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TWRA responds to reports of bird illness

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responding to reports of dead birds across the country, following reports of a disease in eastern and midwestern states that affect birds. TWRA says the disease causes eye swelling and discharge…

Goldeyes leaving Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Winnipeg Goldeyes have been granted permission to return to Shaw Park on August 3 for their home opener, their first game in their home park since September 2019, according to a news release. "The Winnipeg Goldeyes…

1 Safe Place opens in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local family justice center is making its official opening to the public. "As we continue to fight against domestic violence in our community, it's an…

Sheriff John Mehr hosts community meeting in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents gathered for a community meeting. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr held his 54th community meeting early Thursday evening at the Beech Bluff Fire Station in east Madison County. Gary Thompson hosted the meeting and state…

Friends of Heart distributes more AEDs in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More AED devices being distributed throughout the Hub City. Friends of Heart presented four AED devices to the Boys and Girls Club in Jackson on Thursday. One device…

Music marker for Hammie Nixon unveiled in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Thursday, the state of Tennessee recognized an influential Brownsville native. The state presented a Tennessee Music Pathways marker to late blues legend Hammie Nixon. Nixon was a Brownsville…

Jackson man indicted in Bolivar carjacking

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man has been federally indicted following a carjacking last year in Hardeman County. Delvion "DJ" Beard, 20, of Jackson, was indicted for carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to…

LIFELINE shares schedule for early August

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has shared where you can donate blood in early August. According to LIFELINE, those locations and times include: Monday, Aug. 2 Lexington: First United Methodist Church – 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Alamo: Crockett…

Suspect in custody following overnight car chase in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A person is being charged following a car chase late Wednesday night that started in Madison County and continued through Jackson and into Haywood County. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes confirmed Thursday that Xavier Rogers…

Jackson police seek information in Sam's Club hit and run

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for information in a hit and run at Sam's Club on Emporium Drive. Police say the incident happened on July 14 around 12:30 p.m., when a white Chevrolet Express cargo…

TDCI hosting livestreamed financial seminar Friday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is partnering with Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books for a virtual event on Friday. According to a news release, the "Financial Freedom: Declare the Life You Want" event will…

Dollar Night at the Ballpark at Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday night is Dollar Night at the Ballpark at Jackson. The Winnipeg Goldeyes are hosting the Houston Apollos in the third game of their three game series at the Ballpark at Jackson. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.…

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