Lane College students excited for homecoming week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's homecoming week for the Lane College Dragons, and students are excited for what the week will bring. "Last year we didn't really get to do nothing because of COVID, but…
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Hardin County prepares to honor fallen Deputy Matthew Locke
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County community is preparing to honor one of their own. Hardin County Sheriff's Deputy Matthew Locke died Saturday night while on duty. Visitation for loved ones to…
Weakley County woman dies in car fire
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Greenfield resident has died in a Wednesday morning car accident. A crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol states 40-year-old Amanda Pruitt was traveling west on Kimery Store Road when her vehicle veered off to…
Madison County Sheriff issues warning on fentanyl-laced pills
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr is issuing a public safety alert following a warning from the Drug Enforcement Administration about counterfeit pills. The DEA has seen an alarming increase in both the lethality and availability of…
Jacksonian to compete in Orlando for 2022 Special Olympics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jackson resident will head to Florida next summer with a big dream. According to a release from the City of Jackson, Meghan Roeder was chosen to compete in…
Local library launches new app in time for Banned Books Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Banned Books Week, founded by the American Library Association, is a week to celebrate challenged books -- books that some have tried to keep out of your local library. To celebrate,…
Jackson cemetery undergoes second inspection by state officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After the first review of the problems at Highland Memorial Gardens by the state, a follow-up shows there are still unresolved issues. State representatives from the Department of Insurance revisited the…
State leaders meet with local leaders after Megasite announcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders meet in Jackson after the Megasite announcement. During the meeting several state leaders including Governor Bill Lee and the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development thanked local leaders for their support…
Neighbor, friend of Tuesday shooting victim speaks out
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An overnight shooting has left one person dead. Around 11 p.m. Tuesday night, officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at Parkway East Apartments.…
New initiative aims to make Jackson a 4-Minute City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sept. 29 marks World Heart Day. Jackson averages 100 sudden cardiac arrests events each year, with a 6% survival rate. West Tennessee Healthcare and Friends of Heart are partnering with Avive Solutions to start a program called…
Department of Health gives update on Pfizer booster shot
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health provided an update on the CDC's approval of the Pfizer booster. Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey wants to remind you of who is eligible. She says the people who should get a booster…
Friends of Jackson-Madison County Library to host poet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library are hosting a Colorado poet. They say Kika Dorsey will be at the downtown library on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. Dorsey will read some of her recent work and…
Health officials say COVID-19 could become endemic
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Health officials are warning that good news does not mean the fight against coronavirus is over. "I would think that this is going to be something that's going…
Hunters for the Hungry accepting deer donations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Hunters for the Hungry program is accepting deer donations for the deer season. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation, who hosts the program, says there are over 55 places you can bring your deer donation. The TWF says…
8th annual 'Country Music Lends Down a Hand' to be held Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee is hosting its one and only fundraiser. The association says its 8th annual Country Music Lends…
