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Organization aims to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Day

One organization is asking for your help in reaching its goal. Green Interchange has a goal to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Day on April 22, and you're invited to take part. Tennessee residents can get tree seedlings to plant…

10 Tennessee counties approved for federal aid

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ten Tennessee counties have been approved for federal help. According to a news release, approval was given Friday to bring federal emergency assistance to those affected by March 31 and April 1 tornadoes and severe storms. SEE…

International guests arrive in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A welcome reception was held to celebrate the arrival of some very special guests to the Hub City. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger welcomed international and exchange students…

Mayoral candidate opens new campaign headquarters

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for Jackson mayor celebrated the opening of his campaign headquarters. Thursday, at the historic Pythian building in downtown Jackson, Mayoral candidate Dr. Jerry Woods opened…

Dance recital held at Carl Perkins Civic Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance held a performance Thursday night. Performers ranging from three-years-old to high school students participated in the dance recital at the Carl…

Glow Out 5K to be held April 20

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners, it's time to light up the Hub City for a good cause! The Glow Out 5K will return this year for the first time since 2019. The Glow Out Walk and Run will take place on…

Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In an extraordinary act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans on Thursday expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest that called for more gun control in the aftermath of a…

Investigation leads to multiple arrests

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation led to multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons and drugs. On March 20, during an investigation into illicit drug activity, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation were made aware of an…

New program available for Jackson college students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson, TN has launched a new program. According to a news release, Emerge has been designed for Jackson's college students, giving them the chance to create cross-campus friendships, gain experience and leadership skills, and more. Visit…

18-year-old faces charges for school threats

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old is facing charges for alleged threats to a local school. According to a Facebook post made by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, they received a report "of a potential threat situation involving the Henry…

Second Chance event held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One company celebrated Second Chance Month with giving people a chance at a new career. April is National Second Chance Month. To celebrate, the American Job Center hosted a Second Chance Resource and Hiring Event Thursday…

Gibson County church provides meal to those helping others

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Gibson County church provided a meal to those who help others. Antioch Baptist Church in Humboldt provided the noon meal for the Helping Hands of Humboldt. The volunteers and workers usually cook for those in…

Governor seeks federal aid for storm-hit counties

ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Severe weather and tornadoes have raced through the Mid-West and Mid-South for almost a week, starting on Friday, March 31. In Adamsville, damage could be seen in the aftermath of an EF-3 tornado. "The people across the…

Tennessee’s House expels first of 3 Democrats for protest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-dominated House on Thursday expelled the first of three Democratic members who were at risk of being thrown out of the Legislature for their role in a demonstration calling for gun control after the Nashville…

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