Re-enactment honors first woman to vote in Tennessee
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The first woman to vote in Tennessee cast her ballot 100 years ago Monday. "She voted on April the 22nd of 1919, so it's the 100th anniversary," said…
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Education advocates hold vigil to oppose school vouchers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local residents held a vigil Monday to oppose school vouchers. The event was organized by the Jackson-Madison County Education Association. Early last week, school board members met with Gov. Bill Lee to discuss any kind of…
Push to revive Tennessee abortion heartbeat bill halted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Senate has rejected a push to revive this year a bill to ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The GOP-led chamber cast a voice vote…
Old Hickory Rotary Club awards scholarships to local students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several lucky students were given scholarships Monday. Old Hickory Rotary Club distributed scholarships to seven worthy high school students. They selected the students and awarded them $1,000 each.…
TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation takes part in Earth Day cleanup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation of Jackson is holding a three-day Earth Day cleanup event this week. On Monday, they were on Perry Switch Road in Jackson cleaning the area between the south fork of…
As lawn care weather approaches, is your gear ready?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The fair and dry weather we've been having has made it the perfect time to get some lawn care in, but are your tools ready to use? Check…
JSCC cyber defense program receives national certification
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is the only community college in the state with a cyber defense program certified by the U.S. National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. Jackson State Community College…
19 indicted in West Tennessee drug trafficking sweep
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nineteen people have been indicted in two separate drug trafficking indictments in West Tennessee. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee D. Michael Dunavant announced the indictments Monday. A federal grand jury indicted four defendants March…
Henry Harrison, founder of Rockabilly Hall of Fame, dies at 82
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Henry Harrison, the founder of the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame in downtown Jackson, has died. He died Monday at the age of 82. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Friday, April 26 at First United Methodist Church.…
UPDATE: Police identify victim in Greenfield shooting
UPDATE: Police have identified the victim in the Friday shooting as 47-year-old Jennifer Sanders of Greenfield. Police say they are investigating the fatal shooting as a suspicious death. Investigators say they believe the shooting is an isolated incident. EARLIER STORY:…
Earth Day festival draws crowds
JACKSON, Tenn. - Keep Jackson Beautiful held its annual Earth Day festival in downtown Jackson. Those in attendance were able to learn how to green up their lifestyle. Informational booths also included…
Families join annual Easter Egg Hunt at Madison Co. park
JACKSON, Tenn. - Hundreds of people gathered at a local park to kickoff Easter weekend. It was a mad dash into an Easter celebration. “We have several thousand eggs that we put…
SoulQuest Church celebrates Easter Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church held a big Easter celebration. SoulQuest Church on North Highland Avenue held its annual 'Eggsplosion' event. Church members say more than 1,000 people attended the event. Kids participated in egg hunts, the egg cannon,…
Englewood celebrates Easter with service at the Ballpark
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a big day of celebration and a service that brought an entire community together hosted by Englewood Baptist Church. "This is the biggest day of the year…
