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Former healthcare worker shares update after 2016 stabbing

SEE ALSO: ‘Heartbroken’: Legal battle ends for Pathways stabbing survivor JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former healthcare worker spoke out on the aftermath of a horrific incident that almost took her life. "No one to this day is held responsible. I…

TWRA stocks local water with trout

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State wildlife officials released a species of fish into local waters for fishing. Anglers in West Tennessee will have the opportunity to fish for trout until…

Early morning house fire totals home in Gibson County

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Gibson County Fire Department responded to a house fire early Thursday morning. The department responded to a house fire along the Alamo Highway around 1 a.m. The department says the firefighters were able to get…

Pediatrics clinic holds event for patients, community

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Rainbow Pediatrics held an event at the Opera House event hall Wednesday. The Holiday Open House allowed patients and community members to bring their children to the opera hall and spend some time together for Christmas. While…

Lexington church hosts 'Holiday Hallelujah'

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The First Baptist Church in Lexington held a Holiday Hallelujah service on Wednesday. The service featured a combined choir and a Christmas story. Those in attendance…

Leaders Education Foundation offers Workforce Ready scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Leaders Education Foundation has announced it is adding Workforce Readiness Scholarships. The new program will award up to $1,000 to students enrolled in Workforce Readiness programs or pursuing industry certifications through community colleges or the Tennessee College…

$800,000 going towards Tennessee education

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Educations says $800,000 is going towards STEM education and more. Wednesday, the department said that 34 districts will be getting grant funding for science, technology, engineering, and math education, middle school career and…

Family robbed at gunpoint in Martin on Monday

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A family was robbed at gunpoint in Martin on Monday on Cleveland Street. According to a police report from the Martin Police Department, around 6:20 p.m., one of the victims got home with her young child when…

New athletic director named at Union University

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The current head coach for Union University's women's basketball team is taking on an additional role. According to a news release, Mark Campbell will be taking on the role of director of athletics for the university on…

4th WestTeach classes graduates in Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The fourth WestTeach class graduated on Tuesday. The University of Tennessee Martin WestStar Leadership Program is where teachers are taught about the region’s economic needs and opportunities. UT Martin says that 24 teachers finished the program, with…

Authors showcase their work at holiday event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local authors came together for a holiday event. Several local authors set up shop at the Jackson Chamber Tuesday to showcase their books and give shoppers the chance to shop for that family bookworm. Some of…

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