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Loans available to farmers hurt by drought

ATLANTA -- Three West Tennessee counties are now eligible for federal Economic injury Disaster Loans. According to a news release, the announcement came on Tuesday, and is in response to the drought that began on October 25. The loans are…

6 State Parks offering Thanksgiving meals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Six Tennessee State Parks are offering their own Thanksgiving meals. According to a news release, Pickwick Landing State Park, Natchez Trace State Park, Cumberland Mountain State Park, David Crockett State Park, Fall Creek Falls State Park, and Montgomery…

Groups report epidemic of vaping among teens

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The age of vaping over the years has been decreasing, and yet the dangers are continuously increasing. "Teen vaping has become an epidemic, truly. We see one in four…

Free meals given out at West Tennessee restaurant

BELLS, Tenn. -- The Front Porch gave out free Thanksgiving meals to all who stopped by. This restaurant is owned by Caroline Reed, who does this event annually. Reed felt the need…

Rifle season for deer hunting to begin Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gun season for deer hunters is right around the corner. The opening day of gun season for deer hunting begins Saturday, November 19. This is when hunters are allowed…

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…

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