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Phipps Pharmacy recognized

---Local pharmacy recognized with award. According to a news release, Phipps Pharmacy recently earned the 2022 NCPA Innovation Center Excellence Award for Best Community Engagement. The NICE Awards, sponsored by RedSail Technologies, LLC., is in its 5th year and…

Jackson Central-Merry's Class of 1977 gets a tour

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Central-Merry's Class of 1977 got a tour of the school on Friday. Class member Michael Miner says many classmates from across the country have come to enjoy the reunion weekend. He says five years ago…

Madison County Sheriff's Office damaged in storm

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local law enforcement office is also recovering from Wednesday night's storm. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says the Madison County Sheriff's Office lost half of the gym roof and had a lot of trees…

GALLERY: Union City students present 'Motown Magic'

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- There was a blast from the past at Union City Elementary School on Thursday. The school's second grade class presented "Motown Magic," with students singing popular songs from the 1960s and 1970s. The students did it…

Fine Arts Showcase to be held at Jackson mall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says is coming up. JMCSS says the Spring Arts Showcase will be held on Saturday, April 9. JMCSS says the event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Old…

Freed-Hardeman announces finalists for Mr., Miss FHU

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The next Mr. and Miss FHU will soon be chosen. Freed-Hardeman University says those aiming to be the next Miss FHU are Anniston Butler, Suzanna Grady, CeCe Spencer and Kaylee Wadlington,…

Freed-Hardeman University celebrates its students, alumni

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local college celebrated their students and alumni. Friday afternoon, Freed-Hardeman University hosted a luncheon for alumni and students to celebrate the number of scholarships that were awarded. The university awarded almost 1,100 students with more…

Cedar Grove family shares storm experience

CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. -- A family shared how they were impacted by Wednesday's severe storm. Sarah Johnson, a resident of Cedar Grove, says when the storm started, she opened up her door to…

Obion County felon gets 9 years in prison for possessing a firearm

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- 26-year-old Cordarion Thompson has been sentenced to nine years in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. According to information presented in court, members of the U.S. Marshals executed an arrest warrant for…

Jackson Central-Merry class holds 45th reunion

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Central-Merry High School Class of 1977 celebrated their 45th reunion. "We all came to high school together and made significant bonds. After 45 years we are still…

Tosh Family Farms holds grand opening for pig farm

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local family farm company is changing their landscape with a new location. Tosh Family Farms' newest location held an open house luncheon in the Buena Vista community in Carroll County. Staff veterinarian Seth Krantz…

Local club offers endless pancakes for good cause

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Want to eat endless pancakes while also helping the children of the community? The Kiwanis Club has an upcoming event for you. On Saturday, April 16, the club will be hosting its Pancake Breakfast, with funds going…

Dyersburg man sentenced to 7 years over 2018 incident

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man has been sentenced to federal prison following a 2018 incident. According to court documents, Dyersburg police responded to a domestic disturbance in December of 2018. Once there, officers saw Robert Lee Blackwell, 35, of…

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