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Mayor Candidates Respond: Goals

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…

Ground broke on senior citizen center

JACKSON, Tenn. – A new center will be built in Jackson for all senior citizens to enjoy. The City of Jackson held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new senior center…

Weakley Co. Sheriff's Office warns of scam

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office is warning of a scam. The sheriff's office said, via Facebook, that they received complaints of person calling themselves Deputy Marcus Hopper, saying there are warrants for the victim's arrest.…

Transgender children, families sue Tennessee over care ban

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three transgender children and their parents sued Tennessee on Thursday over a new law that bans gender-affirming care for minors. FILE - The Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., is shown Jan.…

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for revamped field

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Freed-Hardeman University over the weekend. The ceremony marked the opening of the Five Wells Field, which has been undergoing improvement for years thanks to Steve and Judy Wells. “The partnership…

Shaved ice stand changes locations, adds storefront downtown

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Things just got a little sweeter in the Hub City. Offering gourmet shaved ice in a variety of flavors, Seb's Shaved Ice could formerly be found near North Side High School along North Highland. However, the local…

Part party, part call to action: A look at pot holiday 4/20

SEATTLE (AP) — Thursday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can-deals on chicken wings and other munchies, and take advantage of pot-shop discounts in legal weed states.…

Kirkland Cancer Center receives donation from Milan Masonic Lodge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local fraternal organization held an event to raise funds to help those who are battling cancer. The Milan Masonic Lodge made a donation to the Kirkland Cancer…

Female body found in Hardin County, authorities seek ID

UPDATE: Hardin County Sheriff Department: "The Hardin County Sheriff's Department would like to notify the public that the body that was found in Hardin County has been identified. We appreciate all the leads that the public has given us in…

'Police impersonator' arrested in motel drug bust

BELLS, Tenn. -- Authorities say a "police impersonator" was arrested during a drug bust outside a local motel. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, agents with the 28th District conducted an operation at the Rama Inn in Bells…

'Tennessee three' to visit Biden at White House next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion votes after participating in protests over last month's school shooting in Nashville will visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Monday. From left, expelled Rep. Justin Pearson,…