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Halyna Hutchins remembered as gifted cinematographer

NEW YORK (AP) — The cinematographer who was fatally shot with a prop gun by Alec Baldwin on a movie set grew up on a Soviet military base in the Arctic Circle and worked on documentary films in Europe before…

Delta Dental wants to protect teeth during Halloween

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Everyone loves the excitement of trick-or-treating, but some of those tasty candies can cause spooky effects. Trick-or-treating is a time to indulge in your favorite sweet treats, but some of those treats are better than others. Delta…

Ribbon cutting held for new TCAT Parsons campus

PARSONS, Tenn. -- A new Tennessee College of Applied Technology location is welcoming current and prospective students to campus. TCAT Crump held a ribbon cutting on Friday to open their new TCAT Parsons campus. "We are celebrating the grand opening…

Kids learn about being active during visit from health department

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department came to East Elementary School on Friday to educate kids about the importance of staying active. "Encouraging students to partake in physical activities with their parents and classmates. It is…

Group clings to faith as US works on Haiti kidnapping case

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A U.S. religious organization whose 17 members were kidnapped in Haiti is asking supporters to pray and share stories with the victims’ families of how their faith helped them through difficult times as efforts to recover…

Construction of Pope School awaits approval by county

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Superintendent Dr. Marlon King is moving into the next phase of approval for the Pope School proposal. A news release from JMCSS says King's plan for the new building was approved by school board…

Health department to begin Moderna booster doses Monday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department beginning Monday, October 25. Those eligible to receive the booster dose include: People 65 years and older Residents of long-term…

Tennessee plans 8 town halls on education funding formula

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials will hold eight town hall events as part of a new review of the state's K-12 education funding formula. The Department of Education says the events will take place Oct. 27 at Merrol Hyde…

Free family Halloween event in south Jackson Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween celebrations are kicking off early around Jackson, with a free event for the whole family being held Friday evening. D.A.Y. College of Cosmetology will host "Spooks 'N Sparkles" from 6-10 p.m. One side of the school…

7 deaths, 67 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another seven Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 74-year-old male who died October 13 A 63-year-old male who…

TBI investigating 'suspicious death' in Benton County

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into a "suspicious death" in Benton County. According to a Facebook post from the TBI, 55-year-old Timothy Ring was found dead Tuesday after being seen alive earlier that morning.…

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