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Bethel ranked in top 25 for executive online MBA program

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University celebrated a huge accomplishment. Bethel's MBA program has been ranked in the top 25 list of best online executive MBA programs for 2020. Bethel is ranked number 13 on that list, but this is not…

Health department confirms 27 new cases of COVID-19; 2,029 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 27 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The 27 new cases of COVID-19 brings the total number of positive Madison County residents to 2,029, according to the…

Firefighters do maintenance for fallen firefighter memorial

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. -- Firefighters from West Tennessee helped keep up a special memorial. Hardin County, Madison County and Milan Fire Departments worked on upkeep for the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial. The memorial is at the Tennessee Fire Academy in…

Family celebrates 10-year-old's birthday

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessean celebrated her 10th birthday. Kensley Greer's family held a drive-by birthday party Saturday afternoon to celebrate her milestone birthday. Family, friends -- even the Madison County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department -- got…

Victim of Preston Street shooting identified

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The victim of Saturday's Preston Street shooting has been identified. https://www.facebook.com/savingtheanimalstogether/posts/2680891165497774 In a Facebook post, Saving The Animals Together says organization president Wendy Pickett was the victim of the shooting.…

2 students named Mr. and Miss FHU during ceremony

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Two students took home the crown after a competition at local university. Freed-Hardeman University hosted its Mr. and Miss FHU Ceremony in Chapel Hall Saturday morning. For FHU, this…

JPD investigating east Jackson shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in east Jackson. The shooting took place on Preston Street, and investigators say that a woman is in critical condition. Investigators say that a suspect is in…

Dyerburg State releases new health and safety guidelines

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College released details on their new health and safety guidelines Friday. Dyersburg State says it will require a daily questionnaire, temperature check and face mask for students, faculty and staff, according to the release.…

Health department confirms 1 death, 42 new cases of COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed one more COVID-19 patient has died, and another 42 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The health department says a 85-year-old man died on Friday due to…

8-year-old helps kids, homeless in a unique way

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A young girl in north Jackson is helping those in need, one bag at a time. Eight-year-old Lillian Cashion puts bags together of hygiene items and snacks to deliver to the homeless and kids in need. She…

Official provides tips on spotting elder abuse

JACKSON, Tenn. -- General District Attorney Matthew Stowe of Judicial District 24 of Tennessee is discussing the ways you can identify elder abuse. Stowe says the most common types of abuse are financial, physical and neglect. Ways that you can…

MCSO kicks off partnership to curb impaired driving

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Drive sober or get pulled over." It's common advice we hear, especially around major holidays. "Just like any other THSO event, we'll be stepping up enforcement activities by increasing the amount of officers on the street," Sgt.…

18-year-old charged following Dyersburg school incident

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police say a man is being held after an incident at the Dyersburg Intermediate School on Friday. Dyerburg police say they responded to the school after a report of a person being seen on the playground…

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