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Volunteers help Scarlet Rope build new home

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Scarlet Rope Project is getting a new place to help victims of sexual assault. People from across the country are coming together to help build a new residential building for the project in Jackson. Not…

Local leaders get update on Blue Oval City progress

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local leaders met to discuss the beginning stages of the Blue Oval City project on Wednesday. Kel Kearns and Andy Bianco with Ford Motor Company addressed concerns from leaders. The project is still in phase one, which…

Elks #192 to host 'A Tribute to America'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Elks #192 is hosting A Tribute to America. The event is being held to support the Elks Veterans Fund, and will offer attendees pulled pork barbecue and DJ and karaoke from Marty E. Harvey AM Entertainment. Plus,…

McNairy County woman making blankets for Ukrainian kids

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One woman wants to make sure no child gets left behind. Donniella Sullivan is a resident of McNairy County. She is teaming up with Hobby Lobby and Samaritan's Purse to make blankets for children in Ukraine.…

Public voices concerns for 1,000 Acre Lake

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Community members gathered to voice their opinions. Due to recent legislation, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been given the task to manage the 1,000 Acre Lake in Carroll County. Officials with the TWRA say…

Doctor shares summer health tips

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With warm and sunny conditions on the way to West Tennessee, it's important to start preparing and to know your summer safety tips early. Dr. Michael Revelle says it's important to be aware of sun exposure and…

Gas prices high for summer travelers

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Summer months means it's time for a vacation. But this summer might look a little different. "We're excited to get to Nashville. I am going to be…

What to know about a stroke

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of May highlights National Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. William Barrow, with West Tennessee Healthcare, says in Tennessee, there are between 20,000 to 25,000 strokes a year.…

Building dedicated to fallen officer

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Friends, family and law enforcement officers gathered in the heart of downtown Martin to honor a University of Tennessee Martin graduate. "We are honoring a fallen…

Cookout to benefit the Salvation Army

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A spring cookout is benefiting the Salvation Army. The cookout is being hosted by the Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 11 at 5 p.m. The menu for the cookout includes: Grilled salmon or baby back ribs Baked…

'Freshman Academy' gives students chance to prepare for high school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is helping their students prepare for high school. Incoming ninth graders are invited to participate in Freshman Academy, a three-day camp that will be held at their 2022-2023 high school campus. Soon-to-be…

Madison County hosting job fair on Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In need of a job? Madison County governments are partnering to offer countless career opportunities for you on Tuesday. The job fair will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7…

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