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New initiative aims to make Jackson a 4-Minute City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sept. 29 marks World Heart Day. Jackson averages 100 sudden cardiac arrests events each year, with a 6% survival rate. West Tennessee Healthcare and Friends of Heart are partnering with Avive Solutions to start a program called…

Department of Health gives update on Pfizer booster shot

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health provided an update on the CDC's approval of the Pfizer booster. Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey wants to remind you of who is eligible. She says the people who should get a booster…

Friends of Jackson-Madison County Library to host poet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library are hosting a Colorado poet. They say Kika Dorsey will be at the downtown library on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. Dorsey will read some of her recent work and…

Health officials say COVID-19 could become endemic

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Health officials are warning that good news does not mean the fight against coronavirus is over. "I would think that this is going to be something that's going…

Hunters for the Hungry accepting deer donations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Hunters for the Hungry program is accepting deer donations for the deer season. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation, who hosts the program, says there are over 55 places you can bring your deer donation. The TWF says…

Waste Collection Day set for Oct. 23 in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is holding another Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. The city says the next day is planned for Saturday, Oct. 23, and will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held…

1 dead, 1 in custody after Tuesday night shooting in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person is dead and another is in custody after a Tuesday night shooting. The Jackson Police Department responded to the 200 block of Roosevelt Parkway shortly after 11 p.m. after a report of shots fired. Upon…

National Coffee Day: Here's where you can snag a free cup

September 29 is National Coffee Day! A few brands around West Tennessee are offering incentives Wednesday, including free coffee. Starbucks You can bring any clean, empty and reusable cup, up to 20oz, to Starbucks for a free cup of Pikes…

Westview High School band holds fundraiser

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One band is marching to the beat of its own drum, and with big travel plans. Westview High School band held its 35th annual Band Supper Tuesday evening. This year's meal included a barbecue sandwich,…

United Way to host 80th anniversary banquet in December

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is hosting a banquet. The United Way of West Tennessee will be hosting their anniversary banquet at the end of this year, celebrating 80 years serving the area. Attendees can enjoy dinner, a silent…

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