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HBCU leaders move forward after last week's bomb threats

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With bomb threats affecting several historically Black colleges and universities last week, leaders at those colleges discussed plans to move forward. Twenty HBCUs received bomb threats from a hate group called…

Speaking of Art fundraiser to be held March 10

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is returning to West Tennessee. West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center will be hosting their ninth annual Speaking of Art fundraiser. The event is in partnership with…

Mail scam targets business owners in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Business owners should be wary of a new scam, according to Secretary of State Tre Hargett. The news release says the scam sees a fake mailer from a company -- Business Document Center -- telling owners they…

City chooses Dallas Weddle as Hub City Hero for January

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has chosen its first Hub City Hero for 2022. The city announced on Tuesday that Dallas Weddle has been chosen as the Hub City Hero for January. Weddle, 15, is a freshman at…

Audit committee talks Equestrian Park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, the Madison County Audit Committee held a meeting to discuss the finances of Madison County. The main topic of the meeting was the Equestrian Park, the discussion of construction, and how they are going to handle…

Man rescued near bridge along Old Medina Road

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Tuesday morning a man was rescued from a sandbar on a local river. Around 6 a.m., the Madison County Fire Department received a call from a man stuck…

UPDATE: TBI says missing 13-year-old found safe

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Yuliza Perez has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert on behalf of the Jackson Police Department. The…

Tennessee State Parks host romantic getaways for Valentine's

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and couples looking for a way to celebrate the special date may be in luck. Select state parks throughout Tennessee will be offering dining specials and overnight packages throughout Valentine's weekend, including…

Foundation looks to help non-profits with grants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is looking to help other non-profits with their grant. The Foundation is accepting applications for their Community Impact Grants. The grants help other non-profit organizations or a fund of the Foundation that serves residents…

Human trafficking survivor, advocate shares story

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A human trafficking survivor and advocate for criminal justice reform shared her story. "This a very unique conference because it's one of two of its kind in the United…

School board officials talk Oman Area, Pope School

JACKSON, Tennessee. — The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a work session on Monday. Main topics discussed were the Oman Area and Pope School project. Dusty Mays, a civil engineer, shared what…

Annual First Ladies' Luncheon to be held in April

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is preparing for a big fundraiser. United Way of West Tennessee's Women's Leadership Council is excited to present the ninth annual First Ladies' Luncheon. It's one of United Way's Largest Fundraising events. This year,…

Grant aimed at increasing medical staff in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new medical grant that targets rural Tennessee was recently passed. The Rural Health Association was recently awarded a $75,000 grant from Amerigroup Tennessee to increase the number of medical…

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