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Savannah resident among winners in statewide photo contest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean is among the winners of a statewide contest! According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, after a record number of entries into the 2023 Tennessee Wildlife magazine photo contest, their staff narrowed it down…

Locally-made wrapping paper to help local center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two groups have made it to where gifts can be wrapped in a good cause. According to a news release, Tennessee Industrial Printing and Adelsberger Marking have designed and made holiday wrapping paper. They say the design…

Poll of the Day: Jackson Plaza plans

The City of Jackson recently announced their planned purchase of Jackson Plaza, a nearly 21 acre lot off of Old Hickory Boulevard that houses a mostly-abandoned strip mall and the former Service Merchandise location. City officials say they plan to…

$1.8 million being put towards improving Tennesseans' health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over $1 million in grants are going towards projects regarding Tennesseans' health. According to the news release, the Tennessee Department of Health will be putting a total of $1.8 million into projects that help improve physical health,…

List of Christmas events to begin in Lexington

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A range of Christmas events is beginning Thursday night in Lexington.   Thursday at 5 p.m., there will be a Lighting of the Tree at the Henderson County Courthouse! Then on Monday, December 12, there will…

Paris man gets 25-year sentence for producing child pornography

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Paris, Tennessee man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography while being a registered sex offender.   According to U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz, 56-year-old Charles Anthony Anderson was sentenced by…

JMCSS rolls out bonuses for support staff

WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School system is rolling out its winter bonuses for support staff this upcoming week. In September, Superintendent Dr. Marlon King announced a 6.2 million…

Jackson State selected to test run new initiative

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is receiving help from the state to better prepare its students. Jackson State Community College submitted a proposal to the Tennessee Board of Regents, Reimagining…

Library holding contest to help 'disguise' gingerbread men

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee library is holding a contest that may save gingerbread lives! The Humboldt Public Library is hosting a Gingerbread Kid decorating contest for all ages, challenging everyone to help a foam cookie get disguised ahead…

JPD seizes over 30 pounds of marijuana

JACKSON, Tenn. --  The Jackson Police Department shared via Facebook their seizure of marijuana. The department says that investigators with the Metro Narcotics unit seized over 30 pounds of marijuana from a local shipping company. The department says if…

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