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Tennesseans observe Day of Hope across state

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We're really wanting to raise awareness for multiple different topics," Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network southwest regional director, Lindsey Carr said. Topics like mental health, substance misuse, suicide and Narcan…

Education Vision Committee discusses school system's future

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County Education Vision Committee discuss what lies ahead for the Jackson-Madison County School System. "Public-private update, contractor for Pope and also the superintendent search, we'll talk…

UT Martin visited by Randy Boyd

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Randy Boyd, the University of Tennessee's interim president, visited the UT Martin Campus Tuesday. Boyd says this was a time for him to share his vision for the UT system.…

West Tennesseeans continue to help tornado victims

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are continuing to help those affected by the storms in Middle Tennessee. "Our student council likes to serve in any way that we can. So, collecting stuff for…

JMCSS officials plan deep clean of schools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School officials plan for a deep clean in response to growing coronavirus concerns. Next week is spring break for Jackson-Madison County students. While students take a break, custodial staff will deep clean and disinfect all…

TWRA: Body of missing boater found

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed that the body of one of the missing boaters has been found. A Facebook post by the TWRA says they…

Jackson's Youth Council holds first meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- High school students are getting the chance to impact their city. Tuesday was the first meeting of the City of Jackson's Youth Council. Nine students, one from each of the high…

Hospitals prepare for possibility of coronavirus

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed seven cases of coronavirus across the state. Hospitals in West Tennessee are preparing for the possibility of coronavirus in the communities they serve. "We…

Jackson begins city-wide disinfectant effort

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With cases of the coronavirus confirmed in cities on both sides of Jackson, officials aren't taking any chances. "Our grounds keeping crew and sanitation dispersing throughout our public facilities this week to make sure we're disinfecting," said…

Lane College cancels concert choir tour due to coronavirus

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College announced Tuesday that their Concert Choir Tour has been cancelled due to health concerns because of the coronavirus. In a news release, Lane College said the tour is being cancelled out of an abundance of…

JMCSS discuss bus safety, coronavirus preparedness

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may remember this viral, yet controversial video, of a student involved bus incident in October 2019 at Liberty Technology Magnet High School. School officials say a student refused…

Officials investigate Luray house fire

LURAY, Tenn. -- An unoccupied home went up in flames Monday night. At 7:30 p.m., Chester County Fire officials say a fire lasted 45 minutes on Clifford Road. Officials say the kitchen, laundry room and back roof had the most…

JMCSS gathers donations for Nashville tornado relief

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is working towards helping victims of the Nashville tornado. Last week the school system collected items to pitch in for recovery efforts. Items they've…

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