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New Prescription Drug Drop-off Bin Placed at MCSD

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A new secured collection bin has been placed at the Madison County Sheriff‘s Office to provide the public with a safe and environmentally responsible method to dispose of unused and unwanted…

Names of West Tennessee Military Academy Nominees Released

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Stephen Fincher announced military academy nominations for the U.S. Services Academies, Friday. Candidates must be the 8th district of Tennessee and are nominated based on academic ranking. Candidates will now be interviewed by the service…

Free Flu Vaccines Offered at Many Health Departments

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's county health department clinics are now offering free flu vaccines to people of all ages until supplies are depleted. The Jackson-Madison County Health Department said it is not offering…

Pair Arrested after Marijuana Reportedly Found in Home

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson police said they arrested two men on charges related to the sale of marijuana, Tuesday. Myron Brown, 29, and Marcus Fulgern, 31, were arrested at an apartment on North Parkway after officers reportedly found marijuana in…

Report: UT to Announce Butch Jones as Football Coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - ESPN is reporting that the Tennessee Volunteers hired Butch Jones as their new head football coach and will announce it Friday afternoon. Jones was the head coach at Cincinnati last season. Jones reportedly declined an offer to…

Gas Station Severely Damaged in Break In

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a break-in at the BP gas station on Airways Blvd. Store workers found a hole in one of the store's walls, and the wires to their…

JMC School Board Discusses Questions for Candidates

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - At least 22 people have applied to be the next superintendent of the Jackson-Madison County School System, according to the board. During the board's regular December meeting, Thursday, members announced the…

NAACP Asks Groups To Halt Support Of Radio Station

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - After controversial local radio host Bill Way's return to the air this week, the Jackson-Madison County Chapter of the NAACP issued a letter Thursday asking two big groups to stop supporting…

Flu Not Only Illness Plaguing West Tenn.

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - West Tennessee doctors say the flu needs to be taken seriously, especially this year. For some of their patients, the flu is even turning into something worse. Dr. John Michael Briley,…

Flu Impacts Local Families

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn - The recent flu outbreaks in West Tennessee schools are not only affecting students who are sick, but their families as well. Medina Middle School in Gibson County is seeing a spike…

Sorghum Valley Christmas in Dyersburg

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. - The fifth annual Sorghum Valley Christmas kicked off Thursday evening. Sorghum Valley is an antique village that displays thousands of items that hold value to the City of Dyersburg. With over…

Lyondell Basell Expands Creating New West Tennessee Jobs

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Lyondell Bassell Industries announced the expansion of its facility in Jackson at a news conference, Thursday. This is the second expansion for the company's Jackson site in the past six years.…

Alexander Elementary Cuts Ribbon On New Playground

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - After years of waiting, Alexander Elementary students finally have a new playground to enjoy. Thursday afternoor, students, staff and supporters cut the ribbon on the play area. The playground was paid…

Tigrett Middle Choir Thanks Kiwanis Club for AED Donations

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Tigrett Middle's gospel choir performed at the Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday to thank them for supporting their school. School leaders say the performance is a way of showing appreciation to club…

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