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Alleged leader of local meth operation sentenced to prison

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The alleged leader of a large methamphetamine trafficking operation has been sentenced to prison. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 36-year-old Preston Antwan McNeal, of Jackson, was found guilty on four counts of a seven-count indictment…

Headliners announced for 2023 TN River Jam

PARIS, Tenn. -- Headliners for the 2023 Tennessee River Jam have been announced. The annual four-day music festival will take place from Thursday, June 1 through Sunday, June 4. Headliners this year include Chris Janson, Drake White, Jason D. Williams,…

GALLERY: Shooting in north Jackson under investigation

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared an update on Friday regarding a shooting in north Jackson. The department says one person was injured, and as of Friday, tips are needed to find the person responsible. The department…

Public gets peek inside new jail expansion

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser held an open-house on Thursday. The Madison County Jail has been close to being ready to open since before he took office in…

Miss Teen Volunteer Pageant: Night 1

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's officially pageant time in the Hub City! Jackson welcomed 40 contestants from across the United States to the Carl Perkins Civic Center to compete in…

Attorney general visits the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti made a stop in the Hub City to hear from those in our community. The attorney general held a town hall meeting Thursday…

Expert shares the challenges kidneys face

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's World Kidney Day! An expert shared what challenges our kidneys face and how you can tell if you, or a loved one, are at risk. Experts say more…

Hospital-within-a-hospital to open in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A specialty hospital is making its way to the Hub City. Select Specialty Hospital West Tennessee, a new 50-bed critical illness recovery hospital, is officially opening its doors…

Future of Oman Arena discussed on Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school system discussed plans for their future. Jackson-Madison County School System received about $50 million through the state's ESSER funding back during the pandemic. Superintendent Dr.…

Career Day held for elementary students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A school is preparing students to lead, learn and live. Jackson Christian School hosted Career Day, where elementary students were given the chance to learn about STREAM careers…

Life-saving tech to be placed around Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A first-of-its-kind life-saving technology will be stationed in several areas across the Hub City. Friends of Heart, the City of Jackson, Jackson Fire Department, West Tennessee Healthcare,…

Heart-related lab to reopen at local hospital

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A heart-related service is returning to a local hospital. According to a news release, the Dyersburg Hospital will be reopening its cardiac catheterization lab. “We are very excited to re-initiate these services in Dyersburg because we believe…

'Footloose' auditions to open in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Everybody cut loose! The Ned is hosting auditions for their upcoming production of "Footloose: The Musical." The show, which revolves around a city boy who moves to a small town…

Hub City Brewing to host St. Patrick's Day party

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grab your best green attire and get ready for a fun holiday celebration! Hub City Brewing is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party on Friday, March 17. Whether you're…

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