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Jackson transitions into new contract with Waste Management

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is changing the contract with Waste Management. "Today we held an in-person forum for citizens to come in and ask questions about the…

Class Participants Work On Building A Complete Fiber Optic Circuit During The 5 Day Certification Class At Jscc

Local techs receive fiber optics training at JSCC

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is working to get more technicians into the field. Class participants work on building a complete fiber optic circuit during the five day certification class at JSCC. (Photo courtesy:…

Students learn outdoor skills at TWRA's 'Wild Child' camp

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency calls it their "Wild Child" summer camp, where students learn about nature. "We're going to be learning safety, outdoors, wildlife, and it's things kids…

Texas woman dies in I-40 crash in Haywood County

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms a Texas woman died in a crash on I-40 over the weekend. 32-year-old Kimberly Tingler, of Austin, Texas, was traveling westbound on I-40 on Saturday, June 26. Authorities say at approximately…

Dyersburg man charged with threatening officer, officer's family

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after police say he threatened a Dyersburg police officer and the officer's family. According to a post on the department's Facebook page, Vinson Taylor Jr., 21, went to the Dyersburg Police Department…

Jackson General receives Heart Center Platinum award

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain-MI registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. Jackson General is one of only 212 hospitals in the country to receive the honor, according to a…

Construction closures suspended for July 4 holiday across Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Road construction across Tennessee will stop this weekend for the July 4 holiday, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. In a news release, TDOT says construction-related closures on interstates and state routes will be suspended beginning…

TWRA gives tips on how to handle wildlife

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is the time of year when we’re seeing all different types of wildlife from raccoons, to deer, to turtles and more. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been receiving…

Replica ship docked for final day

DECATURVILLE, Tenn. --- The crew of Columbus's ship, the Pinta, are setting sail. The replica ship was docked at the Fisherdale Marina in Decaturville for three days. West Tennesseans could climb aboard…

Community honors decorated U.S. Veteran

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. --- A community honors a decorated U.S. Veteran. Carroll County honored a special member of the community, retired Colonel James Harding of the United States Air Force was recognized…

Fourth of July events in West Tennessee

WEST TENNESSEE --- Looking for fun on the Fourth of July? West TN has you covered! According to a post from the Visit Jackson TN Facebook page, the West TN area has all kinds of fun events scheduled for the…

United Way West TN host Community Impact Celebration

JACKSON, Tenn. --- United Way West Tennessee hosted their Annual Celebration Breakfast. According to a news release, the organization met at First United Methodist in Jackson to recognize the Top Giving Companies, Corporate Sponsors, Campaigns of Excellence and to honor…