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Jackson cemetery faces suspension following investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local cemetery is having numerous issues that made it close its doors to the public. On Sept. 14, a burial services program investigator went to Highland Memorial Gardens after reports that its mausoleum air conditioning had…

West Tennessee law enforcement learn more about hemp

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office held a conference Monday afternoon, helping agencies learn more about hemp plants. "We're having a training on hemp for law enforcement across West…

RIFA breaks ground in new project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit broke ground on Monday. RIFA unveiled the lot where their new warehouse space will be built. RIFA Executive Director Lisa Tillman says the almost 10,000 square foot building will be used to continue…

Humboldt alderman, business owner dies at 75

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt alderman and business owner died on Friday. Don Robert Graves died at the age of 75 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, according to an obituary. Graves, who served in the U.S. Army during the…

Milan police to host 5th Citizen's Police Academy

MILAN, Tenn. -- A local police department is giving the public an inside look of the task of working in law enforcement. The Milan Police Department is hosting its 5th annual Citizen's…

'Rate the Plates': Voting open for new license plate design

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It is time to "Rate the Plates" in the state of Tennessee. On Monday, Gov. Bill Lee announced that everyone can help choose the next standard license plate. You will have the choose between four different designs,…

Attorneys general address antitrust laws in letter

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III is helping push for an update on federal antitrust laws. According to a news release, a letter sent to House and Senate leaders by a coalition of state attorneys general…

New Jackson Central-Merry building officially opens

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The hallways of Jackson Central-Merry are buzzing with life, as students and teachers started their first official day in the new building Monday. Junior Elle Carter says she was skeptical…

Jay Bush appointed as new Madison County Attorney

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local commissioner welcomes a new title. The Madison County Commission held their fall planning meeting Monday. The commission appointed Jay Bush as the new county attorney. Bush was on the commission prior to being given…

Archeofest makes a comeback since beginning of pandemic

PINSON, Tenn. --Held at the Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park, Archeofest is a festival that celebrates the archaeology and culture of Native Americans.  The festival was a two day event that included traditional Native American performances, birds of prey show…

West Tennessee State Fair comes to an end

JACKSON, Tenn. --It's the last day for the West Tennessee State Fair, and many fair-goers are taking advantage of everything the fair has to offer.  “For me personally I like the rides, sometimes it's different for me, so just the…

Former WWE star shares his story at a local church

JACKSON, Tenn. --- A local church hosted a special guest from the WWE Hall of Fame. From success to salvation, Ted Dibiase spoke at the Victory Worship Center in Jackson for their homecoming family weekend. And he shared his story…

Arts in the Market returns to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Local artists showcase their work for a good cause. Artists from the West Tennessee Creative Collective Facebook group came together to display their art at Arts in the Market. The event was held at the West Tennessee…

West Tennessee State Fair returns for day four

JACKSON, Tenn --- The West Tennessee State Fair is back and people across Jackson and the surrounding areas are taking advantage.  What’s the fair without food?  There’s everything from funnel cakes, cheese curds to gator on a stick.  Along with…

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