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Walk With Ease coming to a close

JACKSON, Tenn. -- When it comes to exercising, a lot of people would rather workout with a friend. The South Jackson Community Center began a new program on February 6 called Walk…

Bill would allow vote regarding alcohol in several counties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Do you live in Henry, Benton or Hardeman counties and want to change your city's laws regarding alcohol? You may soon get to cast a vote on the matter. Tuesday, in the Tennessee House, legislators passed a…

Crime Stoppers 03-15-23

Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying two thieves who went to Lowe’s and stole a $800 motor bike. They went outside, cut the cable holding the mini bike, load it in the back of their car, and drove away. Would…

Community event to address fentanyl crisis, offer Narcan training

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A "crucial community event" is coming up to help spread awareness and educate residents. I.C.A.R.E. is hosting "Fighting Fentanyl Together" on Monday, March 20. The event will be an informational seminar focused on raising awareness and educating…

Women's History Month • Week 3

Dr. Sandra Dee MD, FACC Occupation Cardiologist at The Jackson Clinic  and Fellow in the American College of Cardiology What's new at the Cardiology Dept. at The Jackson Clinic? The Jackson Clinic is growing to meet the patient demand for…

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…

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 π (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…

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