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It's out with the old for West Tennesseans during 'Free Shred-it Day'

JACKSON, Tenn. - A free document shredding and drug take-back event took place Saturday at the Jackson Fairgrounds. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's Division of Consumer Affairs partnered up with the Better Business Bureau, Metro Narcotics Unit, and the…

Cyclists from all over compete in Jackson bike race

JACKSON, Tenn. - Cyclists from all around the world are competing in the 'Rockabilly Grand Prix'. Director of the bike race, Matt Joiner said it's one of the biggest bike races in Tennessee. Cyclists raced 11 mile loops starting from…

West Tennesseans take advantage of 'Free Fishing Day'

JACKSON, Tenn. - Hundreds of people and kids gathered at the pond in Muse Park to participate in the Jackson-Madison County 'Youth Fishing Rodeo'. Tony Ragland, Program Director with Madison County Parks and Recreation said they do this every year…

Local stroke survivor and mother release book

JACKSON, Tenn. - When Mia Russell suffered a stroke in 2017, her family had no idea what the future held. Now, two years later, Mia and her mother are about to release a book…

Local veterans program holds special cookout

JACKSON, Tenn. - A local veterans program had a special cookout, Friday. The West Tennessee Veterans Committee held a cookout to raise funds for the Veterans Parade coming up in November. Cooked chicken halves and…

New gazebo on Union University campus a work of art

JACKSON, Tenn.--Union University has a new piece of art on campus. The father and son duo enjoy timber framing together. It started with an art project for Maclin Williamson,which was planting the swirl of…

Local dancers perform in "Alice in the Y2K"

JACKSON, Tenn.--Local dancers performed for Glory Dance's production of "Alice in the Y2K." The audience watched the performance Friday night as Alice from "Alice in Wonderland" fell down the rabbit hole into the whimsical…

'Everywhere You Look, UT' campaign unveils in Sharon

SHARON, Tenn. -- There is a University of Tennessee graduate in all 95 counties in Tennessee, and UT is celebrating that with a new campaign, "Everwhere You Look, UT." "Today is the announcement and…

Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Don't forget, Saturday, June 8, free fishing day in Tennessee. The annual event is an opportunity for anyone to fish without a license in Tennessee's public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes…

'Shooting Hunger' event helps food insecure families

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The agriculture community joined together Friday afternoon to raise money to feed hungry Tennesseans. With the help of more than 60 team members and a shotgun, food insecure families across…

Kenton man sentenced to more than 16 years in meth conspiracy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Kenton man is sentenced to more than 16 years in custody after being convicted of charges including conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney's office. In a news release, the U.S. Attorney's office says…

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