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Third case of HPAI found in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Tennessee. According to a news release, the newest case of HPAI, which is a highly transmissible disease known to be deadly for domesticated fowl, was…

Two UT Martin students earn their crowns

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two University of Tennessee Martin students have received their crowns. According to a news release, Caleigh Jo Erwin, of Dyersburg, and Karenna Rainey, of Adamsville, claimed the Miss UT Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival crowns in…

Work Session gives insight in school system updates

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School leaders held their monthly Work Session to discuss updates and progress happening throughout the district. The meeting started with some updates on finances for…

Fire department responds for home fire on Bent Oaks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department responded to a house fire Monday evening. According to fire officials, the fire started in the back bedroom of a home in the 100 block of Bent Oaks Drive. Firefighters had the…

Salvation Army to begin 2022 Angel Tree program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army continues to keep the holiday spirit alive with their annual Angel Tree program. Tuesday, the Salvation Army is kicking off their Angel Tree program at…

TBI: Two indicted in 2021 murder

LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment and arrest of two people in connection with the January 2021 murder of Birdie Mae Terry in Tiptonville. Around 1:25 a.m. on January…

Restaurant to feed community free Thanksgiving meals

BELLS, Tenn. -- A local West Tennessee restaurant is handing out free Thanksgiving meals Tuesday and Wednesday. The Front Porch will be handing out free Thanksgiving meals to all who stop by. The meal will consist of dressing, ham, vegetables, and…

Growth continues across the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has seen a lot of development over the past 200 years. "When I first started in Jackson 40 years ago, we did not have but…

Winter items needed for JMCSS students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winter apparel donations are being accepted for Jackson-Madison County School students. The school system says that the donated items will be given to students who or IDed by their school counselors. For more information, contact Rhonda Hear…

Man sentenced to 10+ years for 2020 boating crash

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Memphis man has received over 10 years in prison for a 2020 boating crash. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reported that on Monday, a Matthew Swearengen pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication…

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