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Jackson police respond to report of shots fired

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson police responded to a report of shots fired Tuesday night. The department says its officers were dispatched to corner of Hillcrest Circle Drive and East Chester Street. Police on the scene say no one was injured,…

Firework sellers prep for 'explosive' weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many are preparing for an explosive weekend coming up, but what can you expect in terms of fireworks sales this holiday weekend? The start date for fireworks sales began last Monday. Leaders…

Library continues summer Upcycling program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was more fun and educational classes at the local library. The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting an Upcycling program this summer. On Tuesday, the program was all about gardening, and a special guest talked to…

Truck slams into Lexington nursery

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Carole Ralston says it just came out of the blue. Ralston had just clocked in when she heard what she described as two awful pops, which she thought had…

Jackson Christian School welcomes two new hires

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new faces are joining the staff at Jackson Christian School. Kendall Naceanceno has been hired as director of K-12 curriculum and instruction, along with Janet Wylie as director of marketing and public relations. Naceanceno is originally…

Jackson-Madison County Library shares July events for kids

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library shared their events for kids in July. The library says that every other Thursday at 2 p.m. is Board at the Library, where you can play chess, UNO, Monopoly and more. Family StoryTime…

Jackson committee meets for final time of fiscal year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Budget Committee met Tuesday for the last meeting of the 2022 fiscal year. Among topics discussed was a report on the where revenues stood at the end of this year, and an report on the…

Food Truck Spotlight: Exit 87 BBQ

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week on Food Truck Spotlight, we're taking a trip to Exit 87 to check out a popular site offering a southern staple. Exit 87 BBQ is located right off Interstate 40 at 2049 Highway 70…

Death of 2-year-old child under investigation in Big Sandy

BIG SANDY, Tenn. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a child in Big Sandy. According to dispatch, on Monday, June 27, deputies and EMS responded to a report of a two-year-old found in a pool.…

Dyer Station Celebration returns with week full of events

DYER, Tenn. -- One local town is continuing their small town traditions this week. The City of Dyer kicked off their 38th annual Dyer Station Celebration on Monday evening at the VFW Building in Dyer. They are planning a series…

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