Jackson Police gifted brand new vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local law enforcement agency is getting brand new equipment. Robinson Toyota donated a 2022 4Runner SUV to the Jackson Police Department on Monday. The general manager says he found…
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Celebrating Juneteenth in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Juneteenth is almost here once again. Here is where to go! The 33rd Annual Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration will be held the day before the holiday on Saturday, June 18. The free event will have so…
Planning for new juvenile center begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new juvenile detention center in Madison County is in the works. The Madison County Juvenile Detention Center Planning Subcommittee met Monday morning to start the planning process of a new…
Jackson resident shares shocking experience with lightning strike
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After hearing some rumbling thunder and rain stop, Jackson resident Caitlin Roach decided to dry her hair before heading out on Sunday afternoon. But what happened next was shocking. "I went…
TVA requests reduction in electricity use
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for the community to use less electricity. The request includes those in using the Gibson Electric Membership Corporation and the Jackson Energy Authority. Members are asked to cut off unneeded lights…
TSA services will return to McKellar-Sipes, simplifying the travel process
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A major change is coming to the Hub City's airport. "As we begin to see the changes and things that are going to happen in our community, this is probably one…
Tennessee execution pause through 2022 could last longer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted a lethal injection in April because he learned the drugs hadn't been tested as required, he ordered an independent investigation and paused all executions through the end of the year.…
Scott's Strolls: Mayor Conger addresses concerns on walk through neighborhood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger, along with city department heads, are getting out into the community to discuss neighborhoods with city residents. Monday morning, the group walked the Lambuth area to address concerns,…
Women Veterans Day commemoration held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's first Women Veterans Day commemoration was held Sunday afternoon at VFW Post 6496. The event comes after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee singed a law in 2021 designating June 12 as Women Veterans Day. Certificates of…
Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant kicks off in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. --Pageant week is back in the Hub city. "This pageant is a great tradition in Jackson, Tennessee. We've been doing it for 70 plus years, just change of name, things…
Lightning prompts fire department call
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson Fire Department responds to a rare call in the Hub City. The fire department chief says earlier this afternoon a lightning bolt struck a garage in East Jackson. The home owner, who did not want…
One local club's summer event takes flight
JACKSON, Tenn. --Is it a bird or is it a plane? One local club holds their summer event. "It's just a community event for everybody and brings all the RC enthusiast together, it's…
Organizations join together for flag ceremony
ALAMO, Tenn. --Boy Scout Troop 53 along with Trails Life USA TN-412 and the American Legion conducted a flag ceremony at court square in Alamo. Trail Life member, Cash Buckingham, said that it is important to respect the flag and…
Touch a Truck event planned
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Have a child that loves big vehicles? Bring them to 'Touch a Truck.' According to the City of Jackson, a big outdoor event will be held next week, allowing little ones to get up close to some of…
Free pop up event promotes healthy living
JACKSON, Tenn.--It's time for a pop up. A free to the public Barre & Brew pop up class was held Saturday morning at Hub City Brewing. Attendees were able to lift, tone and burn, as well as participate in giveaways…
