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Proceeds from Andrew Jackson Marathon given to nonprofit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse hosted a check presentation for the Andrew Jackson Marathon. The marathon presented a check to the center for $22,000, made up from the proceeds from…

TWRA encourages safe boating ahead of Memorial Day

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is celebrating National Safe Boating Week. Sgt. Ray Garton, with the TWRA, says there are a couple of things people need to check before…

TCAT Jackson aims to recruit as enrollment drops

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Manufacturing and healthcare: two of West Tennessee's biggest industries. And also some of the most popular programs at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. "At one time, we'll have 150…

UPDATE: Shooting suspect in custody following standoff

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser confirmed a shooting suspect has been taken into custody without incident. Wiser says the suspect, Quintez Brown, is wanted for attempted first-degree murder in connection to shooting that occurred at an…

Westwood Summer Camp announces new app for parents

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks department will be using a new sign-in and sign-out program for this year's Westwood Summer Camp. The program will operate through the ProCare app, according to a news release. "The…

Jackson police seek suspect in Dodge Store assault

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs help identifying a man believed to be involved in an assault. According to a news release, the incident occurred on May 23 at the Dodge Store on Lexington Avenue. Police describe the…

Henderson Co. Sheriff's Office investigating boat theft

UPDATE (5/28/21): Police say the vehicle has been identified and the boat has been recovered. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person believed to have been involved in…

Local church gives away 800 boxes of groceries, hygiene products

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church gives away much-needed supplies to the community. Englewood Baptist Church gave away 800 boxes of groceries and hygiene products Thursday. Senior Pastor Adam Dooley says over the past couple months, they've raised $20,000 in…

5 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,478 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,478. Those new cases range in age from 4-years-old to 76-years-old. There are currently three…

Multiplying Good: Almae Chappell

It’s time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It’s in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Almae Chappell…

Man convicted of rape of child, aggravated sexual battery

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-- A Gibson County jury has found Johnny Woolfork guilty of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery, according to a news release. The release says Woolfork, 66, was found guilty Wednesday in Humboldt Law Court. Woolfork is…

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