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Hiller purchases over $10,500 in toys for kids

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is doing its part to get toys to kids this Christmas. Since Nov. 15, Hiller has been setting aside $50 from every tankless water heater sale to go to Toys…

Operation Warm Holidays sees rescue of 32 animals

MCEWEN, Tenn. -- An effort dubbed "Operation Warm Holidays" has saved multiple animals from neglectful conditions in Humphrey's County. The Animal Rescue Corps says the animals were rescued from a home in Warner Branch, an unincorporated area of McEwen.…

Ring in the New Year with First Day Hike at local parks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee National Parks is inviting everyone to walk in the new year. Tennessee State Parks says the First Day Hikes are made for everyone, regardless of age and ability, and will offer the chance to start a…

Tennessee to put $6.5 million into children, youth mental health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is putting $6.5 million into expanding mental health services. A news release says the funds are being divided among multiple programs aimed at increasing early intervention services…

166 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 166 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The additional cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 19,016. The health department also released…

Tips on protecting yourself from holiday scams

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Leaders Credit Union financial advisor is sharing tips on avoiding scams. "I would say there's no area that's immune to fraud, and as it gets worse you'll see more and more cases across email, across phone…

Nursing assisant faces charges in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A nursing assistant is being charged with possible abuse of an elderly adult. The Dyersburg Police Department says it was tipped off that a 74-year-old resident may have been assaulted by staff member at the Harborview Nursing…

Tyson to offer 'Tyson Tykes' at new Humboldt facility

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson is giving its future employees a new childcare option. Tyson says it is planning to build an on-site childcare and learning facility at its new Humboldt facility. In the news release, Tyson says the program will…

JTA announces New Year's Day schedule

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced its holiday schedule for New Year's Day. JTA says it will not be operating its regular bus hours, and says it will resume its services on Jan. 3 at 6 a.m. You…

Gas donated to storm victims in Tennessee, Kentucky

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is making sure tornado victims have power. The Tennessee State Pipe Trades Association donated almost 1,500 gallons of gas to northwest Tennessee and Kentucky storm victims. Members of the organization raised $10,000 to provide…

Jackson-Madison County General recognized for heart care

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is being recognized for its heart care services. The hospital has been awarded the HeartCARE National Distinction of Excellence, according to a West Tennessee Healthcare news release. The award was given to…

Santa to bring early Christmas to Dresden

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- This Thursday, one West Tennessee community will be treated to an early Christmas. The Dresden Elks Lodge will host "Christmas Strong: Santa Brings Christmas Back to Dresden." Between 1…

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