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TWRA: 10 million pounds of invasive carp removed in July

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says their Asian Carp Harvest Incentive Program reached a milestone last month, according to a news release. TWRA says 10 million pounds of invasive carp were removed from Kentucky and Barkley reservoirs in July, the…

Woman arrested after drugs found in Huntingdon home

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is facing charges following the search of a Huntingdon home. Carla Bridgett Lawton, 45, is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule IV drugs and…

JSCC Medical Coding program offers quick entry into healthcare field

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is offering a two-semester certificate program for Medical Coding. An important part of any medical facility, medical coders aid in financial reimbursement as well as quality care of patients. The certificate program, which…

Discovery Park begins cabin conservation project

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America announced plans to restore a dozen structures in the "Settlement" located at the museum and heritage park. The project, funded by the…

Humboldt police seek person of interest

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the owner of the vehicle in this photo. Police say the vehicle is a gray Dodge Challenger. The owner of this vehicle is a person of interest…

FHU freshman get involved on campus

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freshman at Freed-Hardeman University are getting the full Lion experience. Students are fully moved in and getting ready to start their college career at FHU. They'll start the semester…

'Booze It and Lose It' campaign begins Aug. 18

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for the "Booze It and Lose It" campaign. The campaign coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled…

Jackson police investigating shots fired Sunday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a report of shots fired Sunday. Police say the Shotspotter system alerted officers to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of West Forest Avenue on Sunday. Police say no one…

38th Circles of Hope telethon raises over $1 million

JACKSON, Tenn--It's the 38th annual Circles of Hope telethon, helping to raise money for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. This is the organization's biggest fundraiser of the…

Playschool celebrates 50 years

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Today first First Presbyterian Playschool celebrated 50 years of their school. The program started in 1971 as a Mother's Day Helper program. Playschool is a play-based program that allows children…

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