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4 cases of Potomac Horse Fever confirmed in Middle, East Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has confirmed four horses have tested positive for Potomac Horse Fever. In a news release, the state says cases were confirmed in Robertson and Wilson Counties in Middle Tennessee, and in Hawkins…

JMCSS announces temporary class plans for JCM students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Temporary plans have been announced for students slated to attend Jackson Central-Merry High School this fall. The school has not yet opened due to construction delays. Jackson-Madison County Schools says JCM students in sixth through eighth grade…

Health department to participate in Red Sand Project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will be participating in the Red Sand Project to raise awareness of human trafficking. Health department staff members will be pouring red sand in sidewalk cracks at the health department on…

Man in custody following Saturday standoff in Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A man is in custody following a standoff at a Henderson home over the weekend. Henderson Police Department responded to a home on Johnson Circle around 6 p.m. Saturday, after reports of a man threatening to harm…

AMT program at Jackson State kicks off eighth year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is celebrating eight years of the advanced maintenance technician work cooperative this year. Students in the AMT program met with their new employers on…

Ice cream social helps Ugandan communities

PARIS, Tenn. -- An ice cream social helps West Tennesseans get together and share how their help has impacted communities in Uganda. "Being able to sit down with the real people that are impacting people's lives and being able to…

Racers reunite to reminisce

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Buckle up your seat-belts because we're going for a ride. Today people gathered at the VFW for a Drag Race Reunion. People there discussed past drag races, upcoming ones, and…

Humboldt resident to cycle against cancer

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --- A West TN man plans to cycle for charity. According to a news release, Humboldt resident, Mark Zautner plans to ride his bike 250 miles during the month of September to raise money for children's cancer research.…

Kids pop up shop helps young entrepreneurs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local event help kids learn to run a business. "The kids pop up allows kids to come in, showcase their merchandise and actually sell their merchandise to the…

Back to school fair sheds light on local resources

JACKSON, Tenn. --- A local school held a back to school Community Connections Fair. Transition Academy is hosting their annual transition fair, students can come and get supplies, free haircuts, and a variety of…

Hub city camp encourages kids to bounce back

JACKSON, Tenn. --- It's time to bounce back with Bounce Back Basketball Camp. On Saturday, Bounce Back Basketball Camp held their 17th annual camp this year. The event was held from 8 a.m. to…

Camp offers kids the opportunity to learn from a pro

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. --- A local city receives a visit from a former NFL player. The City of Whiteville hosted NFL running back Dexter McCluster for the very first youth football training camp. The kids…

Jackson Recreation and Parks to host movie night

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Movies in the Park continue. According to the Jackson Recreation and Parks Facebook page, movies in the park will continue next week in celebration of '731 Day.' Looking for something fun to do with the little ones…

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