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3 Decatur County men arrested on drug related charges

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three Decatur County men were arrested on drug related charges, according to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says an undercover investigation was launched in 2019 into reports of methamphetamine being…

Henry County extends mask mandate to Sept. 30

PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer announced he is extending the county's mask mandate to Wednesday. The release says the order was originally set to expire Sunday at midnight. The mayor says Gov. Bill Lee's Executive Order 59,…

Hardin County man convicted of bank fraud, conspiracy

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. --  A Hardin County man has been convicted of bank fraud involving three banks in Tennessee and Alabama. According to a news release, 71-year-old Charles Ray Smith, of Crump, owned and operated several businesses in Tennessee, Alabama,…

Area Relief Ministry cancels Salt and Light Benefit Dinner

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Area Relief Ministries announced the Room in the Inn Salt and Light Benefit Dinner has been cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The event was scheduled to be held on October 13. According to the release, it…

84-year-old veteran receives high school diploma

SHREVEPORT, La. (CNN Newsource) -- An 84-year-old military veteran has received his high school diploma in Texas. He left high school his junior year to serve his country as a Marine during the Korean…

3 additional deaths, 24 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three additional deaths due to COVID-19. The health department says those deaths are: an 83-year-old woman who died Sept. 3 a 99-year-old woman who died Sept. 12 a 75-year-old…

Jefferson Awards highlights 2 million everyday heroes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, the Jefferson Awards virtually recognized ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities. During the awards, Multiplying Good officials said they launched the One in a Million Awards campaign to…

Mask giveaway held in West Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- People across the Hub City came out to North Parkway for a mask giveaway Thursday. The event was brought together by the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with representatives from…

Jackson business owners react to mask mandate expiration

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local business owners reacted to the expiration of the mask mandate in Madison County. The Jackson-Madison county Regional Health Department, in conjunction with the local COVID-19 task force, announced plans…

City of Jackson accepts AARP grant

JACKSON Tenn. -- Representatives for the City of Jackson accepted an AARP Community Challenge grant of $35,500 through a virtual check presentation. This grant will be used to improve the city's transportation accessibility by…

Carroll County woman charged with TennCare fraud

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Carroll County woman has been charged with TennCare fraud, according to a news release from the Office of Inspector General. The release says Heather Cox, 35, has been charged with TennCare fraud and theft of…

Multi-county chase ends in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A multi-county chase came to an end in Henderson County on Thursday. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol, the chase started just after 12:30 Thursday afternoon. Officials haven't confirmed what led…

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