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Waverly churches help survivors of deadly flood

WAVERLY, Tenn. -- The community of Waverly is continuing to clean up and help flood survivors. Disaster relief crews have started cleaning up debris that flood waters left in its path. Local churches have taken in flood victims to…

Nonprofit honors fallen veterans in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nonprofit is paying tribute to fallen veterans across america, and it is just ahead of a national celebration. Remembering, honoring and teaching are just three important features of Wreaths Across America. "We remember our fallen,…

FHU to host Mission Emphasis Days Sept. 8, 9

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has set a date for its Mission Emphasis Days. In a news release, FHU says it have missionaries speak to all Bible classes, at chapel and at two congregations on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9.…

City announces Ella Watkins as August's Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has announced Ella Watkins as the Hub City Hero for August. The city says Watkins is a retired Jackson-Madison County Schools educator, who also founded Sisters with Aspiring Goals, or SWAG. The city…

Jackson company calls for help for flood victims

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Lewis Corporation is currently accepting donations for Middle Tennesseans affected by deadly floods. "What we are accepting is canned foods, clothing, shoes, tents, chargers, cleaning supplies... Again, anything they can utilize for the flood victims," said…

3 deaths, 371 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 54-year-old male who died August 22 A 74-year-old male who…

Anonymous donor pays for funerals of 20 flooding victims

WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — A funeral home manager says 20 people who died in a Tennessee flood have had their funerals paid for by an anonymous donor. Humphreys County Funeral Home manager William Brown told the Tennessean that a man…

Helicopter pilot and fiancee save 17 in Tennessee floods

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville helicopter pilot Joel Boyers had prayed for God to show him his life had meaning just days before the phone call came. On Saturday morning, a desperate woman was seeking someone to help her brother…

Bradley Owens announces run for General Sessions Judge in 2022

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Bradley Owens announced he is running for Gibson County General Session Judge in 2022. The Gibson County native made the announcement through a news release Thursday night. The release says Owens has over 20 years of…

Goodwill to host job fair in Jackson on Aug. 31

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Goodwill says it will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Goodwill says the fair will have at least 16 employers who are looking to fill over 600 open spots. The fair will be from…

Law enforcement honors Brownsville officer who died unexpectedly

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville Police Department honored an officer after his unexpected death. The family and fellow officers of Cpl. Daniel Wallace honored him early Thursday morning after his unexpected death. Wallace complained of chest pains during his shift…

Madison County sheriff gives update on flood donation drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is continuing to help flood victims in Humphreys County. Thursday is the second day of the sheriff's department's flood drive, which is helping victims of the deadly flooding. Many people in…

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