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WRAP joins efforts to raise awareness of domestic violence

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit agency is joining a month-long national campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence. WRAP and Jackson-Madison County elected officials have proclaimed October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness…

Hospital closes temporary ICU, continues surgeries

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It has been nearly two years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 numbers are on the decrease here in Jackson as more people wear their masks and take…

Shiloh National Military Park to host series of October hikes

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is hosting a series of ranger-led hikes this October. Each hike will be at its own portion of the battlefield, and will feature moderate terrain for hikers, the park says. The park says…

JPD, McDonald's celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you stopped at the McDonald's on North Highland Avenue in Jackson Wednesday morning, you may have been greeted by someone in a different uniform. McDonald's and the Jackson Police Department celebrated National Coffee with a…

Man wanted in Kansas homicide found in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshal Service says a man wanted in Kansas was found in Madison County. Marshals say Andrel Spates Jr. was tracked to a home on Sable Wood Cove in Three Way, where he then surrendered…

TDOT marks October as Adopt-A-Highway month

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Wondered about adopting a highway? October may be the month for you. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is continuing its effort to reduce litter by recognizing October as Adopt-A-Highway month. TDOT says the program began in 1989,…

TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hardeman County

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hardeman County. According to the TBI, correctional officers with the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office were outside of the Hardeman…

Senator takes part in 7th annual Barbecue Fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One senator showed his thanks to his supporters. Sen. Ed Jackson was a part of the seventh annual Barbecue Fundraiser on Tuesday. The plates included a barbecue sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, and a brownie for dessert.…

Delta Dental offers 'Water's Cool @ School' grant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Delta Dental of Tennessee is offering a new grant to middle schools across the state. Delta says the grant will be used to replace water fountains with a contactless Elkay bottle-filling station through the "Water's Cool @…

Kustoff visits Jackson to discuss recent bills in Washington D.C.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A U.S. representative visited the Hub City on Tuesday. Congressman David Kustoff visited the Jackson Exchange Club to discuss what's going on in Washington D.C. He discussed big spending bills regarding infrastructure, and the Reconciliation Bill…

Sheriff's deputy, Gleason Vice Mayor Danny Browning has died

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sgt. Danny Browning, with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, died Tuesday evening. Weakley County Sheriff Mike Wilson says Browning had been in the hospital due to COVID-19. Browning served multiple roles in the community, including…

Local clinic helps highlight breast cancer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since 1985, October has been observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to the cancer affecting hundreds of thousands of people every year. "Of course breast cancer is not…

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