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Controversial bill amended to have age requirement

https://youtu.be/Ta3qfqxMFcg NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Proposed legislation aims to provide an alternative way to marry in the state of Tennessee. The bill proposed by Rep. Tom Leatherwood in the Tennessee House and Sen. Janice Bowling in the Senate, aims to create…

Weakley County Schools celebrates young learning

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school system is focusing all week long on young learners, and it's also introducing its new campaign. Weakley County Schools is just in the middle of…

Students hear firsthand about the dangers of drunk driving

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at South Gibson County High School listened to a guest speaker on Wednesday. Blake McMeans talked to the students about the dangers of drunk driving, and he spoke from his own experience. McMeans was in…

Senator Bill Hagerty talks border visit, Title 42

JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty, along with several mayors and sheriffs across Tennessee, paid a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. This was due to the Biden administration planning to…

Southern Airways to begin services in West Tennessee in June

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new air service is set to take off from West Tennessee this summer. On Wednesday, Southern Airways announced that it will begin its service from McKeller-Sipes Regional Airport on June 1, 2022. Southern Airways is replacing…

Registration open for JMCSS summer camps

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is combating learning loss with in-person summer camps. JMCSS says it will be holding several in-person summer learning camps for kindergarten through eighth grade students. JMCSS says the camps will focus on…

Jackson's Civitan Club honored by mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local club received an honor from Jackson Mayor Scott Conger. Conger presented a proclamation to the South Jackson Civitan Club in observance of April being designated as Civitan…

Brownsville police add new device to their belts

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local police department is getting a new addition to their utility belt. The Brownsville Police Department is introducing a new and non-lethal way to detain individuals. "Brownsville Police…

March 2022's Hub City Hero Grayson Hart named by city

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named its Hub City Hero for March of 2022. Grayson Hart, a Jackson native and founder of Lights Up Theatre Co., joins the list of those who have received the honor for…

Suspect dies in officer-involved shooting in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms an officer-involved shooting in Madison County. Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office attempted to make…

What to pack in Easter baskets this year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Easter around the corner, now is a great time to find perfect gifts for the kids on your shopping list. This year experts are suggesting toys and games to…

UT Martin seminar raises awareness of disabilities

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university held a special seminar to spread awareness of disabilities. University of Tennessee at Martin featured Judy Heumann, a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people for their annual Bettie Graham Special Education Seminar.…

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