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Monthly flea market returns to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The monthly flea market in Jackson is back! The flea market will still be held at the Jackson Fairgrounds on the first weekend of each month. Vendors and customers come from all over to buy and sell…

Orthodox celebrate Christmas in shadow of conflict

MOSCOW (AP) — Orthodox Christians packed churches on Friday evening for Christmas Eve services, a holiday darkened for many by the conflict raging between Orthodox neighbors Russia and Ukraine. Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, right, walks during…

Partnership aims to help students access books

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools is partnering with the Jackson-Madison County Library to improve student access. The partnership is meant to give students access to resources, and provide access to high quality books, online resources, and other material. You…

Jackson beauty institute taking enrollment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking to take a new career path, Thrive Beauty Institute is now open and taking enrollment. Thrive Beauty is a hybrid cosmetology school and apprenticeship. It is…

Death of woman in east Madison Co. under investigation

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a woman was reported dead in eastern Madison County. According to the news release from the Madison County Sheriff Office, deputies responded to the 400 block of Fowler Road around 7:30…

Investigation leads to TennCare fraud charge for West TN woman

COVINGTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announces a TennCare fraud charge for one West Tennessee woman. According to the TBI, in March 2022, agents began investigating fraudulent time sheets submitted for in-home care services for a TennCare patient,…

Grammy winner accused of assault, kidnapping fatally shot

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Grammy-winning sound engineer accused of kidnapping and threatening his wife and stepdaughter at gunpoint in Tennessee was fatally shot by police, authorities said. A Metro Nashville Police officer killed Mark Capps, 54, during an encounter…

Lee: Tennessee high court likely won't set executions soon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee’s Supreme Court will likely wait until the state finalizes changes to its lethal injection process before it schedules any future executions. Lee's comments Thursday came after the release of a blistering…

West Tenn. communities to get boost for water improvements

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Communities throughout the state will be seeing improvements to their water infrastructure through new grants announced by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Coming from the state's American Rescue Plan fund, the grants total nearly $126,000,000…

Governor Lee announces details on 2023 Inauguration Ceremony

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bill Lee is preparing to take on his second term as Governor of Tennessee. Friday, Governor Lee announced the theme and schedule of events for the 2023 inaugural celebration. Themed "Tennessee: Leading the Nation," the celebration will…

McCarthy offers deal to end standoff in House speaker fight

UPDATE: McCarthy elected House Speaker WASHINGTON (AP) — The contours of a deal that could make Republican leader Kevin McCarthy the House speaker have begun to emerge. The House returns Friday to try again to end the stalemate over choosing…

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