Group to host cleanup along Tennessee River
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- A local group is aiming to keep the Tennessee River clean. Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful says it is holding its ninth cleanup in Waverly on…
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Bike ride held to bring job opportunities to veterans
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A bike ride stretching across the state of Tennessee is being done in hopes of bringing job opportunities to veterans. Eric Horton with Tennessee Veteran Services is partnering with the…
Jackson City Council addresses variety of topics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's City Council met at City Hall on Tuesday to address a long list of items. The meeting started off with proclamations and recognition, and then continued with proposed budget amendments. One…
Deadline approaching to file your 2021 taxes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you haven't filed your taxes, you might want to do so soon. David Elkins, with Jackson Hewitt, says the deadline to file your taxes for 2021 is April 18. Compared…
Madison County officials meets to review budget, more
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Financial Management Committee met to discuss reviewed budget amendments. During Tuesday's meeting, talks surrounded American Rescue Plan Act funds. They also discussed funds issued for Pope School. Committee members also discussed the storm damage…
Clinic launches post-COVID-19 aftercare program
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee's Hometown Health Clinic is launching a post-COVID-19 aftercare program. Many of those with COVID-19 can experience lingering symptoms or new health issues long after being infected with the virus.…
Milan Elementary recognized for achievements in literacy program
MILAN, Tenn. -- The National Literacy Group from Knowledge Matters visited Milan Elementary School Tuesday morning to recognize their literacy program. What sets Milan's literacy program above the rest is implementing a new curriculum.…
Milan police seek ID of two theft suspects
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is seeking the identity of two theft suspects. According to the department, one male and one female attempted to steal over $400 worth of merchandise from what appears to be the local…
Selmer police respond to concerns of smoke in the area
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Selmer Police Department is responding to a shared concern from several residents. According to a Facebook post by the department, they have received numerous calls recently regarding "large quantities of smoke" in the area. Selmer police…
Tennessee death row inmate: Unknown DNA on weapon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee inmate scheduled to be executed this month is asking the courts to reopen his case after DNA from an unknown person was detected on one of the murder weapons. Oscar Smith is scheduled to…
Biden-Obama White House reunion to celebrate Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time President Barack Obama was in the White House was on Jan. 20, 2017, when he left to escort Donald Trump, who was bent on overturning “Obamacare,” to the Capitol to be inaugurated. Obama is…
Love Your Block program to help residents beautify city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A relatively new local programs aims to bring the Jackson community together block by block. Love Your Block hosted a community application assistance workshop to create a partnership with local residents. Community members will present projects,…
Foundation shares what counts as distracted driving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The National Road Safety Foundation is spreading awareness of the dangers of driving distracted and what those distractions are. Public Relations Director, David Reich, says many people may only think…
Bowling tournament held to help community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A humanitarian organization is putting the "fun" in to fundraiser. The Humboldt Lions Club held their annual Night Bowling Tournament Monday evening at the Jackson Bowling Lanes. Seventeen teams signed up for this year's competition. The Lions…
Chicken Salad Chick makes donation to local non-profit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant chain is giving back to an area non-profit. The Jackson location of Chicken Salad Chick presented RIFA with a generous donation. The restaurant chain donated the proceeds from their annual giving card sales. Customers…
