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2 students named Mr. and Miss FHU during ceremony

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Two students took home the crown after a competition at local university. Freed-Hardeman University hosted its Mr. and Miss FHU Ceremony in Chapel Hall Saturday morning. For FHU, this…

JPD investigating east Jackson shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in east Jackson. The shooting took place on Preston Street, and investigators say that a woman is in critical condition. Investigators say that a suspect is in…

Dyerburg State releases new health and safety guidelines

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College released details on their new health and safety guidelines Friday. Dyersburg State says it will require a daily questionnaire, temperature check and face mask for students, faculty and staff, according to the release.…

Health department confirms 1 death, 42 new cases of COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed one more COVID-19 patient has died, and another 42 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The health department says a 85-year-old man died on Friday due to…

8-year-old helps kids, homeless in a unique way

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A young girl in north Jackson is helping those in need, one bag at a time. Eight-year-old Lillian Cashion puts bags together of hygiene items and snacks to deliver to the homeless and kids in need. She…

Official provides tips on spotting elder abuse

JACKSON, Tenn. -- General District Attorney Matthew Stowe of Judicial District 24 of Tennessee is discussing the ways you can identify elder abuse. Stowe says the most common types of abuse are financial, physical and neglect. Ways that you can…

MCSO kicks off partnership to curb impaired driving

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Drive sober or get pulled over." It's common advice we hear, especially around major holidays. "Just like any other THSO event, we'll be stepping up enforcement activities by increasing the amount of officers on the street," Sgt.…

18-year-old charged following Dyersburg school incident

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police say a man is being held after an incident at the Dyersburg Intermediate School on Friday. Dyerburg police say they responded to the school after a report of a person being seen on the playground…

Carroll County attorney suspended due to alleged violations

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Carroll County attorney Benjamin Dempsey's license has been suspended due to alleged violations, according to the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility. A news release says Dempsey was suspended after he admitted to violating the rules of…

JTA announces Labor Day schedule

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced its schedule for Labor Day. JTA says it will not be operating its regular schedule on September 7, Labor Day. JTA says services will return to normal the following day. For more…

Lane College starts "Giving Friday", sets goal at $25,000

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane's Giving Friday started four years ago, with a goal to raise just $10,000. Now, it's ballooned to a $25,000 goal, with the potential to raise $50,000. "Of course, it's all virtual this year. Usually we have…

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