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West Carroll closed to students for remainder of week

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Carroll Special School District announced Tuesday that students will not return to classes for the remainder of the week. The closure runs from Wednesday, August 18 to Friday, August 20. Director of Schools Preston…

Jackson Fire Department to welcome new upgrades

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is getting three new upgrades. In two weeks, the department will be receiving three new fire trucks, called pumpers. Deputy Chief Don Friddle says…

TWRA, UT hosting CWD meeting in Lexington

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and University of Tennessee plan to host a public meeting about chronic wasting disease. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Henderson County…

Candlelight vigil set for International Overdose Awareness Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks department is partnering with the Jackson-Madison Prevention Coalition and Lifeline Peer Project to host a candlelight vigil for those who have died or suffered permanent injuries due to a drug…

Jackson-Madison Co. Library hosting bicentennial music program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a bicentennial program Friday, Aug. 20, focusing on the area's music heritage, according to a news release. Author Shawn Pitts and the JMC media librarian Mike Baker will present the program…

Jackson police seek info in Vann Drive hit-and-run

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are seeking information in a hit-and-run accident that occurred August 11. According to police, the accident happened on Vann Drive at the Stonebridge Boulevard intersection at approximately 1:25 p.m. Police say the vehicle believed to…

Additional death, 513 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an 85-year-old woman died Aug. 10 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 244 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department also confirmed another…

TWRA: 10 million pounds of invasive carp removed in July

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says their Asian Carp Harvest Incentive Program reached a milestone last month, according to a news release. TWRA says 10 million pounds of invasive carp were removed from Kentucky and Barkley reservoirs in July, the…

Woman arrested after drugs found in Huntingdon home

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is facing charges following the search of a Huntingdon home. Carla Bridgett Lawton, 45, is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule IV drugs and…

JSCC Medical Coding program offers quick entry into healthcare field

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is offering a two-semester certificate program for Medical Coding. An important part of any medical facility, medical coders aid in financial reimbursement as well as quality care of patients. The certificate program, which…

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