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Students dress as saints for school tradition

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students are continuing a tradition at St. Mary's School and teaching others in the process. Every year, the second graders pick a saint and do a project on them. Instead of using a poster board and talking…

'First Thursdays' educates community on 1927 flood

JACKSON, Tenn.--Community members gathered to learn about a major historic event, the Mississippi River flooding of 1927. "It's along the lines of what the Mississippi River has been doing the last several years, flooding…

Community Redevelopment Agency tears down 60th house

Jackson, Tenn.-- City leaders held a demolition party Thursday in an effort to "eradicate blight."  Brian James, the man who drives around Jackson scouting out blighted homes, says the house at 103 Panola Street…

Be a Santa to a Senior

JACKSON, Tenn. -- For 11 years now, Home Instead has been making sure seniors are remembered during the holidays. "They created the program, which is Be a Santa to a Senior,"…

Unit CWD hunting opens Nov. 9

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Unit Chronic Wasting Disease hunting season begins Nov. 9. Madison, McNairy, Chester, Hardeman, Haywood, Fayette, Tipton, and Shelby counties are all apart of the CWD Unit, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. While hunting in the…

Multiple people sentenced in Henderson County on drug charges

HENDERSON Co., Tenn. -- Several Henderson County residents have been sentenced on multiple drug charges. District Attorney General Jody Pickens says the sentencings should send a message that "Henderson County, Tennessee is not a sanctuary for drug dealers." In a…

"GIVE" grants to provide $25 million across the state

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Colleges across the state have been slated to receive funding through Governor's Investment in Vocational Education. Early in 2019 the General Assembly approved $25 million for the governor's budget to for the program to prioritize career and…

Suspect in custody after barricade in Crockett County

CROCKETT Co., Tenn. -- One person is in custody after a barricade Thursday morning in Crockett County. Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce confirmed Carlos Wayne McCoy Jr. was barricaded in a building on Humboldt Lake Road in Gadsden. Sheriff Klyce…

FBI gives tips on how to keep your information secure

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Internet-enabled theft, fraud and exploitation were responsible for $2.7 billion in losses in 2018. The victim could be anyone who uses a connected device, including you. The Federal Bureau of Investigation…

Head Start employees enjoy wellness fair

JACKSON, Tenn.--Northwest Tennessee Head Start held a wellness fair for its employees Wednesday. Head Start employees heard from guest speaker and comedian DJ Pryor, who also has a viral video of himself and…

Documentary creating 'buzz' on local college campus

  JACKSON, Tenn.--A local college hosted a screening of an award winning documentary and it's creating a 'buzz.' The Jackson State Community College Honors Program showcased "The Pollinators" Wednesday night in the Ayers…

Man wanted by U.S. Marshals could be in West Tennessee

  JACKSON, Tenn.--U.S. Marshals are looking for Rakedious Snipes. Snipes is wanted in Davidson County on charges of rape of a child, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual battery. A U.S. Marshals' investigation lead officials to believe Snipes is in Jackson…

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