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Arts 'Round The Square to be Sept. 25 in Paris

PARIS, Tenn. -- The yearly Arts 'Round The Square is coming back to Paris. According to a news release, the event will feature pottery, painting, mixed media, woodworking, as well as live performances from Bethel University's Renaissance Theatre, the…

Crockett County students soil undies for science

ALAMO, Tenn. -- It's not every day that you dig up underwear. But at Crockett County Middle School, it's becoming a seventh grade tradition. "It's kind of strange," said student Wade Hall. "I've never heard of anybody that [has dug]…

Importance of calling before digging

GIBSON CO., Tenn-- Local utility officers want to show a dramatization of how important it is to call before you dig.   "It's very important to get the word out and to educate our community," said Allyson Horner, General Manager…

Late home arrival from school causes concerns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents are concerned over the arrival time of students. One school system representative says they are currently 27 bus drivers short and have been using other drivers to help cover different routes. The school system's chief support…

Le Bonheur CEO looks to expand in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is getting ready to expand the resources they provide across West Tennessee. Le Bonheur CEO Michael Wiggins spoke at the Jackson Rotary Club meeting about…

THP video encourages safety ahead of Labor Day weekend

With the Labor Day holiday almost here, Tennessee Highway Patrol released a video encouraging drivers to stay safe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHvQG20PczM&t=168s The video features deputies with the THP and other state highway patrols. And regardless of their uniform, they all say they…

Lane College hosts 139th annual Fall Convocation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College officially launched students into the 2021-22 school year with the school's 139th Fall Convocation. "It is a time when the college comes together to celebrate another…

Tennessee Secretary of State promotes voter registration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It is now National Voter Registration Month, and the Secretary of State’s office helping with efforts to get people registered. Secretary of State Tre Hargett says his office working to encourage voter registration in three ways: Holding…

Children continue to be hit hard by virus surge in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The state Department of Health says the number of children contracting COVID-19 now make up 40% of all of Tennessee’s cases. Tennessee is confronting a steady rise in hospitalizations that mirror the drastic numbers from the…

Schools come together for 10th annual RIFA food drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trinity Christian Academy and University School of Jackson are celebrating the 10th annual RIFA food drive. This year, USJ says Jackson Christian, Sacred Heart and St. Mary's are also…

JTA suspending Hollywood-Walmart route starting Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority says it is suspending one of its routes. JTA says the Hollywood-Walmart route will be suspended on Thursday, Sept. 2 until further notice. JTA says this decision was made due to a shortage…

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