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Tennesseans celebrate Ag Day in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee recognized Ag Day on Tuesday. A news release says farmers, agriculture officials and more gathered for Ag Day in Nashville. The day started with a proclamation from Lee, and also had a spotlight on…

Authorities respond to fire at Jackson manufacturing plant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a fire at a local manufacturing plant on Monday evening. The Jackson Fire Department was dispatched to Conagra Brands on Pinnacle Drive around 9:02 p.m. on March 21. A total of ten units responded…

New diner opens in former Brownsville post office

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A historic building in Brownsville is now a restaurant. The building was once the Brownsville post office in 1935 and a furniture store in the 70's. And now it is…

New devices work to keep Tennessee River clean

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A network of devices is being installed across Tennessee to help keep waterways clean. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has partnered with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and others to deploy a network of Seabin devices.…

The Ned to host Caleb Minter for Friday concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee native is returning to the Hub City for a concert this week. Caleb Minter is an independent pop/soul/R&B artist originally from Bolivar, Tennessee. Minter says he got…

Three months after tornado, demo continues in Dresden

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Three months after a tornado struck a local town, their recovery has only just begun. "The tornado traveled along the backside of those buildings and destroyed every building on that…

JMCSS to host annual career fair on Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grab your best blouse or suit and tie! The annual Jackson-Madison County Career Fair for the school system is happening on Tuesday. The career fair is for the upcoming 2022 to 2023 academic year. They are looking…

Medical group invests new equipment in Decatur County

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A medical group in Decatur County invested in some new medical equipment so that residents can breathe easier. Decatur County Emergency Services purchased two Defibtech Lifeline arms that are CPR devices. Garry Ross, operations manager for…

Family creates retreat for all combat veterans

SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. -- Residents across West Tennessee came together to support the Darkhorse Lodge, a nonprofit retreat for combat veterans young and old. The Catherwood family, leaders of the organization, say the…

South Carroll Utility District lifts boil water notice

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The South Carroll Utility District has lifted its boil water notice. The notice was first issued over the weekend due a water main break, which also resulted in low water pressure. Find more local news here.

Tennessee bill targets 'obscene' books in school libraries

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Proposed legislation from Rep. Scott Cepicky is aiming to restrict "obscene" materials in schools. The bill has three parts, Cepicky says. “In Title 39, there’s a part there that gives an exception to the possession of pornographic…

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