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One-day Book Sale being held Nov. 13

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A one-day Book Sale is being held by the Friends of the Jackson Madison County Library. The sale will be Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the release. The Friends say there will…

Tennessee governor extends school mask opt-out order again

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has again extended an executive order letting parents opt students out of school COVID-19 mask requirements that federal judges have blocked from applying in three counties. The Republican’s decision Friday maintains the…

TDOT aims to keep motorists safe amid holiday traffic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Before you hit the road this holiday season, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has tips on staying safe. "It is very important for everyone to just slow down and pay attention when they are driving," said TDOT's…

Billy Dean concert coming to Jackson on Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Carl Perkins Center will present a Billy Dean concert next week in Jackson. "Let Them Be Little," an Evening with Billy Dean, will be held Tuesday, November 9 at The Ned. Proceeds will benefit…

Court appearance reveals motive for south Jackson murder

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lavadious McKinney, Lazachary Rhodes and Kelvin Polk made their first Jackson City Court appearance Friday morning regarding a homicide in Jackson. According to court documents, Jackson Police Department responded to a shooting at 87 Holly Street…

Additional death, 39 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms that individual is a 75-year-old male who died November 2. A total of 313 Madison…

State leaders push back on employer vaccine mandate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden's plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more. They have adopted…

Analyst who aided Trump-Russia dossier charged with lying

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Russian analyst who provided information for a dossier of research used during the Trump-Russia investigation has been charged with lying to the FBI when questioned about his work. A grand jury indictment issued in federal court…

JMCSS adds temporary committee for Education Foundation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board leaders approved and discussed numerous topics during their monthly board meeting. This included the board chairman adding a temporary committee for the Jackson-Madison County School System Education…

MTSU tour makes stop at Jackson Country Club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One university hit the road for recruitment. Middle Tennessee State University is on a four state, 14-stop tour to spread the great news about the university to prospective students. Along with the state of Tennessee, they…

2 dead in dramatic shootout near upscale Mexican resorts

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A commando of drug gang gunmen stormed ashore at a beach on Mexico’s Caribbean coast in front of luxury hotels and executed two drug dealers from a rival gang. The dramatic shooting attack Thursday sent tourists…

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