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Health department to stop universal contact tracing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is making some changes that start Monday, Feb. 14. "If you test positive for COVID-19, and you're a Madison County resident, you…

Wings Etc. preps for its busiest day of the year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local restaurant is preparing for its busiest day of the year. Wings Etc. management say they are hoping to sell more than 2,000 pounds of wings this year. They say wings are the entree they sell…

New program for seniors meets for first time

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an effort to make sure senior adults live triumphantly in the Hub City, a local non-profit is giving them a fun day out. Friday, the Salvation Army in Jackson hosted its first Senior Adults Living…

Old Country Store hosts Black History Lunch and Learn

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents and community leaders gathered to celebrate Black History Month at a local restaurant. The Old Country Store partnered with the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission to host a Black…

Toyota invests $17 million into Jackson plant

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Toyota has announced an additional $90 million investment for two of its U.S. manufacturing facilities. One of those happens to be the Jackson location, which will receive $17 million.…

Church raises funds for RIFA

JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many residents will be at home watching the big game this Sunday, volunteers from all over West Tennessee are going to be providing food for those in need. Fellowship Bible Church partnered with RIFA to help…

US Marshals: Men wanted out of state arrested in Union City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller says two men wanted out of state have been arrested. The Marshal's news release says 39-year-old Jeremy Rico Etheridge, who was wanted out of Indiana, and 64-year-old Eric Garrett, who was wanted…

TJ Kirk named VP of student services at FHU

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- TJ Kirk as been appointed to be vice president of student services at Freed-Hardeman University, according to a news release. The release says that Kirk earned a Bachelor of Science in education and a Master of Education…

Kerry Mallard sentenced to 40 years in prison

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After being found guilty of one count of sexual misconduct and 22 counts of aggravated sexual battery, a Henderson County man is given his sentence Friday. Kerry Mallard…

Healthcare job fair coming to Humboldt Feb. 14

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Area Healthcare Job Fair will be hosted in Humboldt on Monday, February 14. More than 20 companies are expected to participate. Applications will be accepted in person and preliminary interviews will be provided on-site.…

HOTWORX to hold grand opening in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new fitness studio with a unique twist is opening its doors in Jackson. HOTWORX, headquartered in Marrero, Louisiana, is described as the first ever 24/7 infrared fitness studio. It combines…

Local florists discuss impacts from flower supply issues

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After reports across the nation of flower supply shortages, we spoke with local florists to see if they have been affected. Kent Freeman, owner of J. Kent Freeman Floral Design, says this year has been more challenging…

Rise in domestic violence worries local leaders

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations are seeing a dangerous issue increase. "Ranks up there as almost 50% of all of the crimes against persons that take place in Madison County, and that's pretty consistent throughout West Tennessee," said Jenci Spradlin,…

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