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One-day Book Sale being held Nov. 13

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A one-day Book Sale is being held by the Friends of the Jackson Madison County Library. The sale will be Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the release. The Friends say there will…

TDOT aims to keep motorists safe amid holiday traffic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Before you hit the road this holiday season, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has tips on staying safe. "It is very important for everyone to just slow down and pay attention when they are driving," said TDOT's…

Billy Dean concert coming to Jackson on Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Carl Perkins Center will present a Billy Dean concert next week in Jackson. "Let Them Be Little," an Evening with Billy Dean, will be held Tuesday, November 9 at The Ned. Proceeds will benefit…

Court appearance reveals motive for south Jackson murder

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lavadious McKinney, Lazachary Rhodes and Kelvin Polk made their first Jackson City Court appearance Friday morning regarding a homicide in Jackson. According to court documents, Jackson Police Department responded to a shooting at 87 Holly Street…

Additional death, 39 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms that individual is a 75-year-old male who died November 2. A total of 313 Madison…

JMCSS adds temporary committee for Education Foundation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board leaders approved and discussed numerous topics during their monthly board meeting. This included the board chairman adding a temporary committee for the Jackson-Madison County School System Education…

MTSU tour makes stop at Jackson Country Club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One university hit the road for recruitment. Middle Tennessee State University is on a four state, 14-stop tour to spread the great news about the university to prospective students. Along with the state of Tennessee, they…

Jackson Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting day set for Dec. 6

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A day has been set for two holiday events. The Jackson Christmas Parade has been set for Monday, Dec. 6, with the name "Christmas Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow." The parade will begin 6:30 p.m. at the Carl…

Jackson Symphony plans music-filled weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony has a jam packed weekend on the way. This weekend the Symphony will perform Beethoven No. 1 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. This year the show will be held at the Carl…

FHU students show their pride for homecoming week

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Lions are showing their school pride this week. FHU students cheered on their classmates in preparation for Homecoming Week. Thursday, the Homecoming Court was nominated. The king and queen will be chosen during the…

Health department offering COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5+

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The CDC and FDA have extended their COVID-19 vaccine age limit. COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5 through 11-years-old. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department started offering the…

Jackson restaurant hosts 'Day of Giving Hope' fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Women of Hope is a faith-based rehabilitation treatment program to help women break the cycle of addiction. Thursday, the nonprofit hosted their 12th "Day of Giving Hope," an all-day fundraising event…

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