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Foundation awards $50,000 in grants to local nonprofits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One foundation is wanting to make a big impact on the community. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation held its annual Community Impact Grants Awards Celebration on Monday. The Foundation grants money to nonprofits in the community.…

Airport Authority looks to future as new flights continue

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority held their board meeting early Monday evening. They discussed financials, and it showed the airport is in good shape. They also discussed new projects like the Apron Lighting…

Hub Club summer program provides summer fun, education

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program is combining summer fun and education. The Hub Club is a community-based program focused on giving kids opportunities to grow, learn strong leadership skills, and more. Besides the fun, club officials say they didn't…

Flag Day ceremony held at Jackson park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held a celebration in Liberty Park. The city hosted a Flag Day ceremony to recognize the stars and stripes of the American flag. On…

Dyersburg police investigating June 4 shooting at car wash

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in the investigation of a June 4 shooting. The department says their officers responded to a shooting at a car wash on Forrest Street around 5:15 p.m. on…

Convict sentenced to life without parole in official's death

RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) — A convicted felon has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in a deal with prosecutors in the rape and killing of a Tennessee prison administrator during a 2019 escape. Curtis Ray Watson pleaded no…

Governor to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Tuesday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is placing a highlight on elder abuse. According to a news release, Gov. Bill Lee will declare Tuesday as Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The state says the goal is to protect the older…

Dyersburg State hosting IV Therapy Certification course

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College is offering an IV Therapy Certification course next month for current Licensed Practical Nurses. The in-person course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 6 through July 22, from 4 p.m. to…

Shiloh National Military Park to host hike Saturday

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park has announced a special hike, scheduled for Saturday, June 19. The ranger-led hike "Crittenden Pushes the Center" will start at 10 a.m. at Tour Stop 2, according to a news release. The hike…

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