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Crockett County authorities warn of recent vehicle burglaries

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department is alerting residents of a recent increase in vehicle burglaries. According to the department, they've received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries, especially in the Crockett Mills and Friendship area. Residents are…

Arts Backstage held in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council hosted their annual Arts Backstage in downtown Jackson! Executive Director Lizzie Emmons says it's the organization's only big event to celebrate local art created right here…

New service now offered at North Hospital in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is upgrading its services list. West Tennessee Healthcare held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their North Hospital location, which is now offering orthopedic services. Deann Thelen, the Vice President and CEO of the Jackson-Madison…

History of Bemis Auditorium taught at library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members came together to learn more about local history. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met at the Jackson-Madison County Library to learn about the Bemis Auditorium. Bemis Historical Society Chairman Joel Jackson says the auditorium was…

Marshals: Suspect in Bypass-North Parkway shooting found

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service says a suspect in last month's shooting at an intersection has been found. The news release says that Jadan Jermaine Bills, 19, of Jackson, was tracked to a hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas…

University offers free tuition to Carroll County residents

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University's College of Professional Studies is offering free tuition to Carroll County residents. Bethel says this will begin immediately, and gives county residents the chance to one course toward select associate and bachelor’s degree programs. “These…

Local hospital rated "A" for safety

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Baptist Memorial Hospital in Carroll County has gotten an "A" rating. The Leapfrog Group awarded the hospital the rating for safety for its protection of patients from harm in 2022. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous…

27 schools recognized for STEM/STEAM efforts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Schools across Tennessee are being recognized. According to a news release, 27 schools received the Tennessee STEM/STEAM School Designation for 2022. Schools for STEM include: Barret's Chapel School, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Black Fox Elementary School, Murfreesboro City Schools…

North Side High School's Class of 2022 graduates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4V9qFxCEgw JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seniors in the 2022 class of North Side High School walked across the stage Tuesday evening for graduation. Commencement was held at the Oman Arena. And for those who could not attend in-person., the ceremony was…

Committee looks at Madison County's future budgets

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee met to discuss a few concerns on Tuesday. The committee is still having difficulty getting in property tax numbers, but has hopes of them coming in by the end of the…

3 McKenzie women arrested on drug, weapon charges

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Three McKenzie women have been arrested on drug and weapons charges, according to a news release. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 56-year-old Demetria Strayhorn, 27-year-old Herivia Strayhorn, and 30-year-old Wynter Strayhorn were all taken…

Inaugural Women Veterans Day set for June 12

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Inaugural Women Veterans Day has been set for June 12 of this year! The event is being hosted by the Jackson-Madison County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Keynote speaker for the day is…

New juvenile detention facility discussed on Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Property Committee met Tuesday to discuss topics, one of which was plans for a new juvenile detention facility. Committee Chair Jason Compton says the plans are in…

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