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Veterans visit Thelma Barker Elementary for annual parade

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thelma Barker Elementary held their 18th annual Veterans Day parade. Students from kindergarten, and all the way to the 5th grade, held flags and thanked veterans as they toured the school. The school's choir sang the Star-Spangled…

Marc Byrum announces run for Madison County Sheriff

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Marc Byrum announced he is running to become the next Sheriff of Madison County. The news release says Byrum has been with the Madison County Sheriff's Office for 25 years. His time in the sheriff's office includes…

Governor makes stop as Dresden High in Weakley County

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee made a special visit to Dresden High School Friday morning. Upon arrival, he was greeted by the arts program. "We walked into the school to a performance by a band. That was…

Local school receives donation to keep students in clean clothes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local elementary school is taking steps to keep their kids fresh and clean. Arlington Elementary School received a washer and dryer donation from Leadership Jackson's Hygiene Closet Project on Friday. Along with the appliances, Buff City…

Local restaurants express thanks to veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The meaning of Veterans Day is different for many, and a few local restaurants are showing their appreciation with food. The Old Country Store and Mama Baudo's Chow Bella are…

UM Lambuth hosts 2021 Fall Concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to raise the curtain once again. Students with the University of Memphis Lambuth Music and Entertainment Department held their fall 2021 concert Thursday night. It also served as an album release party! Staff say…

Henderson's Hee Haw Hootenanny makes its return

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Get ready for a night of rural entertainment. Henderson's Hee Haw Hootenanny is an annual event where local volunteers and entertainers come together to display their talents. This is the eighth year for the event, and…

Local store provides free groceries to veterans

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One store chain honored veterans with a free bag of groceries. Any veteran or person currently serving in the U.S. military was given one free bag of groceries at Hays Cash Savers on Thursday. The bag…

UT Gardens to host sale on Nov. 16

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson is holding a sale next Tuesday. UT Gardens says it will be selling more than 800 amaryllis bulbs, with proceeds…

Line of flags honors veterans along Interstate 40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drivers on Interstate 40 honked their horns in support of a line of flags on Thursday. The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition organized flags to wave on four bridges…

Veterans honored at technical, community colleges across state

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans at technical and community colleges from across Tennessee were honored for Veterans Day. The release from Jackson State Community College says the veterans were nominated by college presidents, and will receive the Chancellor’s Commendation. The…

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