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Tennessee State Parks confirm $184 million in projects during 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation have announced strides in capital projects at Tennessee State Parks this year. In a news release, the department says projects totaled about $184 million across state parks. One of those…

Henry County man to serve 6 1/2 years on federal gun charge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Henry County man has been sentenced to more than six years on a federal gun charge. Jeffery Garvin Townsend, 60, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, following a search of Townsend's…

Tennessee lawmaker hospitalized with COVID-19

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee lawmaker has been hospitalized with COVID-19 after attending a House Republican caucus meeting nearly two weeks ago. According to a news report, the 63-year-old David Byrd was flown by helicopter over the weekend from…

Additional death, 24 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to complications of COVID-19. The health department says that resident, a 55-year-old man, died Nov. 24. A total of 114 Madison County…

Jackson church hosts live nativity

JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church shared the reason for the season Saturday night at their annual live nativity scene. Representatives from the Malesus United Methodist Church say they wanted to share the unique story of how one special little…

Biker organizations deliver gifts to adults with special needs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Golden Circle Harley Owners Group and Bumpus Harley Davidson teamed up to deliver Christmas gifts to those with special needs. Haywood Developmental Services supports over 250 special needs people who are also athletes. Saturday, 25 athletes…

Community gathers to pay respects to Clark Shaw

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A visitation was held for a beloved member of the community and owner of a popular tourist attraction. Saturday, the public was allowed to pay their respects to Clark Shaw. The community came out to his visitation…

Pop up event helps promote local businesses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Martin's Catering and Event Center hosted an outdoor Pop Up Shop Saturday to bring locally owned goods to the east Jackson community. "We're trying to get the community back up. We feel like that small businesses…

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