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Jackson General among hospitals for perinatal quality care

The following is a news release from West Tennessee Healthcare: In 2022, TIPQC and hospitals from across the state worked to provide optimal cord clamping to every baby born in Tennessee.  Optimal cord clamping means that the cord was not…

Discovery Park of America opens new permanent exhibit

The following is a news release from Discovery Park of America: (Union City, Tennessee, Nov. 10, 2023) — Discovery Park of America’s new permanent exhibit, “Duck, Duck, Goose: Waterfowl of the Mississippi Flyway,” is now open. Significant gifts for the $1.1 million exhibit…

3rd Battle of the Armed Forces to continue to Nov. 17

JACKSON, Tenn. – LIFELINE Blood Services has announced their Battle of the Armed Forces blood drive. The 3rd annual blood drive will run through Friday, November 17. Those who donate during this…

School Board signs off on new stadium, more

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a meeting Thursday night where they signed off on the building of a new stadium, plus more, for Jackson Central-Merry. The new Hub…

Jeff Allan comedy tour to come to West Tennessee

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Fans of comedy, look no further. Jeff Allen is coming to Humboldt.  The comedian who famously coined the phrase, “Happy wife, happy life” will be at Journey Church…

Conference held to inspire change, encourage action

JACKSON, Tenn. – The ALICE conference was Thursday at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education center. ALICE households are defined as asset limited, income constrained, employed individuals who are earning above…

Celebration held in Gibson County for veterans

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – A Gibson County city celebrated those who make America the home of the brave. The City of Humboldt hosted their annual Veteran's Day Celebration Thursday morning. The event started…

Wanted woman captured in Hardin County to be extradited

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The US Marshals say a woman wanted in Arkansas over crimes against children has been captured. Their news release says that Natalie Graves, 22, of Tennessee, was wanted for internet stalking of a child, possession or use…

Three hiring events held around West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. – Several hiring events were held across the West Tennessee region on Thursday.  The Southwest, Northwest, and Greater Memphis Workforce Development Boards and American Job Centers came together to…

Dogs rescued from vacant home in Weakley County

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. – More than a dozen dogs were rescued from what is being called "horrendous conditions." According to the Animal Rescue Corps, more than a dozen dogs were rescued…

No injuries after SWAT called to Jackson Hotel

JACKSON, Tenn. – An incident in the Hub City led to SWAT teams being called to a local hotel. According to officials with the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to a domestic disturbance…

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