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West Tennessee Recovery Roundup set for Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. – West Tennessee Recovery Roundup is being held in Jackson on Saturday. The event will feature several guest speakers including:  David Shane Young Caleb Brooks Jonathan McClayton Michael Jamieson  Richard Braggs Amy Coleman Among more It will be…

Day Camp powers kids to grow their abilities

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer camps can be one of the highlights in a child's summer vacation, but this camp is empowering them not to just to have fun but to grow their…

Inmates make donation to JMCGH bereavement program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inmates at a local correctional facility have made a donation to the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. CoreCivic says that the Crochet Class at the Whiteville Correctional Facility puts together handmade items to donate to groups within…

K9 Rex continuing to recover after lightning strike

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department has shared an update on K9 Rex. Friday, the department shared that he has returned home after being rushed to the Animal Care Clinic earlier this week. Rex is still in non-enforcement status…

Browns Creek Lake to temporarily close for construction

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says Browns Creek Lake will temporarily close in August. The TWRA says the lake in Natchez Trace State Park will be closed for construction starting on August 1 and will continue…

Anita Cannedy named director of UTM Jackson Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new director has been named for the University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson Center. A press release confirms the position will go to Anita Cannedy, former director of…

Brownsville mayor addresses State of the City

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The City of Brownsville presented their annual State of the City address. In it, city leaders discussed the monumental task of upgrading the city's infrastructure to accommodate the predicted population increase due to new industries coming to…

Book talk, reception held for author in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A book talk and reception was held at the Ned in downtown Jackson Thursday to celebrate author Pamela Marshall's release of her book "The Art of Forgiveness." Marshall…

New eatery available in Bolivar

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- There's a new business in Bolivar. The Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of Market Street Eatery & Bar at 109 West Market Street. It…

2023 Circles of Hope Telethon set for August 13

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year. The 40th annual Circles of Hope Telethon is just a few weeks away. The Exchange Club Carl…

UT Gardens expert shares tips you can use

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A landscaping and gardening expert from the University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson shared tips you can use. Jason Reeves, a curator at UT Gardens, said that most people…

Teen arrested in connection to 2022 homicide

RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a teen has been arrested in connection to a 2022 homicide in Ripley. The TBI says that on Dec. 7, 2022, their agents joined in on the investigation into the fatal…

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