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Local Navy veteran posthumously honored for service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Navy crew member from Jackson is posthumously honored more than 70 years after losing his life while serving his country. The family of Seaman First Class James Cunningham of Jackson is receiving the Purple Heart on…

Local 4-H members celebrate Beef Month

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Livestock 4-H Club members celebrated Beef Month Friday at the Henderson Farmers Market. "When they come here, they can learn OK, this is where my food comes…

Update on the recall of JMCSS school board member

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school board member faces a petition that could remove her from her position. "I really don't understand why there's a petition against me," said JMCSS school board member Doris Black. "I could understand if I…

Jackson-Madison Co. "Fabulous Feud" to be held Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Get ready for the "Fabulous Feud"! The game show fundraiser will be held Saturday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Greg Hammond and Sarah McClain will host "Make Me a Deal," and Steve Beverly is scheduled to host…

Tennessee inmate declines to choose execution method

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee death row inmate has declined to choose the method of his execution scheduled for mid-August. Making no choice would result in death by lethal injection. Tennessee Department of Correction spokeswoman Neysa Taylor said in…

Girl Scouts volunteer in Smokies; learn about conservation

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- A group of eight Girl Scouts from across the country spent part of their summer volunteering in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Their efforts included rehabilitating trails, cleaning campgrounds, removing invasive plants and providing educational…

Hospitals continue to close across Tennessee

Tennessee -- As hospitals across the state continue to close, many are looking at their options for health care in rural communities. In a conference call Thursday, three Tennesseans who are dealing with the effects of hospital closures across the…

Henry Co. Medical Center hosts Safe Kids Day

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Children across West Tennessee received free school supplies and safety tips in Henry County Thursday afternoon. This year's Safe Kids Day was hosted by the Henry County Medical…

Local teachers encourage students in community

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local school teachers are leaving the classroom and going into neighborhoods to get students excited for the school year. "Just felt the need to get out and meet the…

New teachers welcomed to JMCSS

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 100 teachers are joining the Jackson-Madison County School System. Wednesday was the first day of school for teachers. "This is the beginning of that preseason period where new…

Local stores prep for tax-free weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local stores are getting their shelves stocked and ready for Tennessee's annual tax-free weekend. Management at Jackson's Target store says they are expecting a tremendous amount of shoppers during the…

West Tennessee business wants to hire veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee business wants to hire veterans looking to transition back into civilian life. July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day, and JDog Junk Removal & Hauling franchise…

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