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Jackson Central-Merry, TCAT debut new addition

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school got a makeover. Tennessee College of Applied Technology held a ribbon cutting at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High to debut the school's Workforce Development Center. "This was funded by a grant from Governor Lee's…

COVID cases are falling, but US on the brink of 700,000 dead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A decline in COVID-19 cases across the United States over the past several weeks has given overwhelmed hospitals some relief. But administrators are bracing for yet another possible surge as cold weather drives people indoors. Health experts…

1 person detained after 3 killed at Tennessee home

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say two adults and an 11-year-old girl have died in a shooting at a Tennessee home, and a family member has been detained. Maury County Sheriff Bucky Rowland said another person was in the home…

Learning fire safety with the Jackson Fire Department

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department wants you to "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety." A news release says the department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for the annual Fire Prevention Week. This year's focus…

JMCSS receives five new vehicles for LOOP

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Five new vehicles are helping Jackson-Madison County students with their education and future employment. The five Toyota Sienna minivans will be used for the Learning Options and Opportunities Program, according to a news release from JMCSS.…

Freed-Hardeman to welcome students, alumni for 2021 homecoming

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is welcoming both current students and alumni for its homecoming weekend. FHU's homecoming weekend will be Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, with student activities beginning even earlier on Oct. 31. FHU says this year's theme…

Haunted attractions in West Tennessee for 2021

Spooky season is upon us, and haunted attractions around West Tennessee are opening their doors to guests ready for a fright. House of Horror (Bells, TN) 769 Highway 88 East, Bells Click here for dates/times The 13th Realm (Atwood, TN)…

Search continues for Jackson murder suspect, reward offered

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are still searching for Randall Lee Rose, who is accused of murdering a 70-year-old woman Saturday evening in Jackson. Rose is wanted by the Jackson Police Department, U.S. Marshals, and the Tennessee Department of Correction for…

8 deaths, 121 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another eight Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 61-year-old male who died September 27 A 43-year-old male who…

Southern Baptists press for sex abuse review to advance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A top committee in the Southern Baptist Convention is facing mounting pressure from within the denomination over issues related to sexual abuse. Many seminary presidents, state leaders and pastors want the Executive Committee to stop delaying…

Biden's popularity slipping amid series of crises, poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s popularity has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership. That's according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Support for the…

Tennessee works to increase tissue, organ donor registration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State leaders are calling on Tennesseans to help save lives. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee Donor Services and the Mid-South Transplant Foundation, Inc. are coming together for the "Be the Gift Tennessee Challenge.”…

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