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Miss Iris Teen Tennessee Pageant held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Miss Iris Teen Tennessee Pageant was held in Jackson, Friday night, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. 24 girls from across Tennessee between the ages…

Congressman Kustoff visits West Tennessee schools, talks school safety

JACKSON, Tenn. — With recent school shootings across the country, officials are making sure one doesn't happen here. "Everyone is concerned about school safety," Congressman David Kustoff said. "We're working on some legislation in congress right now to try and…

Jackson-Madison Co. Library receives STEM grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library was recently awarded a $3,500 grant emphasizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. The grant came from the Tennessee State Library and…

Academic Decathlon team gears up to compete across the country

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meet the Madison Academic 2018 Academic Decathlon team. They have dominated regional and statewide competitions, and now they are getting ready to take their talents to the national stage in…

Gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee visits Jackson on 'Faith in Tennessee' tour

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee made a stop in Jackson Friday on his "Faith in Tennessee" tour. Lee says he thinks the government needs private sector solutions and…

Elementary school students get up-close look at careers in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Elementary school students in Jackson got a break from the classroom Friday to see the careers they could have right here in the Hub City. The Jackson Christian…

Congressman Kustoff visits middle school for Capitol Hill Challenge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff paid a visit Friday to STEM class students at West Bemis Middle School. The students are participating in the stock market game Capitol Hill Challenge.…

State Fire Marshal urges residents to check smoke alarms when changing clocks this weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State Fire Marshal's Office wants to remind Tennesseans to take the time to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting clocks forward this weekend. The time will spring forward one hour this Sunday night,…

Jackson police seek to ID subjects in auto burglaries, ID theft

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify four people in connection with auto burglaries outside a local fitness center. Officers took several reports Feb. 15 about vehicles…

Subway to donate part of new wrap sales to Kirkland Cancer Center patients

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Subway Restaurants is partnering with the Kirkland Cancer Center to offer a delicious way to help those in need. Subway restaurants are introducing a new Signature Wrap sandwich lineup this…

Defendant charged in Middle TN gang racketeering plot killed

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Prosecutors say a person among more than a dozen Middle Tennessee gang members and associates accused in a racketeering conspiracy was kidnapped and killed. His whereabouts had been unknown when 15 gang members and associates were…