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TWRA extends deer season for testing purposes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Deer season is being extended in Fayette, Hardeman and McNairy counties from January 7 to January 31. This extension isn't just for hunters, but for the hunted. "Chronic Wasting Disease has been known in the wildlife management…

Fire fatality rates increase in Tennessee in 2018

JACKSON, Tenn.--According to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, there have been more than 90 fire-related deaths state-wide in 2018, as compared to 85  deaths in 2017. Local fire…

New year brings new laws in Tennessee

NASHVILLE -- There are a total of 30 new Tennessee laws going into effect for the new year, one involving local grocery stores. Wine sales in grocery stores will become legal on Sundays, meaning you can snag a bottle of…

Jackson-Madison Co. Library to extend hours

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Book lovers are in luck after a recent announcement from the Jackson-Madison County Library. Leaders with the library announced they will extend their hours. The library director says they previously…

Gov.-elect Bill Lee announces new cabinet members

NASHVILLE -- Governor-elect Bill Lee has announced two cabinet appointments. Major General Jeff Holmes, who is from Carroll County, will lead the department of military. Holmes currently serves as the deputy commanding general of First Army and has previously served as…

Man charged with arson in Gibson Co. house fire

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man now faces an arson charge in a November house fire in Dyer. Christopher Johnson was charged with arson Thursday after an investigation into the Nov. 18 fire at a home in the 200 block…

Dream Center works to fund new building

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local nonprofit is on their way to having a new building. The Dream Center is in the middle of fundraising for their new building. So far they've raised more than $1.5 million of their total goal,…

Second man faces murder charge in November shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second man is charged in a fatal November shooting in east Jackson. Corrion Greer, 27, is charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 16 shooting that killed Tavoris Bates outside a Middle Avenue home, according to court…

Jackson Sears location to close in March

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The local Sears location at the Old Hickory Mall is among 80 stores the company announced will close in late March. The company informed associates Thursday of the upcoming closures, according to a release posted on the…

Tennessee health clinics struggle amid frozen state funds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A revamp of billing rules for Tennessee's TennCare program has left some rural health care clinics struggling to stay open. The Tennessean reported Thursday that supplemental patient TennCare payments promised to rural clinics have been frozen…

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