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3 car crash along Highway 70, Smith Lane under investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials are investigating a crash that occurred in West Madison County. According to officials, the crash happened Wednesday afternoon on Highway 70 west and Smith Lane. The three car crash included a truck, a car, and…

State leaders make pitch for law enforcement to come to Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State leaders are making the case for law enforcement across the country to come to Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long announced their efforts on Wednesday. The goal…

Tyson Foods hosts giveaway to bring in new employees

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is giving away food with hopes of new employees in return. Wednesday morning, Tyson distributed 38,000 pounds of food, totaling more than 2,900 cases of different Tyson Foods proteins to support families in Newbern. The donation event was open…

Haywood County Schools chosen for AWARE grant

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Haywood County Schools as been awarded a grant to support the mental health of students. The news release from the school says funding is coming from the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education) grant. The…

TDOT pauses lane closures for Thanksgiving holiday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Driving to your Thanksgiving meal is being made a little easier by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT says it is stopping all construction-related lane closures from 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 to midnight on Sunday,…

Additional death, 83 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms that individual is a 41-year-old female who died November 10. A total of 315 Madison…

Boys & Girls Club kicks off Windows of Hope campaign

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event that brightens the lives of children was kicked off Tuesday night to the sound of Christmas classics. The Boys & Girls Club of Jackson began its Windows of Hope fundraiser. Kids were able…

86 Pearson Lane, LLC to bring operation to Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- In the midst of the great resignation, unemployment numbers, and staff shortages, there is good news for one local city. Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe have announced new operations in…

Board of Regents chooses next Dyersburg State president

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee board has chosen the next president of Dyersburg State Community College at a special meeting. The Board of Regents on voted unanimously to appoint Scott Cook as the next president of the northwest Tennessee…

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