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Investigation leads to multiple arrests

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation led to multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons and drugs. On March 20, during an investigation into illicit drug activity, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation were made aware of an…

New program available for Jackson college students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson, TN has launched a new program. According to a news release, Emerge has been designed for Jackson's college students, giving them the chance to create cross-campus friendships, gain experience and leadership skills, and more. Visit…

18-year-old faces charges for school threats

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old is facing charges for alleged threats to a local school. According to a Facebook post made by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, they received a report "of a potential threat situation involving the Henry…

Second Chance event held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One company celebrated Second Chance Month with giving people a chance at a new career. April is National Second Chance Month. To celebrate, the American Job Center hosted a Second Chance Resource and Hiring Event Thursday…

Gibson County church provides meal to those helping others

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Gibson County church provided a meal to those who help others. Antioch Baptist Church in Humboldt provided the noon meal for the Helping Hands of Humboldt. The volunteers and workers usually cook for those in…

Governor seeks federal aid for storm-hit counties

ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Severe weather and tornadoes have raced through the Mid-West and Mid-South for almost a week, starting on Friday, March 31. In Adamsville, damage could be seen in the aftermath of an EF-3 tornado. "The people across the…

Tennessee’s House expels first of 3 Democrats for protest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-dominated House on Thursday expelled the first of three Democratic members who were at risk of being thrown out of the Legislature for their role in a demonstration calling for gun control after the Nashville…

Info needed following Walgreens robbery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs your help. Tuesday, officers responded to a robbery at the Walgreens located on the corner of Highland and University Parkway around 9:30 p.m. A witness stated that a man entered the store…

Rose Creek residents prep for additional storms

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Severe weather returned to West Tennessee, impacting some who were still recovering from deadly storms that struck on Friday. Wednesday, our crews headed to Rose Creek Road in McNairy County. Four of the nine people…

Legislators push bill to arm teachers as protests rise

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Students from coast-to-coast rose to the call for a walkout on Wednesday, and here in West Tennessee was not different. Students at Crosstown High School in Memphis put down their books to participate in the walkout, holding…

Union University president speaks to local club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Downtown Rotary Club met for another luncheon. Wednesday, the club's guest was Union University's President Dub Oliver. Under his leadership, Union began and completed construction of The Logos, a new 54,000-square-foot library that opened in November…

FHU Theatre bringing two productions for April

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Theatre is bringing two productions this April. According to a news release, the theatre will be putting on “Alabama Rain” and “Eurydice” beginning Tuesday, April 18 through Sunday, April 23. The news release says…

Madison County budget committee members meet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local county budget members met on Wednesday. The committee allocated grant money they received for different departments. Next week, the committee will start their budget hearings for all the departments in the county. The committee is also…

Jackson police investigate fatal weekend shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend. According to JPD, officers were dispatched to 15 Gillman Lane around 2:41 p.m. on April 1. A news release says upon arrival, they…

Students provided free EKG screenings

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From heart disease to irregular heart beats, students are getting the opportunity to learn about their health. Electrocardiography is a medical test that has not been previously conducted at the Jackson-Madison County School System, but one…

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