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FHU students show their pride for homecoming week

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Lions are showing their school pride this week. FHU students cheered on their classmates in preparation for Homecoming Week. Thursday, the Homecoming Court was nominated. The king and queen will be chosen during the…

Health department offering COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5+

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The CDC and FDA have extended their COVID-19 vaccine age limit. COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5 through 11-years-old. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department started offering the…

Jackson restaurant hosts 'Day of Giving Hope' fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Women of Hope is a faith-based rehabilitation treatment program to help women break the cycle of addiction. Thursday, the nonprofit hosted their 12th "Day of Giving Hope," an all-day fundraising event…

Gov. Lee makes appointments to Megasite Authority of West Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A big announcement from Governor Bill Lee. Governor Lee has appointed Tipton County Mayor Jeff Huffman and Memphis business professional Charlie Tuggle to the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee. Lee also appointed Clay Bright as the megasite…

DSCC celebrates 30 years of Gibson County Center

DYERSBURG, Tenn.--A big celebration all in the name of education. Dyersburg State Community College celebrates its Gibson County Center's 30th anniversary Wednesday and the TECTA program. TECTA or the 'Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance' is a grant-funded program that provides…

Two dozen officers graduate from the TBI State Academy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two dozen Tennessee law enforcement officers have become the newest graduates of the TBI State Academy. The Academy includes specialized coursework in leadership, constitutional law, crime scene, undercover investigations and much more. Throughout the 4-week course, officers…

Health dept. begins COVID vaccines for children Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin giving COVID-19 shots for children.   Children between 5 and 11 years old across the country are getting their COVID-19 vaccine and…

Affordable housing focus of Wednesday seminar in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West TN Home Builders Association hosted their West Tennessee Housing Summit at Jackson Country Club on Wednesday. Director Kanette Keough says it was to bring groups of people together to discuss how housing can be made…

Humboldt re-elects Mayor Sikes for third term

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local mayor wins re-election by 74% of the vote. Tuesday, Humboldt native Marvin Sikes was re-elected mayor. This will be Mayor Sikes' third term in office, and he says he's thankful the people of Humboldt put…

House fire season: How to stay safe while staying warm

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As temperatures decrease, Jackson Fire Department says the number of house fires increase due to secondary heat sources.  To prevent your home from becoming a part of the statistic, heating and…

Travis Tritt concert coming to Jackson in January

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Travis Tritt announced his 2022 tour on Tuesday, and local fans hoping to see him play won't have far to travel. The country music icon is scheduled to perform at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson…

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