday, the sheriff's office confirmed that three escaped from the Wilder Youth Development on Saturday. One has been taken into custody with the help…
2023 Officer of Year named on Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local club has named an Officer of the Year for his commitment to serving and protecting. The Jackson Exchange Club held a meeting at the…
160th birthday of Casey Jones marked in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Happy birthday Casey Jones! In celebration of Casey Jones' 160th birthday, the Casey Jones Museum hosted a fun-filled birthday celebration with free admission from 10 a.m. to 5…
National Pie Day
National Pi Day is an annual celebration held on March 14th to honor the mathematical constant Ï€ (pi). Pi is a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Its value is…
Theatre Guild to present 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theatre Guild is set to present "To Kill a Mockingbird" in April. The showing, adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, will follow Scout, her brother Jem, and their widowed father in a small Alabama town…
Police respond to shots fired Monday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday night, a large police presence could be seen in the 200 block of Roosevelt Parkway in east Jackson. According to Jackson police, they responded to a…
Report done on Elvis Presley's early performance in West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A cultural survey team has shared a report on Elvis Presley's early performance at Bethel Springs. Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley signing autographs at Overton Park Shell in 1956. By the time this…
State park to conduct interviews for several jobs
BUCHANAN, Tenn. -- Looking to work inside one of Tennessee's many beautiful parks? Now is the time to try! Tennessee State Parks says that on March 17, they will be hosting a job interviews for a variety of positions, including…
Dedication held for revamped field
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for a field that hasn't been touched in more than a decade. The Madison Academic High…
Spring Break Theater Camp begins
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local performing arts theater is hosting a camp to teach children new skills and grow their talents. The Ned in downtown Jackson is hosting a Spring Break Theater…
Dyersburg police seek man accused of kidnapping
DYERSBURG, Tenn. --Â Authorities are asking for help locating a man accused of kidnapping. Dyersburg police say they found a woman hiding under a new construction home Saturday after receiving a call that a man working in the area of…
Registration open for summer job programs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two programs this summer for young people. The programs are designed to train them for success in…
