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Democracy Rally held at Conger Park

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Residents in Jackson gather for a rally to celebrate democracy. A Democracy Rally was held at Conger Park Saturday. The focus of the rally was to save democracy in America. Organizers of the event were the…

Henderson Hee Haw Hootenanny closes the weekend with last show

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- This weekend many West Tennesseans got to enjoy a unique type of comedy. Saturday night marked the last night for the Henderson Hee Haw Hootenanny.  This production is an annual event where local entertainers and volunteers join…

City of Jackson unveils new Downtown park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of the Jackson Madison County 200th birthday, the city experienced a groundbreaking introduction to a new park for the Jackson community. “We’ve broken ground for the Bicentennial Park…

A local preschool donates books to area youth

JACKSON, Tenn. --- One local apartment complex might have a surprise at their front door. Saturday, Hands Up! Preschool handed out bags of books to residents at Lincoln Court Apartments. Deb Heard says Hands Up! had to downsize their…

Class from FHU raises money for local organization

HENDERSON, Tennessee --- One college class is raising money for a local organization. Freed-Hardeman University Professor Matt Barker and his communication class organized a 5K run/walk event. The money raised will go to…

JPD needs assistance finding a missing person

UPDATE: The Jackson Police Department has safely located the missing woman. Thanks to the community's assistance in efforts to locate missing 19-year-old woman Erica Bates. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jackson Police Department needs assistance in identifying a person of interest regarding…

SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites into orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched 53 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida on Saturday. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:19 a.m. EST and deployed the satellites about 16 minutes after…

Man who went to space with Shatner dies in plane crash

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — State police say a man who traveled to space with William Shatner last month was killed along with another person when a small plane crashed in northern New Jersey. One-time space tourist Glen de Vries,…

Johnson & Johnson to split into 2, aim for faster growth

(AP) --- Johnson & Johnson is splitting into two companies, separating the division that sells Band-Aids and Listerine from its medical device and prescription drug business. The company said Friday that the division selling prescription drugs and medical devices will…

Big Bird backlash: Vax lands even Muppet in political flap

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In 1972, Big Bird lined up on `Sesame Street' to receive a measles vaccine as part of a campaign to get more youngsters inoculated against the disease. However, when that same iconic 8-foot-tall children’s character tweeted…

University of Tennessee system proposes veteran tuition rate

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Tennessee system is proposing a break that would let military veterans attend its campuses at the discounted in-state tuition rate. The university says the board has shown support for President Randy Boyd's proposal…

Gov. Bill Lee visits Birth Choice in Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee made a stop in the Hub City on Friday. He visited Birth Choice Jackson to tour their mobile clinics and newest ultrasound machine. The machine was gifted through a grant from the Ethics and…

Chief Julian Wiser looks back on JPD career

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A career lasting two and a half decades is coming to an end. Jackson Police Department Chief Julian Wiser is closing his career with the force. Wiser started as a patrol officer and climbed the ranks. "I started…

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