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Local shelter discusses post-holiday pet surrenders

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The time after the holidays usually consists of exchanging and returning gifts.   However, there's one gift that usually sees a high amount of returns. Sometimes people get pets for…

THP announces New Year's Eve holiday patrol

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced their plans for the New Year's holiday. A news release from THP says it will begin an aggressive traffic safety campaign beginning Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will continue until Sunday at…

Over 200 people receive vaccine at local development center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison-Haywood Developmental Services is giving people the opportunity to get COVID-19 vaccinations, making sure individuals are in good health to prevent the spread of the virus. Many people lined up…

State updates vaccination schedule, offers new online tools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health is answering some pressing questions about the vaccine rollout in Tennessee. Major changes are coming to the vaccination schedule in Tennessee, starting with certain rural counties opening the vaccines to anyone 75…

JPD seeking possible witness in fatal North Highland wreck

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say they are seeking the public's help in locating a possible witness from a Tuesday afternoon crash. A news release from JPD says the wreck occurred on North Highland Avenue at Bess Lane around 5:20…

Hardin County to provide vaccine to residents over 75

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Emergency Communications District announced that the COVID-19 vaccine is now available to those over the age of 75. In a news release, Hardin County E-911 says residents 75 and older can call and…

JPD warns of phone scam involving police chief

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is warning of a scam involving Police Chief Julian Wiser. The release from JPD says the caller poses as Chief Wiser, saying the victim has missed federal court. The department is reminding residents…

JPD employee retires after more than 60 years of service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- William "Bill" Roane has retired after many years of service in law enforcement. Roane retired Wednesday after 22 years of service to the Jackson Police Department, according to a news release. JPD says Roane began his…

Additional death, 141 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 55-year-old man died Dec. 29 due to complications from COVID-19. The department says 138…

RIFA to receive $100,000 donation from BlueCross BlueShield

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is continuing its support of a local nonprofit. In a news release, BlueCross BlueShield announced it is providing the Regional Inter-Faith Association with $100,000. BlueCross BlueShield says the donation is aimed…

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