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Civil War historian speaks a local university

JACKSON, Tenn.--A University of California Los Angles Civil War historian spoke at a local university. Joan Waugh spoke at a history lecture at Union University Monday night. Her main topic focused on Ulysses S. Grant. Waugh has written or edited…

Local parents learn how to keep their kids safe for Halloween

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Parents have a great opportunity to learn how to keep kids safe during Halloween. Madison County Fire Marshal Don Friddle teamed up with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and other organizations to host a free parenting class.…

Car crashes into home in Gibson County

GIBSON Co., Tenn. - Emergency crews respond to a crash this afternoon near Trenton. This car hit a house on Highway 45 between Trenton and Humboldt around 12:30 p.m. Monday. The Gibson…

Lung injuries affect vape shop business in West Tennessee

LEXINGTON, Tenn.-- The Tennessee Department of Health has reported 53 cases of serious lung injury among people who use e-cigarettes and vaping products, sparking concern in the vaping community. "The biggest concern…

Madison County Fire Department receives grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department has received a new grant to help with fire prevention planning. In a news release the department says the $2,500 grant comes from FM Global, a large commercial property insurance company. The…

Gourd-geous creations celebrating Book Fair Week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's book fair week at South Elementary. Last week, the students showed off their creativity by turning pumpkins into their favorite book characters. Monday was crazy mustache day to show…

Woman killed in McNairy County crash Sunday

McNAIRY Co., Tenn. -- A woman was killed Sunday in a crash on Highway 45 in McNairy County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Lakesha Richardson, 36, of Guys, was killed in the single-vehicle crash around 4 p.m. THP says…

Jackson Chamber open for business award applications

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Award applications can now be submitted for an annual celebration. Business Award applications can now be submitted to the Jackson Chamber of Commerce.  Awards will be presented at the annual Business of the Year Awards on March…

Dog finds skull in woods in Gibson County

GIBSON Co., Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office and multiple other agencies are investigating after a dog found a skull in a wooded area of Gibson County Saturday. In a news release, the sheriff's office says the dog brought…

Local churches come together for joint worship service

MADISON Co., Tenn. - The community gathered for a unique joint worship service involving two Lambuth neighborhood churches, Whitestone Missionary Baptist Church and Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church. Pastors Gary Morse and John Washington both…

Jackson Escape Rooms: Monsters of Madison County Game

JACKSON, Tenn.-- From screams, Jack O'Lanterns and witches, the Jackson Escape Room is going all out for the Monsters of Madison County Escape Game. "They're going to get scared, but not terrified and have bad…

Jackson Symphony's Woodwinds Deconstructed

JACKSON, Tenn.-- The woodwinds of the Jackson Symphony "deconstructed" Sunday afternoon. The seats were filled as musicians played the clarinet and flute. Executive Director of the Jackson Symphony, Sherry Freeman, said this is a chance…

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