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Law enforcement teams execute search warrant, multiple detained
JACKSON, Tenn. — There was a large police presence at a local establishment earlier today, May 1. Around 4:30 p.m. we received a tip regarding a large number of unmarked police cars at a property on the 500 block of Main Street. When we got to the scene, multiple...
Regional Planning Commission approves new business site plans
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson Regional Planning Commission met this afternoon, May 1. Preliminary site plans have been approved for some new businesses, including a new Dunkin Donuts. It would be located in the area of Parkstone Place near the ballpark. Other items considered during the meeting...
Residents protest against plans for substation near their homes
JACKSON, Tenn. — May 1, residents of the Jacks Creek Cove neighborhood attended a meeting to express their concerns about a possible substation being built by Southwest Tennessee Electric near their neighborhood. Representatives with Southwest declined interview but stated in the meeting their reasoning for choosing this specific location.
1 2 3 4 5 > >> Tennessee announces $163 million in broadband grants, Jackson to fund new senior activity center
A new senior activity center in Jackson is on its way, thanks to a broadband and digital opportunity grant from the state. “What that grant entails is providing broadband internet access to communities. And so, we are going to be able to provide that connectivity to our seniors,” explained Christi David, Jackson Parks Operations Manager.
City of Jackson warns against fire department phone scams
The City of Jackson has issued a warning against new phone scams. If you receive a call soliciting donations on behalf of the Fire Department, Fire Prevention, or Training Division it is a scam and you should hang up immediately. Do not share credit card or check information, city officials...
JRPD proposes funding plan to improve parks
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson residents are voicing their opinions regarding the city’s community parks. This evening, April 30, a public input meeting was held at Cypress Grove Nature Park in west Jackson. There was an 80-20 proposal by the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department for improvements to Cypress...
2024 Southern States Athletic Conference Baseball Championship coming to Jackson this week
Welcome the 2024 Southern States Athletic Conference Baseball Championship to Jackson, TN and Rockabillys Stadium. The 2024 SSAC Baseball Championship is slated for May 1-4, with the top eight teams in the final regular season standings qualifying. Mike Hall, SSAC Commissioner: “This is a first-class facility, and we are thrilled to bring our baseball championship to Jackson, Tenn. Visit Jackson, TN and the crew at Rockabillys Stadium will provide our athletes, coaches and fans with a great championship experience.”
Few Storm West of Jackson Tonight, Next Chance Late Sunday Night
We are expecting a warm, humid, breezy and mostly dry weekend across West Tennessee. A few storms may cross the Mississippi River tonight between 11pm and 2am but they should weaken before they impact us. Saturday will be warm and dry. Next shot for storms coming Sunday night. Catch the latest forecast details on both storm chances and we will have your complete weekend forecast coming up here.
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