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Silver Alert issued for Frank Freyrer, 78, in Chester County

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert. The TBI says 78-year-old Frank Freyrer went missing from Chester County on Wednesday. The TBI says a medical condition may prevent him from returning without help.…

Local school system closes due to high COVID-19 cases

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.-- A West Tennessee school system is having to make adjustments due to COVID-19. Those adjustments were discussed during a meeting Tuesday night, bringing school leaders and parents together.…

New football field unveiled at Henry County High School

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County High School's new football field is in the final stages of construction. Head Football Coach James Counce says it's been long awaited. "We're very excited," Counce said. "Obviously, it's been a long time…

West Carroll closed to students for remainder of week

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Carroll Special School District announced Tuesday that students will not return to classes for the remainder of the week. The closure runs from Wednesday, August 18 to Friday, August 20. Director of Schools Preston…

Jackson Fire Department to welcome new upgrades

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is getting three new upgrades. In two weeks, the department will be receiving three new fire trucks, called pumpers. Deputy Chief Don Friddle says…

TWRA, UT hosting CWD meeting in Lexington

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and University of Tennessee plan to host a public meeting about chronic wasting disease. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Henderson County…

Candlelight vigil set for International Overdose Awareness Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks department is partnering with the Jackson-Madison Prevention Coalition and Lifeline Peer Project to host a candlelight vigil for those who have died or suffered permanent injuries due to a drug…

Jackson-Madison Co. Library hosting bicentennial music program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a bicentennial program Friday, Aug. 20, focusing on the area's music heritage, according to a news release. Author Shawn Pitts and the JMC media librarian Mike Baker will present the program…

Jackson police seek info in Vann Drive hit-and-run

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are seeking information in a hit-and-run accident that occurred August 11. According to police, the accident happened on Vann Drive at the Stonebridge Boulevard intersection at approximately 1:25 p.m. Police say the vehicle believed to…

Additional death, 513 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an 85-year-old woman died Aug. 10 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 244 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department also confirmed another…

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