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Union to host award-winning historian on Oct. 25

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University will be hosting award-winning historian David A. Bell on Oct. 25. Union says Bell will be speaking at the 24th annual Carls-Schwerdfeger History Lecture, where he will be discussing two topics. The first will be…

Altercation at Huntingdon Wendy's leaves 1 injured

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Around 11 p.m. on Oct. 5, a man drove through this Wendy's drive-thru for a meal. When he noticed his food was cold, things then took an unexpected turn. "He was like, 'Momma, I really thought that…

Texas woman arrested after drugs found in battery

FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Texas woman was arrested following a traffic stop Wednesday morning. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force says 30-year-old Bereniz Cavazos was stopped by agents on Interstate 40 in Fayette County. The task force says…

Madison County to increase efforts to reduce speeding

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office will partner with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to help promote "Slow Down Tennessee" from October 15-29. It's an effort to reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries and fatalities throughout the state by…

Jackson Fire Department continues Fire Prevention Week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fire Prevention Week is here, and this year's theme is the Sounds of Fire Safety. You should check your smoke alarm battery regularly once a month. Firefighters say once you start hearing your alarm chirp, it is…

Investigation underway into shooting outside jail

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting outside of a local jail. According to a news release from the TBI, at the request of 25th…

Jackson man receives 62 year sentence for gun, drug charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced 62 years in prison for gun and drug charges. According to a news release from District Attorney Jody Pickens, he states Kentavis Antwon Jones was released in January of 2019 after…

City of Jackson starts Tactical Urbanism initiative

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new initiative is giving the community the chance to work with city engineers. The city says the goal of the Tactical Urbanism initiative is to test new designs and form ideas on safety, health, and happiness…

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…

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