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Local organization hopes to inspire children, teens

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is rooted in its mission to inspire children and teens in underserved communities around the Hub City. One woman is hoping to change the world, one…

Jackson emergency services participate in disaster drill

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Emergency vehicles were active in Jackson for a good reason on Thursday. City and county law enforcement, the fire departments, a helicopter and emergency services all took part in a disaster…

UPDATE: Wilson and Potts taken into custody, after shots fired in Paris

UPDATE: According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Rodney Wilson and Shelby Potts were arrested early Friday morning in Corinth, Miss. PREVIOUS STORY: PARIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Paris…

Law enforcement reminds drivers on importance of Move Over law

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a recent crash involving a deputy in Henderson County, first responders are reminding drivers of the Move Over law. "If you've never been a police officer and stood on…

Jackson, Madison County move forward with plan to build new schools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Funding for the public-private partnership to build two new schools in Jackson may be coming together. "I'm very optimistic, cautiously optimistic, that we're going to get the pieces put together," said Madison…

Symposium brings technology to Jackson library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanks to a partnership between a group of local libraries, the 731 Tech Symposium on Thursday was a hit. "They have more technology in their hand versus Sputnik when we sent…

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson will host a household hazardous waste collection day on October 26 downtown. The day allows residents to safely get rid of harmful wastes from their home. The event will be from 9 a.m.…

Jackson-Madison Co. library announces nonprofit database

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is providing access to a database for nonprofit organizations. The database, Foundation Directory Online, has 156,000 foundations, programs, and grantmaking charities in the United States, as well has other information for nonprofits. The…

TBI confirms vehicle, second person in Paris shots fired investigation

PARIS, Tenn. -- A man wanted by the Paris Police Department has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list. Rodney Wilson, 24, is wanted for attempted second-degree murder, three counts of reckless endangerment and unlawful…

A local special school district receives violations

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.--Ryanne Parker said her daughter who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been in the West Carroll County School District since kindergarten, but in the recent years Parker says her daughter’s report card…

Fall fashions on display at Fall Fling Fashion Show

JACKSON, Tenn.--Men and women strutted their stuff down the runway Wednesday. The Jackson Area AARP and Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee partnered for a Fall Fling Fashion Show, featuring this season's hottest looks at…

Crockett County receives Three Star Grant

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.--"Our growth hasn't declined, but it hasn't significantly increased," Crockett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Charlie Moore said. Crockett County recently received a $50,000 Three-Star Grant from the state of Tennessee,…