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Students get hands on experience at 4-H electric camp

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students from across West Tennessee participated in 4-H Electric Camp Tuesday. Students got hands-on experience learning about science, technology, engineering and robotics. The one-day event included learning stations…

JMCSS hiring to fill eight new positions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is hiring to fill eight new positions for the 2021-2022 school year. The district currently has five openings for grounds operations, and three opportunities…

Haywood County Sheriff describes Monday plane crash

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A plane crash in Haywood County is under investigation. On Monday afternoon, Haywood County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a plane crash in the 8900 block of Highway…

Standoff in Dyersburg leads to arrest of wanted man

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A standoff in Dyersburg ends with one man in custody. According to a post from the Dyersburg Police Department Facebook page, officers responded to an alleged burglary at residence on Brasfield Street around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.…

Second juvenile from Wilder Youth escape now in custody

FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A second teenager who escaped a Fayette County youth detention facility is back in custody, according to U.S. Marshals. A 17-year-old teenager who escaped the Wilder Youth Development Center on June 23 was arrested in Chattanooga…

Former Benton Co. pastor, coach facing federal charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Joshua Henley, a former pastor and basketball coach in Benton County, is now facing federal charges. Court documents show Henley had an initial appearance Tuesday morning in U.S. District Court in Jackson. Henley was originally charged in…

Firefighters Freedom Festival returning to McKellar-Sipes on July 4

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The annual Madison County Firefighters Freedom Festival is right around the corner. The Madison County Fire Department hosts the event every year with activities for children, food concessions, and a fireworks show. According to a news…

Lifeline Blood Services announces July blood drives

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is hosting several blood drives throughout the month of July across West Tennessee. Those drives are currently set for the following dates, times, and locations: Thursday, July 1 Paris: First United Methodist Church from…

UT Health Science Center chancellor search underway

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee system is searching for the next chancellor of the UT Health Science Center, according to a news release. Chancellor Steve Schwab announced his retirement on June 1, the release says. Schwab plans to…

Jackson State Community College hosting summer softball camps

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College's athletics program will be hosting three softball camps this summer for children 6-years-old through college. According to a news release, students will "experience what we do in college to evaluate our student-athletes as…

UPDATE: Old Medina Road reopened

UPDATE: Jackson police confirmed Old Medina Road reopened around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are diverting traffic on Old Medina Road due to a crash Tuesday morning. Police say the crash is on Old Medina Road near…

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