Jefferson Award: Bruce Hussey
Pastor Bruce Hussey is in charge of spearheading "The Table" every Monday night in Jackson. "We just try to love people and meet their needs," said Hussey. The Table is a community…
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Grants available for dog parks in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee communities of all sizes can now apply for grants to build or improve dog parks in their areas. The Boyd Foundation says it is taking applications for a Dog Park Dash Grant of up to…
Medical marijuana bill clears Tennessee legislative hurdle
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A medical marijuana bill has cleared another panel despite opposition from law enforcement, state health officials and Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. In a 9-2 vote Wednesday, a House committee advanced legislation by Republican Rep. Jeremy Faison…
TDOT announces lane closures on Interstate 40 for pothole repairs
JACKSON, Tenn.-- While TDOT crews will not be working this holiday weekend, they have announced their construction schedules leading up to the holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says they will have temporary, rolling lane closures Thursday, March 29 on…
Local sheriff's office warns against new scam
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators say they do not know exactly how scammers get your name and number, but what they do know, is that if it seems to good…
First Presbyterian Church holds special service to celebrate Holy Week
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson area churches continue their recognition of Holy Week, Wednesday with a special noon service at First Presbyterian Church. The community worship service is the third this week. All services are…
What's New Wednesday: Jackson Escape Room
Jackson Escape Room owner Lee Wilson is a winner of the reality T.V. show "Hunted" where contestants act as fugitives on the run from high-skilled investigators. He used his escaping skills to…
Local leader talks about West TN Healthcare's purchase of Tennova properties
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare said it will soon own three more properties. The company said it plans to purchase Tennova Healthcare facilities in Jackson, Dyersburg and Martin. "This is…
Full Throttle Sloonshine Distillery says nearby train makes process unique
TRIMBLE, Tenn. -- "We are a true grain-to-glass operation," said Paul Higgs, master distiller at the Full Throttle Sloonshine Distillery. The Full Throttle Sloonshine Distillery opened four years ago in Trimble.…
Milan police arrest 4 men in 2 separate drug busts
MILAN, Tenn. -- Four people are behind bars after two separate drug busts in Milan. Police say they found a total of $5,000, six firearms and a large amount of…
Crockett Co. leaders take stand against sexual assault
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Leaders and residents in Crockett County take a stand against sexual assault. The county issued a proclamation Wednesday and held a signing for the Start By Believing…
Humboldt Public Library holds annual Easter egg hunt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Kids in Humboldt kicked off the Easter holiday with a fun event. Children of all ages participated Wednesday in the Humboldt Public Library's annual Easter egg hunt.…
Lifeline Blood Services announces need for donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services has announced that West Tennessee's blood supply is in a vulnerable position. "We have an immediate need for blood types O negative, B negative and A negative,"…
Third suspect charged in Hardin Co. barn fire
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A third person has been arrested after an October 2017 barn fire near Savannah. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed Wednesday that Nick Duncan, 30, of Waterloo, Alabama,…
Donations to American Red Cross will be matched for Giving Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, March 28, is the day when thousands across the country come together to stand up for their neighbors in need. March 28 is Giving Day, a movement started by the American Red Cross to help those affected by…
