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Power knocked out temporarily during heat wave

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you stepped outside on Monday, you probably wanted to go right back inside due to high temperatures here in the Hub City. A few Jacksonians shared how they felt heat. "Generally, I think the weather…

Lego Camp builds new skills in young children

JACKSON, Tenn. -- New skills sets aren’t the only thing being built at one summer camp at the Discovery Park of America. This Tuesday, they began their summer LEGO Camp which lasted until Friday. "The purpose would be to get…

Ways to decrease energy bill

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many things are increasing now days, from inflation to the temperatures. Maybe even your energy bills. Utility companies that support your electricity and water usually have an uptick in the…

JEA confirms power outage in parts of city

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Energy Authority has found the source of Monday’s power outage. JEA says the source of the power outage was a lightning arrester failure, which could have been caused by high stress in the heat.…

Shepard's Table to serve meals June 21, 28

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Shepard's Table says it is heading indoors for the month of June. The news release says they will be serving meals on June 21 and June 28 at the original location of First Presbyterian Church in…

Jackson Police gifted brand new vehicle

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local law enforcement agency is getting brand new equipment. Robinson Toyota donated a 2022 4Runner SUV to the Jackson Police Department on Monday. The general manager says he found…

Celebrating Juneteenth in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Juneteenth is almost here once again. Here is where to go! The 33rd Annual Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration will be held the day before the holiday on Saturday, June 18. The free event will have so…

Planning for new juvenile center begins

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new juvenile detention center in Madison County is in the works. The Madison County Juvenile Detention Center Planning Subcommittee met Monday morning to start the planning process of a new…

TVA requests reduction in electricity use

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for the community to use less electricity. The request includes those in using the Gibson Electric Membership Corporation and the Jackson Energy Authority. Members are asked to cut off unneeded lights…

Women Veterans Day commemoration held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's first Women Veterans Day commemoration was held Sunday afternoon at VFW Post 6496. The event comes after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee singed a law in 2021 designating June 12 as Women Veterans Day. Certificates of…

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