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Jackson City Council addresses variety of topics

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's City Council met at City Hall on Tuesday to address a long list of items. The meeting started off with proclamations and recognition, and then continued with proposed budget amendments. One…

Deadline approaching to file your 2021 taxes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you haven't filed your taxes, you might want to do so soon. David Elkins, with Jackson Hewitt, says the deadline to file your taxes for 2021 is April 18. Compared…

Madison County officials meets to review budget, more

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Financial Management Committee met to discuss reviewed budget amendments. During Tuesday's meeting, talks surrounded American Rescue Plan Act funds. They also discussed funds issued for Pope School. Committee members also discussed the storm damage…

Clinic launches post-COVID-19 aftercare program

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee's Hometown Health Clinic is launching a post-COVID-19 aftercare program. Many of those with COVID-19 can experience lingering symptoms or new health issues long after being infected with the virus.…

Milan police seek ID of two theft suspects

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is seeking the identity of two theft suspects. According to the department, one male and one female attempted to steal over $400 worth of merchandise from what appears to be the local…

Selmer police respond to concerns of smoke in the area

SELMER, Tenn. -- The Selmer Police Department is responding to a shared concern from several residents. According to a Facebook post by the department, they have received numerous calls recently regarding "large quantities of smoke" in the area. Selmer police…

Tennessee death row inmate: Unknown DNA on weapon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee inmate scheduled to be executed this month is asking the courts to reopen his case after DNA from an unknown person was detected on one of the murder weapons. Oscar Smith is scheduled to…

Love Your Block program to help residents beautify city

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A relatively new local programs aims to bring the Jackson community together block by block. Love Your Block hosted a community application assistance workshop to create a partnership with local residents. Community members will present projects,…

Foundation shares what counts as distracted driving

JACKSON, Tenn. -- April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The National Road Safety Foundation is spreading awareness of the dangers of driving distracted and what those distractions are. Public Relations Director, David Reich, says many people may only think…

Bowling tournament held to help community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A humanitarian organization is putting the "fun" in to fundraiser. The Humboldt Lions Club held their annual Night Bowling Tournament Monday evening at the Jackson Bowling Lanes. Seventeen teams signed up for this year's competition. The Lions…

Chicken Salad Chick makes donation to local non-profit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant chain is giving back to an area non-profit. The Jackson location of Chicken Salad Chick presented RIFA with a generous donation. The restaurant chain donated the proceeds from their annual giving card sales. Customers…

Tennessee advancing bill banning abortion pills by mail

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republicans are advancing legislation that would strictly regulate the dispensing of abortion pills. The bill includes requiring women to be examined in person by a doctor before receiving the medication. Under the Tennessee bill, delivery…

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