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Multivehicle crash leads to traffic buildup on Parkway

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A crash along North Parkway caused traffic to come to a standstill around 5 p.m. The Wednesday afternoon crash involved at least three different vehicles with visible damage at the scene, according to our crews at…

THP reports crash along State Route 100

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A multivehicle crash was reported along State Route 100 west. According to the TDOT SmartWay map, the crash was reported at 4:41 p.m. The westbound lane is closed. The crash occurred near 867 Vildo Road. The…

Check of $1,000 goes to local center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization received a check from United Way of West Tennessee on Wednesday. United Way presented a check of $1,000 to the Star Center as the winner of…

Fake active shooter claims made to West Tennessee schools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple schools across the state, including West Tennessee, were threatened with active shooter claims, which have since been determined to be hoaxes. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently…

Therapy dogs join local health, counseling team

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two new members have been added to a local health and counseling team. The University of Tennessee at Martin says their Martin Student Health and Counseling Services now has two therapy dogs! UT Martin says Dolly and…

2023 Heroes Luncheon held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Heroes received special recognition on Wednesday. The American Red Cross hosted their 2023 Heroes Luncheon at the Carl Grant Event Center on the campus of Union University. This…

Former recovery court coordinator indicted

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former coordinator at a local recovery court has been indicted. According to the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, Monica Bridges, who served as the full-time coordinator of the Gibson County Recovery Court was indicted by a Gibson…

First grants for Families First program announced

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The first round of grants for the Families First Community Grant Program have been announced. According to a news release, the first round of 40 grant recipients will award more than $95 million in funding to organizations…

Local hospital earns 'A' rating for safety

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local hospital received an "A" rating for safety. According to a news release, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County earned an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit. The Leapfrog Group assigns grades based on more than…

TBI: Hoax calls concerning several schools under investigation

UPDATE 3: Both the Milan Special School District and the Trenton Special School District say they have not experienced any reports that other schools across the area have received. UPDATE 2: Around 1:25 p.m., the Jackson Police Department shared a…

Parkers Crossroads Municipal Election Results - May 2, 2023

PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- Results are in for the May 2 Parkers Crossroads Municipal Election. According to Lorna Volner, Deputy Administrator of the Henderson County Election Commission, results for City Commissioner are as follows: Tony Hardee - 22 Ben Crews…

Final election results in, runoff to be held

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The final results are in for Jackson's May 2 election. In the mayoral race, neither Ray Condray or Scott Conger reached the required percentage to win the…

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