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High school students receive scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday, six students received the Jerome Ellington Scholarship Award, each worth $500. The presentation was held at Muse Park. The event was organized by Norma Ellington. Her son, Jerome Ellington was killed in January of 2009. Since…

City of Jackson, JPD announce steps taken to ensure safety

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson and the Jackson Police Department announced steps they are taking to ensure everyone's safety. A news release from the city says body cameras and training have been implemented in order to help protect…

Second round of testing held at correctional facility

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A second round of mass testing has been completed at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville. Northwest Warden Kevin Genovese says testing of staff and inmates has helped with stress and says he is appreciative of the…

179 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 160 recovered

JACKSON, Tenn. – One additional case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 179, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says the most recent case is…

Law enforcement respond to Madison Co. home

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators were called out to a location in north Madison County that later brought out a large law enforcement presence. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tom Mapes says a call came in around 6:20 p.m. Deputies…

SWHRA begins summer food program

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Human Resource Agency is making sure students do not go hungry this summer. "Come get the meals for the children. I don't want to miss anyone who may…

Gas line ruptured in Humboldt

HUMBODLT, Tenn. -- Emergency crews respond to a gas leak in Humboldt. The leak happened on Hawks Loop, off of Eastend Drive around 1:30 p.m. A resident reported the leak to the police and said a gas line had been…

Free online classes offered through Dyersburg State

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced it is offering free online classes. The courses are free to those who register before June 30, according to DSCC. Courses include: Managing Customer Service Fundamentals of Supervision and Management Personal Finance…

Kentucky Lake stocked with new species of bass

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new initiative in Benton County hopes to bring bigger fish and a better fishing experience. Local officials, along with the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, are stocking a different species…

University president discusses on-campus classes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University announced plans to welcome their students back for on-campus classes for the fall semester. "We are excited as everybody is ready to get back together," said Dub Oliver,…

Plane crashes onto Humboldt golf course

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An incredible sight at the Humboldt Golf and Country Club, where a small plane carrying two men came crashing to the ground. "You just didn't get a chance to…

Tennessee Black Caucus discusses death of Minnesota man

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee legislators are holding an online meeting to discuss George Floyd's death in Minnesota. The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators met via Zoom to discuss the response across Tennessee,…

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