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Waste Convenience Center to close for construction

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Solid Waste Convenience Center at Passmore Lane is temporarily closing one day this month. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says that the center on Passmore Lane will close on Thursday, July 20 so that a…

Textile Art Exhibit on display in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Textile Art Exhibit is on display in downtown Jackson. The exhibit, which was first setup on July 5, is a collaborative effort between Valerie Poston Porter and her friend Doris Mays. Their exhibit includes several homemade…

Construction to begin on sidewalk project in downtown Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A new sidewalk project is announced for the City of Lexington. Construction will soon begin on a new sidewalk project spanning from Main Street/South Broad Block east to the Main Street/Fielder Street Block. According to information shared…

McKenzie Mayor releases list of businesses cited for underage sale

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Police Department has issued several citations to local businesses for selling tobacco or alcohol to underage customers. According to McKenize Mayor Ryan Griffin, authorities conducted compliance checks at multiple locations throughout the city in May.…

Yancy Freeman to be recommended as next Chancellor of UT Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd will make a recommendation for the next Chancellor of UT Martin. According to a press release, Yancy Freeman will be recommended by Boyd to the UT Board of Trustees. Freeman…

New Jackson restaurant host soft opening

JACKSON, Tenn.--- A new restaurant has its soft opening. The wait is over Kami Ramen Bar hosted its soft opening this weekend. It was a packed house for the soft opening…

Local titleholders are celebrated with send-off event

JACKSON, Tenn.---There was a send-off held for two pageant titleholders. Miss Jackson Volunteer, Marti Sullivan and Miss Madison County Volunteer, Jewel Bodkins had their send-off this afternoon. Family and…

Recap: This week's top stories 7/3-7/7

WEST TENNESSEE---There was a lot that took place this week in West Tennessee. Let us take a look at the top stories this week in West Tennessee. A ceremony was held at…

Former Tennessee State Senator passes away

DRESDEN, Tenn.---Former State Senator and West TN native passes away. Former State Senator for Tennessee, Roy Herron, passed away early Sunday morning. He was 69-years-old. Mr. Herron was seriously injured following a watercraft collision July 1 on Kentucky Lake, where…

Well-known music group to showcase Huntingdon Heritage Festival

HUNTINGDON, Tenn.---ELVIRA….ELVIRA…The Oak Ridge Boys to play a free concert at a local county festival. According to a news release from the Dixie Performing Arts Center, the popular music group, The Oak Ridge Boys will headline the Huntingdon Heritage Festival…

Flooding in South Jackson

SOUTH JACKSON, Tenn. ---With today's heavy rain, many areas of the Hub City experienced flooding. Our crews went to South Jackson in the Bemis area, where they found flooding along north…

Flooding in West Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. --- South Jackson is not the only area that experienced flooding as heavy rains came down Saturday. This is video from West Jackson, sent in to us…

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