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LIFELINE receives donation from local foundation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has received a donation from the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. LIFELINE says it was given a professional medical-grade refrigerator with advanced monitoring and control. LIFELINE officials say this will help them keep samples longer. “A…

Jackson-Madison County Library to host event for authors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting an event for authors in September. The library says its annual Local Author Event will allow authors to meet fellow authors, talk with readers and sell their books. The library says…

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Jackson Wednesday night. The Jackson Fire Department says they received a call at 10:15 p.m. of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of…

New 988 number available to those facing mental health crises

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is encouraging people who are experiencing mental health crises to use a valuable and potentially lifesaving resource. The new 988 phone number will connect callers with mental…

Jackson State to offer one-day training events in September

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College says it will be offering one-day training events in September. Jackson State says training will include basic and advanced learning for QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, blueprint readying, project management, and PowerPoint. You can…

Jackson Transit Authority welcomes five new buses to fleet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is welcoming some new additions to its fleet. JTA launched five new 30-foot buses into service on Wednesday. A ceremony was held at JTA's Transfer Center, located at 431 East Main Street,…

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