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Tyson to host meal giveaway in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is helping feed the community with a giveaway on Saturday. Tyson says it will be disturbing 180,000 meals from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. The meals will contain a variety of chicken and…

Music ambassadors sought in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Want to tell the world about the sounds of Jackson? Visit Jackson, TN now has the opportunity for you! Visit Jackson, TN is seeking music ambassadors for its Jackson Hidden Tracks Crew. The goal of the music…

UT Martin, TCAT Crump sign into new partnership

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump have a new partnership. From UT Martin: Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and Stephen…

Discovery Park to remain closed Saturday due to weather

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America says it will be closed on Saturday. The park says it will be closed due to inclement weather that hit West Tennessee. Discovery Park has been closed since Thursday. The park says…

'The Seven Pillars' program moved to Feb. 19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has rescheduled one of its programs. The program titled The Seven Pillars has been moved to Feb. 19. The event will still feature Angela Nelson Parks, Tony Black, Tina Mercer, and others as…

Tennessee gov, GOP push more scrutiny of school libraries

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee says he supports placing more scrutiny over school libraries so that students consume “age appropriate” content. The Republican's remarks come less than a week after a local Tennessee school board attracted national attention…

Stung by prison battle, Kurds say they need help against IS

HASSAKEH, Syria (AP) — The battle with Islamic State group militants over a prison in Syria is finished, but the impact continues to reverberate. Syrian Kurdish-led forces have locked down nearby neighborhoods, hunting for hidden IS militants, but are angering…

Waffle House shooting case goes to Nashville jury

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The murder trial of a man who shot and killed four people at a Nashville Waffle House in 2018 is going to the jury. Travis Reinking does not dispute the facts — he was naked save…

Tennessee Guard members return from Middle East deployment

SMYRNA, Tenn. (AP) — Dozens of Tennessee National Guard members have returned home after a 10-month Middle East deployment. More than 190 soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 181st Field Artillery Regiment returned Thursday. Another 140 soldiers are scheduled to…

Texas Roadhouse to hold nationwide fundraiser Monday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Texas Roadhouse is holding a national fundraiser to support the American Tinnitus Association. Texas Roadhouse says it will be donating 100% of its profits on Monday, Feb. 7 to the ATA in honor of the company's founder,…

Weakley County Sheriff's Office investigates homicide

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide. According to a news release, on Wednesday, Jessica Rena Thompson reported her niece, Mandy Noe, missing at the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. According to the investigators, it…

Greenfield church to hold giveaway on Saturday

GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A church in Greenfield is hosting a free giveaway. First Baptist Church is planning to give away baby supplies, toiletries, household items, cleaning supplies, bottled water and food, and more. The giveaway will begin at 10 a.m.…

Business Closures -- 2/4/2022

The following businesses are closed or have a change of schedule for Friday, Feb. 4, 2022: Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and Convenience Centers Jackson-Madison County Library (Opening at 12 p.m.)

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