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Citizen survey to guide plans for Jackson's recycling program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is seeking public input on a community-focused recycling program. A survey is being conducted by the Health and Sanitation Department and is open to all residents living within city limits. Robin Chance, Recycling…

Dresden business is back after being destroyed

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- One local business is opening up after a life-changing event. The owner of the business says he has a long history in Dresden and couldn't stay closed for much…

Tyson to give employees seedlings for Earth Day

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is celebrating Earth Day a day early in Obion County. The company is giving 1,800 free tree seedlings to facility team members in the county, according to a news release. The seedlings come from…

Campaign trip leads Rep. David Kustoff to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff paid a visit to the Hub City on Wednesday. Kustoff announced Monday he will be running for his fourth consecutive term for the Tennessee District 8 seat in…

City of Jackson recognizes Donate Life Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is honoring April as Donate Life Month. Mayor Scott Conger presented a proclamation partnered with Tennessee Donor Services on Wednesday. Currently 100,000 people are on the…

Injuries reported when prisoner van turns over on I-40

WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesperson says a private jail transport van carrying six inmates on Interstate 40 has turned over, and some injuries have been reported. Lt. Bill Miller says the van was traveling from Nashville…

Police find stolen car in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A large police presence was seen in downtown Jackson on Wednesday. Jackson police say one of the Flock cameras captured a car, which then led to a traffic…

Man allegedly involved in attack on pregnant woman found

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service says a person who was allegedly involved in an attack on a pregnant woman in Milan has been found. The news release says that Javion Mayo, 21 of Jackson, was found Tuesday near…

Ground broke in construction of Tyson Tykes

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods Humboldt held a ground breaking ceremony for the Tyson Tykes Child Care Facility on Wednesday. "It's an opportunity for us to really take information that we heard from…

Food drive held in Alamo; second planned for Thursday

ALAMO, Tenn. -- A group of volunteers in Alamo gathered on Wednesday to host a food drive for the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program. The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council has paired with…

Grants for animal shelters available in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Help is available to Tennessee's animal shelters. According to a news release, animal shelters can now apply for grants to help them provide low-cost spay and neuter services. The release says that the funds for the grant…

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