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Local hospital offering HEART screenings for February

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is offering HEART score screenings for American Heart Month. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County says they will be offering the screenings every Friday during the month of February from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The…

6 inductees to join Union's Sports Hall of Fame

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Six new inductees to the Union University Sports Hall of Fame have been revealed. The news release says that Jimmy Gammon, Kirk Goehring, Leah Grongberg Hood, Raymond Judy, Douglas Martin, and Darrin White are joining the Hall…

Blood clot removed during groundbreaking procedure

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A first of its kind procedure was performed in Tennessee. From left right: Bryan Morris Territory Manager, Addison Frazier RT (R), Dr. John Crocker Interventional Radiologist, Ashley Criswell RT (R), Morgan Bright McGowan…

As ice thaws, eager readers return to the library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After two days of ice interference, one community staple has opened its doors! The Jackson-Madison County Library has officially reopened both locations after closing down during the icy weather. "When we do have to close, our director,…

School & Business Closings: Friday, Feb. 3

The following schools will be closed on Friday, February 3 due to inclement weather: Benton County Schools Carroll Academy Chester County Schools Decatur County Schools Hardin County Schools Hardeman County Schools Haywood County Schools Jackson-Madison County Schools (Closed for students…

Tennessee native creates chemo kits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Tennessee native is giving back to cancer patients after being personally affected by the disease. Sidney Church is a grad student at the University of Tennessee at Martin.…

Church donating clothing, items to foster children

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One church is taking steps to fill a need one bag at a time. The First United Pentecostal Church in Lexington is starting Hangers of Hope, a project to help students in foster care receive clothing…

Director of Schools needed in local district

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Special School District is seeking a new director of schools. The school district says they are looking for someone with a Masters Degree in education and would like…

JMCSS open enrollment extended due to weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to recent weather, you may still have a chance to enroll your child in a school outside of your zone. Open enrollment is a program offered by the…

Icy weather brings potential for dangerous roads

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Round two of the winter mix came through between Tuesday and Wednesday. With snow and ice hitting throughout the West Tennessee area, it was important to see how…

Ray Condray to announce candidacy for Jackson mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ray Condray is set to announce that he is running for Mayor of Jackson. In a news release on Wednesday, Condray says on February 4, he will join family and his supporters outside City Hall to announce…

JEA announces organization changes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority has a new President/CEO. As of Wednesday, Monte Cooper assumed the role after it was first announced back in August. JEA says that Ryan Porter will become the company's Chief Operating Officer…

Proposals being accepted for annual grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have an initiative that can help the community? The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is now accepting proposals for the next round of Community Impact Grants, according to a news release. The Foundation says that non-profits could that…

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