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City leaders reviews topics ahead of council meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city leaders are reviewing several issues before their monthly council meeting. "We want to look at what zoning we can do now to better enhance our city, create opportunities or move…

Civil War era cannon ball found in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- History is all around us, especially here in the Hub City. Some men were cleaning out a warehouse when they found a cannon ball from the Civil War era.…

Annual Christmas parade held on Main Street in Milan

MILAN, Tenn. -- The City of Milan held its annual Christmas parade Thursday night. Residents were able to line Main Street as fire trucks, floats decorated with an assortment of lights went by. Kids and adults were even able…

Humboldt kicks off Christmas with tree lighting

HUMBDOLT, Tenn. — The Christmas season has begun in Humboldt, and all it took was the flick of a switch! Dozens of residents came together for the annual Christmas Tree lighting on Main Street Thursday night. Though the weather…

Job fair held for the Haywood County Community Hospital

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One local hospital is reopening its doors and is in need of employees. Braden Health will be opening the Haywood County Community Hospital in January, and needs to fill 150 positions. The organization partnered with the…

Crumbl Cookies in Jackson holds soft opening

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is welcoming a new addition to help you curb your sweet tooth. Crumbl Cookies had a soft opening on Thursday, and owners say they are excited to…

West Tennessee Healthcare updates mammogram policy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local healthcare system is making big changes that could help you or your loved ones. West Tennessee Healthcare (excluding Camden Hospital) is changing their policy for mammograms. Under the new policy, patients for screening mammograms…

'Child-only' families receive one-time payment of $950

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services is giving families a boost ahead the holidays. In a news release, TDHS says families in the Families First program who qualified as "child-only" in October will receive $950, which will…

Check presented to FHU in honor of Chester County banker

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University was presented with a check on Wednesday. The check was given in memory of Bob East, who with many others, began the West Tennessee Bankers Invitational in 1986. The name was changed to the West…

'Friends of Heart' holds table tennis tournament to raise funds

JACKSON, Tenn.-- One organization raises funds to help those with heart conditions. 'Friends of Heart' hosted its first ever table tennis tournament at Hub City Brewery Wednesday evening. All the funds will benefit heart and vascular community through the work…

Health, community leaders promote awareness during World AIDS Day

JACKSON, Tenn.--Organizations and community leaders come together to promote awareness. The West Tennessee Community HIV and AIDS Partnership hosted its virtual World AIDS Day program, Wednesday evening. The program included the reading of the proclamation by Jackson Mayor Scott Conger,…

Family of high school shooting victim speaks out

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --  The father of a victim of the Humboldt High School shooting shares the aftermath. "I felt like I couldn't walk, it was like I couldn't breathe and it was a…

Health department marks World AIDS Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dec. 1 is designated as World AIDS Day. To mark the national awareness day, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department honored those affected by the virus. Local leaders and…

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