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Mayor Gist Hosts Civic Pride Awards

Jackson, Tenn. - Individuals and businesses who go above and beyond to "Keep Jackson Beautiful" were recognized with awards from Mayor Jerry Gist. "Each of these citizens invest in the community," said Tammy Buchanan, "Keep Jackson Beautiful" Commission Member. "They…

JSCC Receives Award from NSA

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn. - Jackson State Community College has reason to celebrate its academic excellent The school is now designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance. The program's graduates often become…

Cotton Junction Trail Unveiled in West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn. - There is a new way to discover parts of West Tennessee that are off the beaten trail. A new self-guided driving trail connecting farmland and small towns in the area was…

Hardin Co. Superintendent Found Guilty of Lesser Charge

This video is no longer available. A verdict has been reached in the trial of John Thomas, Hardin County's Director of Schools. Thomas was indicted in March for carrying his personal handgun in a belt holster onto the campus of…

RIFA Needs Fans

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn. - One local group in Jackson who is known for helping those without air conditioning stay cool in the dangerous heat is now asking for help. They said the lifesavers they give…

Camps and Shelters Prepare for Oppressive Heat

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn. - Local groups in Jackson are preparing for the triple digit temperatures expected this week, and they want you to do the same. The Jackson Humane Society has started putting ice blocks…

Chester Co. Schools Laying off Teachers

This video is no longer available. Henderson, Tenn. - Summer is a time when teachers should be enjoying a well deserved break. For more a dozen educators in Chester County summer is a time to dust off their resumes and…

Gibson County Brush Fire

This video is no longer available. Trenton, Tenn. - A fire in Gibson County charred several acres of farm land and sent flames shooting as high at 30 feet into the air, Tuesday evening. According to Gibson County Fire Chief…

Deputy Suspended after Testing Positive for Drugs

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn. - A Madison County Sheriff's Deputy is off duty after failing a random drug screen. According to Sheriff David Woolfork, Deputy Janice D. Forsyth, 48, took the test on June 20. The…

Dole Issues Bagged Salad Recall

This video is no longer available. NEW YORK (AP) - Dole Food Co.'s fresh vegetable unit has recalled more than 1,000 cases of bagged salads sold at Kroger and Wal-Mart stores in six states because of the possibility of listeria…

One Killed, Two Injured in Wreck Monday Night

This video is no longer available. Gibson County, Tenn. - One woman was killed and two others injured in a traffic crash Monday night in Gibson County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Sarah Grace Conn, 23, of Milan, was…

Tenn. TCAP scores up in all but 1 of 24 student tests

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Proficiency levels are up in all but one of 24 of the latest assessment tests of elementary and middle students. Gov. Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman announced the statewide test results at a Nashville…

Four Charged with Burglarizing Dead Man’s Home

This video is no longer available. Weakley County, Tennessee - Four people were arrested and now face several charges related to the burglary of the home of a man killed in a May shootout. According to the Weakley County Sheriff‘s…

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