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Jason Martin makes run for Tennessee governor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new candidate put his name on the ballot. Jason Martin, a critical care doctor, is officially running for Governor of Tennessee. Martin says his main goals are getting public education fully funded, updating marijuana laws,…

DOD confirms death of Waverly Airman in Africa

WAVERLY, Tenn. -- The Department of Defense says a Tennessee Airman died in a non-combat incident in Africa The DOD says Staff Sergeant Dennis F. Melton, 27, of Waverly, died on Feb. 18 at the Nigerien Air Base 101 in…

Putin's recognition of Ukraine's rebels ups ante in crisis

MOSCOW (AP) — In a fast-moving political theater, Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved quickly to recognize the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine in a show of defiance against the West amid fears of Russian invasion in Ukraine.…

New toy store opens in northeast Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A blast from the past is closer than you think. A toy store has opened its doors in the Hub City! Replay Toys is a nostalgic toy store that offers vintage to modern toy collectibles for…

Tennessee teen dies in forklift joyriding accident

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee say a Nashville teenager was killed when a forklift he was operating at an equipment rental business overturned on top of him. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department says 15-year-old Jayden Dalton died Sunday.…

Baby supply giveaway to be hosted on Tuesday

RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A baby supply and product giveaway will be hosted in Ripley on Tuesday. Save the Children Lauderdale County is partnering with Mother to Mother out of Nashville for the event, which will provide baby and childcare items…

Rent continues to rise across US with no end in sight

(AP) -- Rent has exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units. According to Realtor.com, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021…

Art of bird-watching comes to Jackson library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local library helped residents look to the sky. The Jackson Madison County Library hosted an event Saturday morning to introduce the residents of Jackson to bird-watching. Shayne Plunk, an…

Exotic Pet Expo wraps up last day

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Lizards, monkeys, and spiders, oh my! The Exotic Pet Expo is wrapping up their last day with some unique sales. The Exotic Pet Expo is back and visitors can see all types…

Shiloh offers special ranger-led hike

SHILOH, Tenn. --- A local park plans a special ranger-led hike. According to a news release from Shiloh National Military Park, a special ranger-led hike will take place on Saturday, February 26 from 10:00 a.m - noon. The event entitled,…

Jackson TN Exotic Pet Expo Returns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fairgrounds is hosting the Jackson TN Exotic Pet Expo this Saturday and Sunday. Breeders from all over the world came to show and sell exotic pets to the residents…

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