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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for revamped field

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Freed-Hardeman University over the weekend. The ceremony marked the opening of the Five Wells Field, which has been undergoing improvement for years thanks to Steve and Judy Wells. “The partnership…

Part party, part call to action: A look at pot holiday 4/20

SEATTLE (AP) — Thursday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can-deals on chicken wings and other munchies, and take advantage of pot-shop discounts in legal weed states.…

Female body found in Hardin County, authorities seek ID

UPDATE: Hardin County Sheriff Department: "The Hardin County Sheriff's Department would like to notify the public that the body that was found in Hardin County has been identified. We appreciate all the leads that the public has given us in…

'Police impersonator' arrested in motel drug bust

BELLS, Tenn. -- Authorities say a "police impersonator" was arrested during a drug bust outside a local motel. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, agents with the 28th District conducted an operation at the Rama Inn in Bells…

'Tennessee three' to visit Biden at White House next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion votes after participating in protests over last month's school shooting in Nashville will visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Monday. From left, expelled Rep. Justin Pearson,…

SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on it first test flight and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Elon Musk’s company was aiming to send the nearly 400-foot (120-meter) Starship rocket…

TDOT celebrates Work Zone Awareness Week

WEST MADISON COUNTY, TN -- Every year the Tennessee Department of Transportation celebrates Work Zone Awareness week in April. The week is used to spread awareness about driver safety in work…

Mayor Candidates Respond: Economy

Ahead of the City of Jackson Municipal Election, we sat down with five of the mayoral candidates for their responses on a series of topics. Each candidate was asked the same questions…

Local business mourns loss of general manager

PARIS, Tenn. -- A local business is mourning the loss of one of their own. Peppers Automotive Group announced on Facebook the passing of their General Manager, Daron Harrison. The automotive groups says all of their dealerships will be…

Dr. Sean Evans speaks to Downtown Rotary

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Downtown Rotary welcomed Dr. Sean Evans as this week's special guest. Evans is professor of political science and chair of the department of political science. Originally from…

Ground broke on new men's homeless shelter

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held on a new project. According to the City of Jackson, construction will begin in the spring on the new men's homeless shelter.…

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