Long-time Braves fan's dream comes true
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One baseball fan has been cheering for one team for 70 years. Through thick and thin. "I don't think they have ever been favored ever to win a Pennant Race, let…
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Town of Sardis lifts boil water notice
SARDIS, Tenn. -- The Town of Sardis Water System has lifted the boil water notice. The town says the water has been tested and is good for consumption. The boil water notice was put info effect on Wednesday after a…
Sen. Blackburn works to exempt essential workers from vaccine mandates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- To fight against mandating COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced the Keeping our COVID-19 Heroes Employed Act. "This legislation very simply states that if you are deemed an essential…
Crockett Co. business robbed at gunpoint; suspects at large
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police are searching for multiple suspects after an armed robbery in Crockett County Thursday morning. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Department, around 10:40 a.m., a man entered Gumflat Grocery wielding a firearm and demanding…
LIFELINE holds annual 'Vein Drain' blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services got donors in the Halloween spirit for their annual Vein Drain blood drive. Staff and blood donors were allowed to dress as their favorite characters while also helping save lives. The first 100 donors…
Audit reveals West TN health clinic was overpaid $4.7 million by TennCare
The Tennessee Comptroller's Office says Grove Primary Care Clinic was overpaid more than $4.7 million by TennCare. A report states that an examination into quarterly invoices between January 2014 and June 2019 revealed the clinic reported inaccurate information to the…
TBI launches new Sex Offender Registry ahead of Halloween
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A law enforcement organization launched a new resource for the public. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the organization has launched a new Tennessee Sex…
St. Jude patient comes home cancer-free on 7th birthday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One family has a huge reason to celebrate. On August 20th of last year, then 6-year-old Carter Bradford was diagnosed with leukemia. Now, after 70 days at St. Jude, Carter is cancer-free and he and his family…
Local health organizations collaborating to help children in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local health organizations are collaborating to help children in the Hub City. According to a news release from West Tennessee Healthcare, Le Bonheur will be having a pediatric hospital within the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.…
TN Coordinator of Elections speaks to Jackson Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, the Jackson Rotary Club hosted Tennessee's Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins at their monthly meeting. Goins spoke to the group about election integrity and the importance of individuals in the community. Goins says Tennessee is a…
Rising gas prices also raises concerns in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When filling up your gas tank, you might have noticed that gas prices are a little more expensive than usual. "Everyday it's getting higher. Day-by-day. Just unbearable. Used to be like…
Candy delivery brings smiles to Weakley County students
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students were treated on Wednesday, and it was just in time for Halloween. The Weakley and Obion County Carl Perkins Center partnered with Wendell Alexander Reality to deliver candy to students in Weakley County. The…
Book vending machine comes to Martin Elementary
MARTIN, Tenn. -- When you think of a vending machine, what comes to mind? Candy, or a bag of chips? At Martin Elementary, instead of feeding students' stomachs, this machine is feeding their…
Governor appoints current commissioner, construction vet as CEO of Megasite
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Clay Bright as the Chief Executive Officer of the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee. The news release says Bright spent more than 30 years with one of the country's largest construction firms,…
JTA to hold 32nd Annual Food Drive Nov. 10, 11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Riders of JTA will have the chance to help RIFA and get to their destination. JTA announced that it will be holding its 32nd Annual Food Drive for RIFA on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11., according to…
