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Lifeline Blood Services announces upcoming mobile drives

JACKSON, Tenn. --Lifeline Blood Services will host several mobile blood drives throughout the month of March. For the week of March 7-11, you can find a mobile blood drives at one of the locations listed below. 3/7: Parsons 1:00 p.m.-6:00…

Tons of fun offered in March by Jackson-Madison Co. Library

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local library to offer several programs for kids this month. According to a news release from the Jackson-Madison County Library, there will be several programs for children in the month of March. The programs will include story hours…

Students, alumni saddened by end of Union program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students and alumni at Union University are saddened over an abrupt decision made by school officials in late February. And now some are organizing efforts to save the 100-year-old theatre…

City of Jackson brings back Month of Miracles

JACKSON, Tenn. --The City of Jackson has is hosting its annual Month of Miracles. City officials made the announcement at City Hall on Friday. This is the first time since COVID-19 started that officials have been able to bring back…

First Friday Forum for March sees focus on political history

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month's First Friday Forum took a look back at the political history of Jackson and Madison County. The Bicentennial programming and event theme for March is government and politics. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and City…

JCM hosts 4th Black History Month Showcase

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school held a special Black History Month event for the community. Jackson Central-Merry High School held their fourth annual Black History Month Showcase. It was coordinated by the Student Government Association. The event…

Jackson's Hub City Flea Market open for business

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson's Hub City Flea Market has opened its door! The market has vendors from all over the state and out of state. One vendor says this is the largest amount of vendors she's seen since…

Jackson police officer facing DUI charge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson police officer is facing a DUI charge, according to a news release. The Jackson Police Department says that on Sept. 17, 2021, one of its officers pulled a vehicle over for driving erratically. After discovering…

Tennessee representative picked to replace ousted senator

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state representative has been appointed to temporarily replace a Democratic lawmaker who was ousted from her position by the Republican-led state Senate because of a federal wire fraud conviction. Pictured:…

K9 officer assists in Dyersburg drug arrest

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Sunday evening traffic stop in Dyersburg led to an arrest on multiple drug charges. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, on February 27, an officer pulled…

A new Batman emerges from the darkness on Friday

(AP) -- A $2 million indie movie about a sleazy outer-borough punk on a wild night called “Good Time” is the thing that convinced director Matt Reeves that Robert Pattinson needed to be Batman. Reeves' film, which hits theaters on…

Tennessee State professor helping create civil rights app

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee State University history professor is working with Apple Inc. and a national technology center at the university to create an app highlighting some of the lesser known participants in the civil rights movement in…

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