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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Jackson appeals for community assistance to provide Christmas gifts for 300 'forgotten angels', children whose wish lists remain unfulfilled. WBBJ TV
- ➤ The Jackson Fire Department demonstrates the importance of watering live Christmas trees to prevent holiday fires. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The First Presbyterian Church of Jackson held a 'Blue Christmas' service to celebrate both the birth of Jesus and to give people a space to mourn loved ones during the holiday season. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ The Jackson Rotary Club concluded their 2024 programs with a Christmas music event performed by the Lane College Choir in downtown Jackson. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ The Jackson Fire Department organizes a calendar signing fundraiser, with all sales proceeds supporting the Jackson Animal Shelter's care for animals in need. WNBJ 39
- ➤ Rama Pizza has reopened at a new address in Jackson, Tennessee, after the previous building was damaged by a U-Haul crash and fire in October. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ The Jackson Transit Authority provides reduced fares of 25¢ for buses and 50¢ for THE LIFT on December 23 and 24 to support affordable holiday travel. WNBJ 39
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson Police Department, with the United States Marshals, arrested Tarcus Wilkes, the third suspect in the November 26, 2024, Wallace Road shooting that resulted in five victims, including a fatal injury to a two-year-old child. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's 'Operation Autumn Shield' resulted in the arrest of ten individuals and the identification of 19 child victims of online sexual exploitation and sextortion. WBBJ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The South Side lady Hawks triumphed over the JCM lady Cougars in a recent game. WYN 106.9
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The Second Annual Blues & Soul Ball
This event features an evening of blues and soul music, complemented by delicious food and a lively atmosphere for dancing.
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