Paris receives Dog Park Dash grant during second annual competition
PARIS, Tenn. -- Paris received a grant during the second annual Dog Park Dash Grant Competition. Paris is just one of 15 cities and counties that have won a Dog Park Dash grant…
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Donors give blood for football blood drive in West TN
JACKSON, Tennessee -- It's football time in West Tennessee and a great time to donate blood! The fantastic football blood drive took place Thursday as an easy way to have fun while helping patients…
Club hosts annual luncheon to honor local first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Kiwanis Club hosted its annual luncheon to honor local first responders. Families, friends and first responders gathered at the Double Tree Hotel on Thursday for the annual First…
UT Martin welcomes new students on move-in day
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin welcomed hundreds of new students for move-in day Thursday morning. The first wave of students arrived at UT Martin at 6 a.m. Thursday,…
Asbestos found in local schools, officials say to not worry
JACKSON, Tenn.-- What would you do if your child came home from school with a note that said asbestos had been found in the building? That happened at schools across Jackson-Madison County earlier this month.…
Decatur Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Decatur County woman has been charged with TennCare fraud after allegedly filling prescriptions using someone else's TennCare benefits. Paula Hutcherson, 50, of Parsons, is charged with two counts of TennCare fraud and five counts of…
8-year-old cuts cord to what he calls addictive 'Fortnite' video game
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "It made my life bad," 8-year-old Parker Shipp said. Parker was a loyal "Fortnite" player for more than a year, but a few weeks ago, the third grader said his love…
Lane College officially launches new school year with convocation service
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local college officially kicks of a new school year. Students and faculty at Jackson's Lane College held their opening convocation services, Wednesday morning on campus. Along with scripture and prayer, there was…
FHU kicks off celebration of 150 years with 'Birthday Bash'
HENDERSON, Tenn.-- A local university starts their first day of their 150th year. Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson kicked off the year with their annual Tolling of the Bell ceremony Wednesday. This year's Master…
What's New Wednesday: Common Grounds Cafe and Co.
Have you ever needed a second chance? A Bolivar woman brewed up an idea to give people just that. At Coffee Grounds Cafe and Company in Bolivar, they serve more than just beverages. "Our county…
Reminder: Spay/neuter law goes into effect Sept. 1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new spay/neuter law in Jackson is aimed at cutting down on stray and unwanted animals. It goes into effect September 1. "As time goes by, maybe we can…
New flag pole honors veterans in Lexington Cemetery
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- When a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars noticed the old African American section of the Lexington Cemetery did not have a flag pole for its veterans, the group…
Freed-Hardeman University kicks off 150th year of school
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday was the first day of class at Freed-Hardeman University. The day also marked a big milestone. "We're celebrating the 150th anniversary today, but we're going to celebrate all…
Carroll County preps for 'Walk Across Tennessee' initiative
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Walk Across Tennessee is a statewide initiative, encouraging residents to join in teams and try to walk the most miles they can over eight weeks. Now the initiative has…
UPDATE: Woman airlifted with knife injury
UPDATE: Police say a woman has been airlifted with a knife wound to her stomach after a report of domestic assault in north Jackson. Officers responded around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to a residence on Silverdale Cove where they found a…
