Dresden business is back after being destroyed
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- One local business is opening up after a life-changing event. The owner of the business says he has a long history in Dresden and couldn't stay closed for much…
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Tyson to give employees seedlings for Earth Day
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is celebrating Earth Day a day early in Obion County. The company is giving 1,800 free tree seedlings to facility team members in the county, according to a news release. The seedlings come from…
Proposed bill could penalize leaving dogs outside in harsh weather
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A proposed bill from Rep. Sabi ‘Doc’ Kumar aims to make it an offense to leave an animal tied outside during harsh weather. Just this week, Kumar presented his bill to the House. “Under present law, it…
Campaign trip leads Rep. David Kustoff to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff paid a visit to the Hub City on Wednesday. Kustoff announced Monday he will be running for his fourth consecutive term for the Tennessee District 8 seat in…
City of Jackson recognizes Donate Life Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is honoring April as Donate Life Month. Mayor Scott Conger presented a proclamation partnered with Tennessee Donor Services on Wednesday. Currently 100,000 people are on the…
Renaissance Center to be auctioned, FHU plans teach-out for Dickson students
DICKSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is partnering with luxury real estate auction marketing firm J.P. King to auction the Renaissance Center in Dickson. This follows a recent announcement that the…
Injuries reported when prisoner van turns over on I-40
WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesperson says a private jail transport van carrying six inmates on Interstate 40 has turned over, and some injuries have been reported. Lt. Bill Miller says the van was traveling from Nashville…
Tennessee's Secretary of the State stops in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's Secretary of the State made a stop in the Hub City. Secretary of State Tre Hargett spoke at the Jackson Rotary Club meeting held on Wednesday. The meeting took…
Police find stolen car in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A large police presence was seen in downtown Jackson on Wednesday. Jackson police say one of the Flock cameras captured a car, which then led to a traffic…
Man allegedly involved in attack on pregnant woman found
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service says a person who was allegedly involved in an attack on a pregnant woman in Milan has been found. The news release says that Javion Mayo, 21 of Jackson, was found Tuesday near…
Ground broke in construction of Tyson Tykes
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods Humboldt held a ground breaking ceremony for the Tyson Tykes Child Care Facility on Wednesday. "It's an opportunity for us to really take information that we heard from…
Food drive held in Alamo; second planned for Thursday
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A group of volunteers in Alamo gathered on Wednesday to host a food drive for the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program. The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council has paired with…
Grants for animal shelters available in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Help is available to Tennessee's animal shelters. According to a news release, animal shelters can now apply for grants to help them provide low-cost spay and neuter services. The release says that the funds for the grant…
Over 20 Tennessee State Parks awarded for going green
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over 20 state parks have been awarded for going green in Tennessee. According to a news release, a total of 28 Tennessee State Parks earned the Platinum status, which is the highest level of achievement in the…
Earth Day themed art gallery on display in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is partnering with the Jackson Arts Council to present the Mayor's Masterpieces: Earth Day Children's Art Gallery. The Mayor's Masterpieces features artwork made by artists from Jackson and Madison County students. K-8…
