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Jackson nonprofit receives $15K CVS Health Community Grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency gets a grant to increase access to quality health care. JACOA received the $15,000 CVS Health Community Grant Monday. These grants support nonprofit organizations that are providing much-needed access…

UT Martin mourns sudden loss of rodeo student-athlete

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is mourning the loss of a rodeo student-athlete. Wyatt Cole, 20, an agriculture business major from Owenton, Kentucky, passed away Sunday evening, according to the university. "Wyatt was a super good…

Mental health institute escapees now captured

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men are captured after escaping a mental health institute. Around 7 p.m. Sunday, 28-year-old Dillon Hight and 29-year-old Timothy Keen escaped from the Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar, according to the Hardeman County Sheriff's…

A local church celebrates their 10th anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church is celebrating ten years of service to the community. Members of City Fellowship Baptist Church celebrated with food, music and dancing. Friends, family and loved ones gathered together to listen to the service and join…

Authorities warn of 'sweetheart scams' ahead of Valentine's Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is warning about scammers who take advantage of Valentine's Day.   "Sweetheart Scams" involve meeting a scammer on a dating site or social network site. The scammer converses with the…

High schools punished for fight after basketball game

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two West Tennessee schools are facing the consequences of a post-game brawl on Tuesday.   Adamsville Junior-Senior High School and Scotts Hill High School are on restrictive probation for the next two years and will not…

Tennessee State Guard welcomes new commander

JACKSON, Tenn. - A new commander is set to take charge of the Tennessee State Guard. The Tennessee State Guard held a change of command ceremony, which was held at the Tennessee…

Martial arts business holds grand opening

JACKSON, Tenn. - Today was the grand opening of a new local business. South Jackson Martial Arts opened up at the at the Maximum Fitness Gym in South Highland. Members say it was a way to invite the community to…

Local distilleries host wine and moonshine tour

JACKSON, Tenn. - Three local distilleries came together for an annual event. Century Farm Winery, Samuel T. Bryant Distillery, and Crown Winery held a chocolate, wine and moonshine tour. Those who participated got to taste different flavors of wine and…

Park rangers lead guests on lantern walk

MADISON CO., Tenn. -- Park rangers took groups on an adventure tonight. The lantern boardwalk hike took place at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park. Rangers took groups of walkers on a…

Assisted living home celebrates Valentine's early

TRENTON, Tenn. -- These Trenton assisted living residents are feeling a little sweeter Friday afternoon, a week before Valentine's Day. Event coordinator Katie Burke says they are celebrating the holiday early,…

Pedestrian hit while crossing Vann Drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to the Jackson Police Department, a man was walking across Vann Drive around 7:30 Friday evening when he was hit by a car. Investigators say he…

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