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City of Jackson eliminates 23 positions amid budget cuts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has confirmed 23 additional positions are being cut in the midst of ongoing budget concerns. Those positions include: Administrative Specialists in the Building and Codes, Health and Sanitation, Jackson Police Department Central Records…

Texas man charged after body found in Kentucky Lake

PARIS, Tenn. -- A Texas man is in custody after a body was found in Kentucky Lake north of the Tennessee state line Saturday. Jeffery Rogers, of Arlington, Texas, is charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence,…

Hardin County to hold annual firework show on July 4

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tour Hardin County announced in a news release Monday the annual 4th of July Fireworks Show will be held on Saturday, July 4 at dark. “We are excited to be able to co-host the celebration along with…

Tennessee offering high school equivalency exams online

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has started offering high school equivalency exams online, another option while many in-person testing locations remain closed due to COVID-19. The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development says the online testing option began Monday…

Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed; 208 total patients

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 208, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says the three newest patients are: a…

Martin police investigating multiple vehicle burglaries

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle burglaries over the last three weeks. Police say the incidents involve the thefts of firearms from unlocked vehicles. Police are reminding residents to remove valuable items from…

JMCSS looking for feedback from parents

  JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson-Madison County School System wants to hear from parents on the reopening of schools. The school system says it is currently working with other school districts and the local health department, as well as reviewing CDC resources.…

Local girl creates fundraiser to promote racial equality

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A young girl is making t-shirts and running a lemonade stand in an effort to promote racial equality in the community. Ten-year-old Juju was so moved by Black Lives Matter protests that she attended, she started her…

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