Mayor Candidates Respond: Transparency in Government
Ahead of the City of Jackson Municipal Election, we sat down with five of the mayoral candidates for their responses on a series of topics. Each candidate was asked the same questions and…
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West Tennesseans react to Gov. Lee's call for gun legislation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After the Covenant School shooting that took six lives -- three children and three adults -- Governor Bill Lee is calling for action. We spoke to residents…
Early voting kicks off for City of Jackson Municipal Election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Municipal Election is underway with early voting starting. If you'd like to cast your ballot before Election Day, voting is taking place at the…
Mock crash shows Gibson Co. students dangers of drunk driving
DYER, Tenn. -- One local school district is making their students aware of drunk driving. The Gibson County Special School District Office of Coordinated School Health and community partners hosted an educational…
Lovett's Western Auto celebrates former owner Georgia Drumwright
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local store hosts a celebration for its former owner. The new owners of Western Auto held a celebration in honor of former owner Georgia Drumwright. Drumwright took…
Local students hospitalized after ingesting 'gummy-like substance'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students were transported to a local hospital after an incident at West Bemis Middle School on Wednesday. According to a message shared with parents by Principal Richard Willis, first responders…
'Let's Talk': Jackson-Madison schools unveil tool to increase transparency
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Everyone likes to have information at their fingertips, and one school system is doing just that with a newly announced tool. The "Let's Talk" platform is a new…
Fun family event to support CASA coming to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Plans are underway for a fun family event, all for a good cause. Home to Fortress Women's Gym & Ninja Warrior HANGout, The Village of Jackson is hosting a fundraiser for CASA on April 29. The community…
Earth Day 2023 to coincide with Celebrate Trails Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Earth Day approaching, what are some ways you can get out and celebrate? Many Americans are saying that they want to use trails more. Luckily for them,…
Jackson State to hold public forum on criminal justice
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community is invited to a Criminal Justice Forum to be held at Jackson State Community College on Thursday, April 13. Hosted by the JSCC Criminal Justice Program, the forum aims to raise awareness of the current…
Expelled Justin Pearson could be returned to Tennessee House
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Commissioners in Memphis are scheduled to decide whether to return a Black Democrat to the Republican-led Tennessee House. Justin Pearson and a colleague were kicked out of the Legislature last Thursday following their support of gun…
Mobile food distribution set for April 19, 20
ALAMO, Tenn. — A mobile food distribution is being held in April in Alamo. Residents with last names starting with A-H will pick up their food on Wednesday, April 19, and last names I-Z on Thursday, April 20. Pickup will…
Grand opening held for new recycling center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The grand opening was held for the new recycling center in the Hub City. Organizers say the goal is to educate and provide cost-effective opportunities to reduce, reuse,…
County commission meets with school board
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission met with the Jackson-Madison County School board Tuesday evening. Some of the topics discussed were the Pope School project, which they said they were on…
City showcases new park projects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held a public forum for citizens with the Parks and Recreation Department. The city's parks and recreation service unveiled a load of new projects…
