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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…

As shootings hit close to home, govs wrestle with next steps

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two weeks after one of his wife's closest friends was killed in a Nashville school shooting, Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday called on Tennessee's GOP-dominant General Assembly to pass legislation that would keep firearms away from people…

Update given on new Dream Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- We got a new look at the progress being made on the new Dream Center facility in the Hub City. The Dream Center of Jackson first broke…

Girlfriend speaks out after man shot, killed

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Monday night, we received a tip of multiple shots fired on Clayton Street in south Jackson. There was also a report of three ambulances and several Jackson…

Former police officer facing charges

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A former Dyersburg police officer is facing charges. According to a news release, 29-year-old Sharquawn Henderson was indicted Monday by a Dyer County Grand Jury, charging him with soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor by electronic means…

Commission meets ahead of next election

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission held a meeting on Tuesday as they prepare for the upcoming election in the Hub City. The commission first reorganized their board, which is…

Open house being held for business owners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An open house is being held to help business owners grow. On April 21, the Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house event, where they will share their vision, share how they…

JMCSS spring showcase set for April 15

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says their Spring Showcase is coming up. The Spring Fine Arts Festival, which is set for April 15, will showcase artwork from…

Medina native interns for state legislator

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Medina native has been interning for one of our state's lawmakers. Virginia “Nikki” McFarland has been working as a legislative intern for Sen. Ken Yager, of Kingston, according to a news release. Her work with the…

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