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Local leaders give it their all for annual Dancing with the STARs competition

Some big names from across the region put on a show in downtown Jackson all for a good cause.

Suicide prevention conference spotlighting ways to help high-risk groups

An annual conference is being held on one of our college campuses here in West Tennessee.

As rising costs lead to overcrowding at local shelters, groups work to alleviate strain

Rising costs have led many pet owners to give up their animals. This in turn has put a major strain on local shelters.

The crucial role PrEP plays in HIV prevention

Despite meaningful progress in HIV prevention, the HIV epidemic is far from over, with 31,000 new diagnoses in the U.S. each year.

Proclamation made at Jackson City Hall for World Polio Day

Every year on October 24, World Polio Day is observed to raise awareness of the importance of polio vaccination to protect every child from this devastating disease.

Ribbon cutting held for sober living house in Madison County

The Greater Jackson Chamber held a dedication for the Men of Hope Sober Living House Thursday.

TDEC announces $968,000 in parks and recreation planning grants

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced $968,000 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) for parks and recreation planning for 18 communities across the state.

TWRA partners with Hunt Regs App to provide accessible regulation information, make reporting easier

The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is taking an extra step in combatting wildlife crimes.

Dyersburg man arrested after hours-long standoff with police

Dyersburg Police Department's Special Operations Response Team (SORT) arrested a man on Wednesday night after nearly a five-hour standoff.

UT Martin to host Fall Preview Day Nov. 1

The University of Tennessee at Martin will welcome high school students and others interested in attending the university to campus Saturday, Nov. 1, for the last of its two Fall Preview Days.