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LIFELINE hosting several blood drives for June

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services says you can help save a life at two upcoming events. LIFELINE says it will be holding the All American Blood Drive in Dyersburg from June 25 to June 28, and in Jackson on…

Texas man faces drug trafficking charges after stop on I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Drug Task Force says a Texas man is facing charges after a traffic stop on Thursday. The news release says 26-year–old Isael Martinez Cabrera, of Dallas, was stopped for a traffic violation just after…

Library hosting children's programs in June

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a variety of children's programs for June. Programs include: June 7 at 10:30 a.m. --  Sit and Read at the Courthouse June 9 at 10 a.m. Malesus Park & June 23…

First ever Summer Solstice set for late June

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The first ever Summer Solstice event is coming Middle Fork Bottoms this June. The event, hosted by the West Tennessee River Basin Authority, will offer kayaking classes, chalk-the-walk for kids, free music, yoga, mediation class, vendors…

Chester County Sheriff seeks ID of two individuals

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office says it is asking for help. The sheriff's office is asking the public to help them identify the people in the gallery below. They says the two individuals are suspects…

McKellar-Sipes welcomes newest airline to its skies

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport welcomed a new airline service to its runway. Southern Airways Express is the newest airline at airport, offering flights as low as $69 dollars to three…

Gibson County Sheriff confirms death of inmate

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas confirms the death of an inmate at the Gibson County Correctional Complex. According to a release from the sheriff's office, on Tuesday, May 31, correctional…

JMCSS partnering with YMCA to increase child care options

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announces they will partner with YMCA of West Tennessee to provide new offerings for child care. Beginning in August, the YMCA's Before and After Care programs,…

Jackson-Madison County schools discuss teacher pay

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison School System is in the final stages of putting together a proposed budget. Tuesday evening continued the conversation of what should be included in next…

Library hosts upcycling program for glass

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library hosted their monthly Upcycling Program Tuesday. The program is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. They teach you how to…

Library hosting tai chi classes, more for the summer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From summer activities for the kids, to exercise and relaxation, the Jackson-Madison County Library has you covered for the summer. The Jackson-Madison County Library kicked off their Summer Reading…

Group donates over 100 books to kids

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over 100 books are now available to local students. The Jackson Chapter of the Links took part in National Links and donated 175 books to Washington Douglas Head-Start Program. The groups goal was to donate 26…

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