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UTM Jackson Center to host LEGO robotics camp

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson Center will host a LEGO robotics camp starting Aug. 2.   The camp will be held Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-6 at the center, located at Jackson State Community College.…

Tennessee sees annual increase in drug overdose deaths

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee saw its highest number of drug overdoses last year as surrounding states saw drops in the ongoing opioid crisis. According to a report released Thursday, 1,837 people died from drug overdoses in 2018. The Tennessean…

1 killed during Sunday car chase in Dyer County

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is dead after a car chase ends in a crash Sunday morning in Dyer County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Haleaka Tidwell was killed in the crash on Highway 104. Tidwell was…

Opening night show of "Mamma Mia" sold out

JACKSON, Tenn. --  An opening night show at The Ned in downtown Jackson has been sold out. A hidden secret to this showing of "Mama Mia" presented by the Jackson Theatre Guild. Below the…

Local organizations provide tips for heat safety

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the heat index expected to rise to the hottest temperature so far this year, local organizations are stressing heat safety. "Before allowing your kids to go outside, just be aware of [the heat index] because that's…

Boys and Girls Club ends summer with slam dunk

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Harlem Globetrotters are inspiring students with their new campaign. "Me being from Jackson, Tennessee, it means a lot to be able to give back to my home city," said Harlem Globetrotter A.J. Merriweather. Merriweather graduated from…

Camper students compete in 2019 Jackson Idol

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Idol contest brought in hundreds of summer campers from all across Jackson to watch and perform Thursday. "We had summer camps from Westwood, T.R. White, our city summer camps. We also had the Hub Club,…

Search ends after missing boater's body is recovered

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search ends for a missing boater from a Wednesday morning boating accident near the Pickwick Tailwater Ramp. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers have identified the missing boater as 56-year-old Jeffery Dilworth from Rienzi, Mississippi. Officials…

Construction updates on Highland Avenue and I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As construction on the Highway 45 Bypass slows down, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is moving their focus to North Highland. Lane closures are scheduled between Carriage House Drive and Vann Drive on North Highland as crews…

Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital confirms 'electronic systems' issue

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare confirmed a temporary interruption in electronic systems Thursday. Officials say they implemented "downtime procedures" as a result of the interruption. Hospital officials say patient care systems were functioning properly by about 4:15 p.m. Thursday.…

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