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COVID survivor beats the odds, shares his journey

LEXINGTON, Tenn. ---What if you were told that your chance of living was slim to none, or that you'd never be able to walk again? Those are a few things that were told to…

Health officials say omicron cases peaking, stay cautious

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have an update on the recent COVID-19 variants. As the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly, health officials said there is…

It's National Frozen Yogurt Day! Go celebrate!

If you needed an excuse for a sweet treat today, then wait no more, it's National Frozen Yogurt Day! According to nationaldaycalender.com, frozen yogurt has been around since 1970, with H.P Hood being the first to discover the sweet treat.…

Two local schools come together for special fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Residents of Jackson gathered to help raise funds for schools in need. St. Mary's & Sacred Heart hosted a Casino Gala in attempts to raise money for their schools. Joann Wormer, principal of St.Mary's says the more people…

Musicians compete in first round of Tennessee Songwriters Week

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The Delta Heritage Center hosted one of three rounds for the annual Tennessee Songwriters Week. “We are in qualifying rounds right now. We are one of six locations in West Tennessee doing…

Fall in love with a book and bingo

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Fill your hearts with love and literature. The Jackson Madison County Library is hosting Library Lover's Bingo. For the entire month of February you can participate in a month long game of bingo. All you have to do…

Greenfield church hosts giveaway

GREENFIELD, Tenn. ---A local church is giving back to those in need. Several people came out to First Baptist Church in Greenfield to pick out clothes, household items, and other necessities for their 2022 giveaway event. "We had two truck…

UPDATE: Police investigate shooting in South Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Jackson Police Department releases more details into Friday night shooting. According to information received from the Jackson Police Department, Friday, February 4 around 7:15 p.m. officers responded to the area of South Highland Avenue in reference to…

Black History the theme at February's First Friday Forum

JACKSON, Tenn.--Friday was a special occasion. The Bicentennial edition of the First Friday Forum was held at First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson. The theme was Black History. The president of Lane College, Doctor Logan Hampton, spoke about the…

Police investigate shooting in South Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Authorities are investigating a shooting in South Jackson Friday evening. Investigators with the Jackson Police Department tell us this was a domestic related shooting between a husband and wife. They say the shooting happened at the intersection of…

Local firefighters prepare for winter house fires

JACKSON, Tenn.-- During the cold weather local firefighters often see an increase of house fires. "People trying to stay warm is probably the most dangerous thing that we have that happens during this extreme weather," said Battalion Chief Randy Hayes…

UPDATE: Gibson EMC says power restored following ice storm

UPDATE: As of 6:10 p.m., Gibson EMC says all power has been restored. “We sincerely appreciate our members’ patience and understanding as we have worked to restore electric and fiber service,” said Dan Rodamaker, President and CEO. “We’re hoping there…