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Rain Return Tonight, Storm Chances Friday and Flooding Concerns Start

Thursday Evening Forecast Update

Thursday Evening Forecast for February 25th: We are about 20° cooler on Thursday behind Wednesday’s cold front. Rain showers will move in late tonight and stick around through the weekend. We could see a few storms on Friday with small hail and gusty winds being the main threat. Storms could get stronger over the weekend and flooding will become a…

Matt Altobell stepping down as executive director of JDDC

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Downtown Development Corporation announced Thursday that Matt Altobell announced plans to step down as executive director next month. Altobell has spearheaded development projects in downtown Jackson for six years, according to a news release, and has been involved with the “Ned Flicks” series and bringing more programs highlighting local artists and musicians. “I intend to stick…

William Harlan Pulliam

William Harlan Pulliam, age 85, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Ava Pulliam, departed this life Wednesday evening, February 24, 2021 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. Harlan was born June 5, 1935 in Somerville, the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Pulliam and Evanna Harvey Pulliam. He served his country in the United States Army and was employed with…

Police: 1 dead, 1 injured after Wednesday shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police have confirmed one person died after a shooting early Wednesday morning at a north Jackson apartment complex. Police confirmed two people were injured in the shooting around 2:45 a.m. at Friars Point Road in Cherry Grove apartments. Those individuals were taken to local hospitals by emergency medical services. One of those individuals, identified as 19-year-old…

Patricia Glenn Brake Boals

Patricia Glenn Brake Boals, age 82 of Paris, TN passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was born September 18, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Joseph Eldred Brake and the late Beatrice Weeks Brake. On January 4, 1992 she married Homer “Ansil” Boals and he preceded her in death on April 17, 2013. Pat is survived by one…

Kustoff says he’ll vote ‘no’ on COVID relief package, talks minimum wage

JACKSON, Tenn. — The newest COVID-19 relief package — set to cost of $1.9 trillion — includes new unemployment benefits and a $1,400 stimulus check for those who make under $75,000 a year. But its future isn’t certain. We spoke with Representative David Kustoff about how he plans to vote. “I’m going to vote ‘no’ on the bill because there’s…