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Fire department shares safety tips as Fall nears

Fall begins on Wednesday, and cooler  weather will eventually come with it. Jackson Fire Department wants to remind you of some safety tips before you start heating your home. For space heaters, JFD says: Keep space heaters at least 3-feet…

FedEx in Humboldt to begin building new facility

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- FedEx in Humboldt is getting a new facility. The Humboldt Chamber says the new building will be eight times larger than its current location, and will be connected by FedEx Way, a new road set to be…

6 deaths, 243 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another six Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals were: An 82-year-old male who died September 10 A 49-year-old male who…

America's new COVID-19 rules for international travel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is rolling out new COVID-19 rules for travelers flying into the country. They will take effect in November. The rules will affect Americans and noncitizens alike, as the White House seeks to restore more normal…

Civil rights museum celebrating anniversary with free day

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with free admission for visitors on Saturday. Founded in 1991, the Memphis-based museum chronicles the history of civil rights in America, from slavery…

George Holliday, who filmed Rodney King video, dies of COVID

LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Holliday, the Los Angeles plumber who shot grainy video of four white police officers beating Black motorist Rodney King in 1991, has died of complications of COVID-19. Longtime friend Robert Wollenweber says the 61-year-old died…

Canadians re-elect Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party

TORONTO (AP) — Canadians have given Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party a victory in parliamentary elections. But it is unclear whether his gamble to win a majority of seats paid off in Monday's election. The 49-year-old Trudeau channeled the…

'Sea of Blue' honors fallen Gibson County sheriff's deputy

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department is honoring one of its fallen deputies. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office held a law enforcement procession called the Sea of Blue. Several police cars went through different cities of Gibson…

Jackson cemetery faces suspension following investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local cemetery is having numerous issues that made it close its doors to the public. On Sept. 14, a burial services program investigator went to Highland Memorial Gardens after reports that its mausoleum air conditioning had…

West Tennessee law enforcement learn more about hemp

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office held a conference Monday afternoon, helping agencies learn more about hemp plants. "We're having a training on hemp for law enforcement across West…

RIFA breaks ground in new project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit broke ground on Monday. RIFA unveiled the lot where their new warehouse space will be built. RIFA Executive Director Lisa Tillman says the almost 10,000 square foot building will be used to continue…

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