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Humboldt police seek person of interest

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the owner of the vehicle in this photo. Police say the vehicle is a gray Dodge Challenger. The owner of this vehicle is a person of interest…

FHU freshman get involved on campus

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freshman at Freed-Hardeman University are getting the full Lion experience. Students are fully moved in and getting ready to start their college career at FHU. They'll start the semester…

'Booze It and Lose It' campaign begins Aug. 18

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for the "Booze It and Lose It" campaign. The campaign coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled…

Jackson police investigating shots fired Sunday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a report of shots fired Sunday. Police say the Shotspotter system alerted officers to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of West Forest Avenue on Sunday. Police say no one…

38th Circles of Hope telethon raises over $1 million

JACKSON, Tenn--It's the 38th annual Circles of Hope telethon, helping to raise money for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. This is the organization's biggest fundraiser of the…

Playschool celebrates 50 years

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Today first First Presbyterian Playschool celebrated 50 years of their school. The program started in 1971 as a Mother's Day Helper program. Playschool is a play-based program that allows children…

FHU continues activities for move-in weekend

HENDERSON, Tenn. --- Freed-Hardeman University continues to host weekend activities to welcome students back on campus. As a part of their move-in weekend, incoming Freed-Hardeman University students had the opportunity to visit two…

Jackson kicks off its bicentennial celebration

JACKSON, Tenn-- A year long celebration is kicking off today for Jackson-Madison County bicentennial. Elaine Christian, who is the chairwoman of the bicentennial celebration says the community is excited to honor the history…

West TN university welcomes back students

HENDERSON, Tenn. --- Today Freed-Hardeman University welcomed new and transfer students onto campus. Move in day can be an exciting day for those attending college. Students had the opportunity to check in, meet…

Non-profit hosts food drive to feed local kids

JACKSON, Tenn. --- A local organization is feeding children one backpack at a time. Today RIFA hosted their tenth annual Pack the Bus Food Drive at different Kroger and Walmart locations around the…

Madison County Sheriff John Mehr aims for 3rd term

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local law enforcement leader is looking to remain in office. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr was at the Medon Community Center Tuesday evening for a community meeting when…

Woman rescued from flooded car in Bells

BELLS, Tenn. -- A flood rescue has been caught on camera. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Office, the woman was on her way to work on Roy Woods Road in Bells. She thought she would be able to cross…

Freed-Hardeman to welcome back students this weekend

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Move-in day for Freed-Hardeman University is this weekend. University staff members are getting prepared to welcome both new and returning students. Joe Askew, with FHU enrollment, says…

TBI: 3 arrested in connection to Whiteville homicide

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Three people have been arrested following a recent homicide in Whiteville. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 26-year-old Tatianna Delk was found shot and killed on the 300 block of Mt. Tabor Road on Monday. The TBI…

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