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American Heart Association hosts summer soiree for donors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization gathered for a special event with their members. On Tuesday, the American Heart Association gathered at the New Southern Hotel to host their summer soiree, giving thanks to their Circle of Red and Red…

Jackson resident wins $50,000 in Chips Ahoy! contest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson resident is spreading his talents to people around the world. Jim Wilhelm is a winning contestant in the Chip's Got Talent contest. It's a contest through America's Got Talent that promotes Chips Ahoy! cookies. Wilhelm,…

Humboldt City Schools prep for new school year

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt City Schools are preparing for students to return to classrooms within the next few weeks. After 865 days, Humboldt City Schools are ready to welcome their students…

THP seeks votes for '2021 Best-Looking Cruiser' contest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is asking for your vote in the 2021 Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. THP says it submitted a photo one of its Pursuit Ford Explorers with a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle in front of the…

Camp takes kids on week-long tour of Bolivar

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local summer camp took kids on a tour of their city. "For the kids to understand the opportunities they have in the city and here in West Tennessee,"…

JMCSS hosting registration, community event this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System is hosting several events this week. Families can register for pre-K and drop off documents for pre-K students on Tuesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 21 at JMCSS Central Office at 310 North…

First Friday Forum returning for Bicentennial celebration

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson will begin celebrating their bicentennial year in August with the return of the First Friday Forum.   The forum will feature different speakers each month, discussing different programs over the next year, according to a news…

Memphis man indicted in fatal boat crash on Pickwick Lake

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Memphis man has been indicted on multiple charges following a crash at Pickwick Lake last summer. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, 33-year-old Matthew S. Swearengen was indicted Monday by a Hardin County grand…

BradenHealth to acquire Decatur County General Hospital

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A late night meeting has decided the fate of a rural Decatur County hospital. The Decatur County Commission held a vote Monday night, approving BradenHealth's acquisition of the Decatur County General Hospital. “This has been a…

Salvation Army hosts vacation Bible school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army of Jackson hosted its vacation Bible school for kids. Monday night was the first night for the VBS. Kids got a chance to learn about…

Sheriff's office investigating Friday night shooting

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigation a shooting that occurred Friday night in south Madison County. Sheriff's Office Spokesman Tom Mapes confirmed the shooting happened in the 1200 block of Highway 18 around 5:45…

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