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Tennessee launches volunteer portal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is making it easier to find volunteers, or to volunteer yourself. Volunteer Tennessee and first lady Maria Lee announced the launch of the Tennessee Serves Network on Thursday. The network connects volunteers centers…

Dyersburg State President Karen Bowyer retiring after 37 years

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College President Karen Bowyer is retiring after 37 years. The college made the announcement Thursday in a news release. Dyersburg State says its first female and third president will be retiring effective Dec. 31,…

Suspect in January 2019 murder convicted

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man suspected in a fatal shooting in January 2019 has been convicted of first-degree murder and a gun charge. According to a news release, 25-year-old Elijah Garrison, known as "Evil," was sentenced this week following a…

JMCSS updates progress on community projects

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board is moving forward with four projects throughout the district. Those projects are the Jackson Academic STEAM Academy, the JMCSS Teaching and Learning Center, Pope School K-8, and a multipurpose stadium, according to…

9 charged following drug investigation in Decatur County

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Nine people are facing charges following a nine month investigation into drug trafficking in Decatur County, according to the sheriff's office. The Decatur County Sheriff's Office says the investigation began in mid-August 2020, with investigators…

5 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,450 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed five additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,450. Those new patients range in age from 19-years-old to 55-years-old. There…

Police apprehend suspect in deadly midtown shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police have apprehended the suspect in the deadly shooting that took the life of woman in the 300 block of North Fairgrounds. On May 18, at approximately 3:40 p.m., officers with the Jackson Police Department were…

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