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Suspect arrested after fire ruled arson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has confirmed a suspect is in custody after a fire Friday afternoon was ruled arson. Officials say firefighters responded to a duplex fire on Judson Cove Friday afternoon. Firefighters were able to get…

Alexander Elementary students honored with drive-thru ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Alexander Elementary School kindergarten students got the graduation they wanted. The kindergarten classes got to experience a drive-thru graduation ceremony. Around 60 students hopped in cars -- driven by their parents -- and got to see their…

Birdsong Drive-In to host TobyMac concert

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Birdsong Drive-In announced Friday they will host a TobyMac concert on June 28. TobyMac is multi-platinum, seven time Grammy winning artist. The concert is part of Awakening Events' Drive-In Theater Tour that provides live entertainment while still…

Health department confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases, total up to 167

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total to 167, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The most recent patients are a 14-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman. Health…

Tennessee extends free child care, expands eligibility

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee officials are extending free pandemic child care for essential workers until mid-August, while letting more categories of workers qualify for the program. The Tennessee Department of Human Services says the expansion covers essential workers in…

Pastor returns to Tennessee after being held in India

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. -- Bryan Nerren is a pastor with the International House of Prayer Ministries in Shelbyville. In October of last year, Nerren and other ministers traveled to India for mission trip, but something unexpected happened. "We arrived at the…

Liberty Tech celebrates graduation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Liberty Technology Magnet High School had 183 students on the field at the Ballpark for their graduation. Students walked in as they heard their family and friends cheering. Faculty members say they were excited to hold graduation…

Peabody High School seniors hold farewell parade

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local town is celebrating their high school seniors with a farewell parade. It's a tradition for Peabody High School seniors to parade through the halls of their high school before graduating. Due to classes being cancelled…

Local high school holds graduation at Ballpark

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students celebrated their graduation at a different venue. Madison Academic Magnet High School celebrated 76 students from their graduating class of 2020 at the Ballpark. Families and friends spaced out in the stands to cheer on their…

City leaders discuss COVID-19 impact on economy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Budget Committee met Thursday to discuss the impact COVID-19 had on the city's economy. "Most notably our sales tax, the impact that the coronavirus has had…

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