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…
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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. -- 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…
Ranger-led hike to follow the footsteps of Confederates at Shiloh
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Ready to follow the trail of a Confederate brigadier general and his brigade? Shiloh National Military Park is hosting a hike on March 25 that will follow the steps taken by Brigadier General S.A.M. Wood's Confederate brigade.…
Bills aimed at reducing gun deaths fail in TN Senate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Tennessee Senate bills aimed at reducing gun deaths failed on Monday. Sen. London Lamar, of Memphis, proposed a bill that would have revoked permit-less carry in Shelby and Davidson County, and another bill that would have…
Lady Chargers win second state championship
MARTIN, Tenn. -- After a win to remember, one team competed to do it again. The Westview High School Girls basketball team, the Lady Chargers, went to Middle Tennessee State University to take…
Local university to host Maribeth McGuire Lecture
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university is hosting the Maribeth McGuire Lecture. Bethel says the inaugural lecture will feature a poetry reading by Dr. James Scruton, who will present selections from his two most recent collections, "Crossing the Days," "The…
Third women's self-defense class to be held March 25
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A third women's self-defense class is being held on March 25. A news release says this will be third free class aimed at preparing citizens to protect themselves, and promote prevention and situational awareness. “We want to…
Local group to host breakfast fundraiser March 25
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The East Madison County Community Association is preparing for their annual fundraiser. The association will present a pancake/waffle breakfast on Saturday, March 25. The menu will include pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon/turkey bacon, ham, sausage, and coffee/juice/water. Plates…
'Misfits Market Expo' to be held in Jackson Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited to shop the Misfits Market Expo this weekend in Jackson. The first-of-its-kind event is described as a pop-up shop with unique vendors and artists, also offering tattoo and piercing opportunities. Organizers say they have…
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At the request of District Attorney General Jody Pickens, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jackson. According to the TBI, Jackson Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired…
