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Learning fire safety with the Jackson Fire Department

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department wants you to "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety." A news release says the department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for the annual Fire Prevention Week. This year's focus…

JMCSS receives five new vehicles for LOOP

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Five new vehicles are helping Jackson-Madison County students with their education and future employment. The five Toyota Sienna minivans will be used for the Learning Options and Opportunities Program, according to a news release from JMCSS.…

Freed-Hardeman to welcome students, alumni for 2021 homecoming

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is welcoming both current students and alumni for its homecoming weekend. FHU's homecoming weekend will be Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, with student activities beginning even earlier on Oct. 31. FHU says this year's theme…

Haunted attractions in West Tennessee for 2021

Spooky season is upon us, and haunted attractions around West Tennessee are opening their doors to guests ready for a fright. House of Horror (Bells, TN) 769 Highway 88 East, Bells Click here for dates/times The 13th Realm (Atwood, TN)…

Search continues for Jackson murder suspect, reward offered

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are still searching for Randall Lee Rose, who is accused of murdering a 70-year-old woman Saturday evening in Jackson. Rose is wanted by the Jackson Police Department, U.S. Marshals, and the Tennessee Department of Correction for…

8 deaths, 121 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another eight Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 61-year-old male who died September 27 A 43-year-old male who…

Tennessee works to increase tissue, organ donor registration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State leaders are calling on Tennesseans to help save lives. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee Donor Services and the Mid-South Transplant Foundation, Inc. are coming together for the "Be the Gift Tennessee Challenge.”…

16th annual Canstruction helps fight hunger

JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA has been helping fight hunger in the Hub City since 1976. One way they do it is through their "cantastic" event. RIFA hosted their 16th annual Canstruction at the…

Sea of Blue held for fallen Hardin County deputy

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Law enforcement brothers and sisters-in-arms honored fallen Hardin County Deputy Matthew Locke. A Sea of Blue was held Thursday night in honor of deputy Locke. According to the Hardin County Sheriff's Department, the route started in…

Lane students learn about basic CPR techniques

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two organizations partnered to visit different colleges in the Jackson community. The Jackson Fire Department and Friends of Heart visited Lane College to show students basic CPR techniques. The CPR demonstration was geared to educate students…

Lane College students excited for homecoming week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's homecoming week for the Lane College Dragons, and students are excited for what the week will bring. "Last year we didn't really get to do nothing because of COVID, but…

Weakley County woman dies in car fire

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Greenfield resident has died in a Wednesday morning car accident. A crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol states 40-year-old Amanda Pruitt was traveling west on Kimery Store Road when her vehicle veered off to…

Madison County Sheriff issues warning on fentanyl-laced pills

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr is issuing a public safety alert following a warning from the Drug Enforcement Administration about counterfeit pills. The DEA has seen an alarming increase in both the lethality and availability of…

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