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Local man's wish to be baptized comes true

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Benjamin Pratt was 14-years-old when he and his friend were crossing the Bypass in Humboldt and were struck by a car. His friend was killed and Benjamin Pratt was paralyzed. Benjamin Pratt is now 29-years-old and being…

Public discusses duck hunting, duck blind draw procedures

PARSONS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission held a special meeting Thursday morning. The meeting was held at the Parsons Municipal Building. Leaders with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency say the purpose of the meeting was for public…

Hardeman Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A Bolivar woman has been arrested and charged with TennCare fraud. A news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Glenda Valentine, 49, was arrested last Friday. The release says she was working for two West…

Funeral home directors release book for pastors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Directors at a local funeral home released a new book aimed at helping pastors in Jackson speak to families at funeral services. When you think about public speaking, a funeral service may not come to mind. President…

Election Commission continues count of provisional ballots

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission is still counting provisional ballots from the November 3 election. The Election Commission resolved 62 provisional ballots. Members of the Election Day counting board made sure all information was correct on each…

Crash closes part of Highway 412 in Bells

UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed 73-year-old Harold Miller, of Huntingdon, was killed in the crash this afternoon on Highway 412. THP says the driver of a tractor-trailer truck involved in the wreck was injured and has been taken…

Program aims to assist Tennesseans earn degrees

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced a new program that will assist Tennesseans earn a college degree. A news release from the Governor's Office says the Reconnect to Workforce partnership will offer two years of tuition-free community or technical…

WGU offering new scholarships for nursing, IT

Western Governors University Tennessee is offering two new scholarships to address the increased demand for nurses and IT professionals. The Margaret McClure Scholarship is open to any nurses who are looking to advance their careers, according to a news release.…

Madison County Fire Department warns of donation calls

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is warning residents about a call requesting donations. In a Facebook post, the fire department says a caller is asking for donations to the Volunteer Firefighter Alliance. The post says when…

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