Organizations recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Human trafficking can present itself in many forms, and each crime means one more person becomes a victim. Scarlet Rope Project and the Hope Center recognize…
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Jackson's Love Your Block programs enters year two: What to expect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is preparing for year two of Love Your Block. Love Your Block is a City of Services grant program that allows communities and their…
Health dept. encouraging cervical cancer screenings, HPV vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is joining the CDC in recognizing January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. A news release from the health department states the…
Person airlifted following crash at Old Humboldt Road, bypass
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 7 p.m., we received a tip of a wreck near Old Humboldt Road and Highway 45 Bypass. When our crews arrived on the scene, two wrecked vehicles could be seen, both suffering damage from the…
How balloon releases impact the environment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Littering can look different in several ways, and can impact the environment and even the wildlife, which are crucial to our future and way of living. Balloon releases are…
JCS Theatre to perform 'The Sound Of Music'
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local school is preparing to bring the stage alive with the sound of music. Jackson Christian School's Theatre Department held dress rehearsals on Wednesday as they…
Madison County mayor discusses housing needs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Mayor AJ Massey spoke on housing needs in our area on Tuesday. The mayor spoke with us on the matter while at the Jackson Rotary Club, speaking…
County mayor speaks to Rotary Club
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local organization held a special guest on Wednesday. The Jackson Rotary Club welcomed Madison County Mayor A.J. Massey, where he spoke about future plans for…
Law enforcement looking for those willing to serve
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is looking to hire new police officers. The starting salary for someone who is not certified to be a police officer is around $44,000. If…
Crockett County student takes first place in essay contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Crockett County student has placed first in a statewide essay contest. The news release says that William "Liam" Douthit, from Crockett County Elementary School, placed first in the pre-K through second grade level of the 2022…
New transportation plan aims to improve travel in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A plan was released recently allowing drivers and businesses the opportunity to learn about future expansions. "The Governor has just recently announced his Tennessee Modernization Transportation Act of 2023,"…
Families receive free food in Crockett County
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Northwest TN Economic Development Council, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, held a mobile food distribution Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 in Crockett County.…
Dr. Danielle Shutes to join Tyson Learning Center in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Dr. Danielle Shutes has been named Center Director of Tyson Learning Center. A partnership between Tyson Foods and KinderCare, the Tyson Learning Center is the new child care facility that will support workers at Tyson Food's Humboldt…
Jackson native creates program for HBCU students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson native has been awarded for her passion in environmental and climate change. Tom's of Maine has started a new incubator program that awards five people across the country with funding…
Medina gas station catches fire
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A gas station caught on fire in a local town. The Medina Fire Department received a call concerning a fire at a local gas station around 2 p.m.…
