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Healthcare job fair coming to Humboldt Feb. 14
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Area Healthcare Job Fair will be hosted in Humboldt on Monday, February 14. More than 20 companies are expected to participate. Applications will be accepted in person and preliminary interviews will be provided on-site.…
HOTWORX to hold grand opening in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new fitness studio with a unique twist is opening its doors in Jackson. HOTWORX, headquartered in Marrero, Louisiana, is described as the first ever 24/7 infrared fitness studio. It combines…
Local florists discuss impacts from flower supply issues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After reports across the nation of flower supply shortages, we spoke with local florists to see if they have been affected. Kent Freeman, owner of J. Kent Freeman Floral Design, says this year has been more challenging…
Rise in domestic violence worries local leaders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations are seeing a dangerous issue increase. "Ranks up there as almost 50% of all of the crimes against persons that take place in Madison County, and that's pretty consistent throughout West Tennessee," said Jenci Spradlin,…
Haywood County School Board holds meeting
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County School Board held their monthly meeting on Thursday. During the meeting, students talked about STEM programs and how the courses have helped them. They also awarded the Teacher of the Year for…
Jackson TGI Friday's celebrates delivery workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One restaurant is showing its appreciation and saying thank you. TGI Friday's dedicated Thursday to showing their appreciation to delivery workers. Delivery workers were able to show up in their work uniforms, or show their credentials, and…
Jackson-Madison school board votes on purchase of Oman Arena
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board approved a potential purchase. The school board voted to move forward with trying to acquire the Oman Arena on Thursday. School Board Chairman Pete Johnson says the motion now goes to…
Madison County Fire gives out free smoke alarms
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire station hosted an event to provide free smoke detectors for residents of West Tennessee. The Madison County Fire Department partnered with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal Office and the Red Cross to provide…
Henry County Helping Hand hosts annual auction
PARIS, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is continuing a more than 44 year tradition to help raise funds. Henry County Helping Hand is hosting its annual auction that benefits over 80 organizations…
Savannah K9 to get new layer of protection
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department's K9 Hera is getting a new layer of protection. Hera is getting a bullet and stab protective vest from the non-profit called Vest Interest in K9s, Inc., according to a news release…
Body found in pond confirmed to be William Brian McKenzie
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has confirmed that a body found in August is William Brian McKenzie. The body was found in a vehicle in the pond of the Howeston Mill Drive subdivision on August 29, 2021. Jackson…
MISSING: Goldie Ross-Donnell, last seen Feb. 4 in Jackson area
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department confirm they are searching for a local missing woman. 53-year-old Goldie Ross-Donnell was last seen in the Jackson/Madison County area on February 4, 2022. She is approximately 5'5" and 150lbs, with…
Indiana man wanted for murder spotted in West Tennessee
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement are searching for a man wanted for murder. Jeremy Etheridge is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force. The suspect wanted for murder…
U.S. Marshals capture man wanted for Jackson shooting in Memphis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals have captured a local man wanted for attempted first degree murder. 26-year-old Tony Darnell Jones, of Jackson, was arrested in Memphis. Jones was wanted by the Jackson Police…
