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Brownsville police chief retires after 32 years

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Thursday, Brownsville Police Chief Barry Diebold was celebrated for retiring with 32 years of service. The event was hosted at East Side Elementary, where Diebold worked as an school…

Hardin County clerk, deputy clerk arrested

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Revenue says the Hardin County clerk and deputy clerk were arrested Wednesday. The department says that Hardin County Clerk Jeanette Stricklin and Deputy Clerk Kimberly Wilkerson were arrested following an investigation by their…

Community Foundation awards $55,000 in grants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Community Foundation of West Tennessee has awarded $55,000 to seven organizations. The Foundation began awarding Community Impact Grants in 2016. Through this program, the organization has granted more…

Jackson-Madison County Library marks World Rainforest Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Public Library's Toddler Time was centered around World Rainforest Day on Thursday. The children enjoyed stories and songs about the amazing creatures of the jungle. There…

Several summer camps come together at Muse Park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seven different summer camps from around the area joined together for a fun day of games in Muse Park. Bridgett Parham, the Recreation Manager for Jackson, said this is…

School Board adjusts budget, returns it to county

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The school board met Thursday to discuss what they will do with their budget after the county commission voted to send it back to them. After quick discussion, they…

Miss Volunteer America Pageant: Opening Night

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday was the opening night for the Miss Volunteer America Pageant, featuring contestants from all across the nation. "One group will do swimsuit, one group will do evening…

Collaboration to bring air ambulance services to local hospital

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A collaboration is bringing air ambulance services into another West Tennessee hospital. According to a news release from Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County, they are partnering with Med-Trans Corporation. “As a full-service hospital for a large region, we…

Grants to bring SROs to schools across the state

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has launched a new grant program for Tennessee schools. The state is providing funding through grants for all schools in the state, both public and private, to have a full-time resource officer. "This year, together…

Rotary Club hosts Miss Volunteer contestants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club welcomed the Miss Volunteer America contestants at the First United Methodist Church on Wednesday. This gave members an opportunity to interact and personally meet each of the contestants. "I always think it's important…

City of Milan celebrates National Pollinator Week

MILAN, Tenn. -- One city took part in continuing National Pollinator Week. The City of Milan has a habitat that they've worked with the USDA on called the Milan Youth Pollinator Habitat. It is a pollinator habitat planting consists…

Pickleball tournament returns to south Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A tournament made its return to the Hub City. The South Jackson Pickleball Tournament kicked off with a swing at the South Jackson Community Center. Pickleball can be described as a mix between tennis, ping pong,…

July 4th to kick off year-long celebration in Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The City of Martin is set to kickoff a year-long celebration in early July. According to a news release, the Sesquicentennial Year Fourth of July weekend celebration will be the first of many celebrations set to continue…

Annual Weed Tour held in Jackson on Wednesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture hosted the annual Weed Tour in Jackson on Wednesday. The guided tour -- led by UT Extension weed specialist Larry Steckel, and Dr. Lauren Lazaro, a Senior Agronomist with Blue…

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