Growing league makes donation to Men of Hope
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An ever-growing league in the Hub City gave back to the community. The Conger Park Summer Pickleball League presented a donation to the Men of Hope at Conger…
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Miss Volunteer America Pageant: Night Two
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was night two of the Miss Volunteer America Pageant, with 51 young women taking the stage at the Carl Perkins Civic Center for a chance to win…
TWRA reports fatal drowning at Madison County lake
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There was a fatal drowning at Lake Graham in Madison County on Thursday. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, around 3 p.m., they received a call…
Tennessee Republican lawmakers receive mail with 'white powder substance'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee legislative office building in Nashville reopened Thursday after a temporary lockdown prompted by multiple Republican leaders receiving what House Speaker Cameron Sexton called “a white powder substance” in the mail. …
The Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board, the US Coast Guard says
A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed everyone on board, authorities said Thursday, bringing a tragic end to a saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search and a worldwide vigil for the missing vessel.…
Brownsville police chief retires after 32 years
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Thursday, Brownsville Police Chief Barry Diebold was celebrated for retiring with 32 years of service. The event was hosted at East Side Elementary, where Diebold worked as an school…
Hardin County clerk, deputy clerk arrested
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Revenue says the Hardin County clerk and deputy clerk were arrested Wednesday. The department says that Hardin County Clerk Jeanette Stricklin and Deputy Clerk Kimberly Wilkerson were arrested following an investigation by their…
Community Foundation awards $55,000 in grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Community Foundation of West Tennessee has awarded $55,000 to seven organizations. The Foundation began awarding Community Impact Grants in 2016. Through this program, the organization has granted more…
Jackson-Madison County Library marks World Rainforest Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Public Library's Toddler Time was centered around World Rainforest Day on Thursday. The children enjoyed stories and songs about the amazing creatures of the jungle. There…
Several summer camps come together at Muse Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seven different summer camps from around the area joined together for a fun day of games in Muse Park. Bridgett Parham, the Recreation Manager for Jackson, said this is…
School Board adjusts budget, returns it to county
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The school board met Thursday to discuss what they will do with their budget after the county commission voted to send it back to them. After quick discussion, they…
Miss Volunteer America Pageant: Opening Night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday was the opening night for the Miss Volunteer America Pageant, featuring contestants from all across the nation. "One group will do swimsuit, one group will do evening…
Collaboration to bring air ambulance services to local hospital
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A collaboration is bringing air ambulance services into another West Tennessee hospital. According to a news release from Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County, they are partnering with Med-Trans Corporation. “As a full-service hospital for a large region, we…
Grants to bring SROs to schools across the state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has launched a new grant program for Tennessee schools. The state is providing funding through grants for all schools in the state, both public and private, to have a full-time resource officer. "This year, together…
Rotary Club hosts Miss Volunteer contestants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club welcomed the Miss Volunteer America contestants at the First United Methodist Church on Wednesday. This gave members an opportunity to interact and personally meet each of the contestants. "I always think it's important…
