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SBA and USDA to provide services to help businesses grow

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two agencies are partnering together to help your business thrive. The U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture have come together to bring services to small business owners in rural…

Milan library receives technology grant

MILAN, Tenn. -- A Gibson County library received a grant Thursday. The Mildred G. Fields Memorial Library in Milan has been awarded the Tennessee State Library and Archives Technology Grant. Secretary of State…

Al Chymia Shrine Circus kicks off in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to watch the greatest spectacle on earth. The Al Chymia Shrine Circus is in Jackson. The circus kicked off Thursday night at the Oman Arena. There is non-stop, heart-stopping thrills…

Humboldt man sentenced on gun charge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man has been sentenced to more than seven years on a federal charge of felon in possession of a firearm. In a news release, U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant announced the sentence for 34-year-old Matthew Pate.…

Scotts Hill to install new storm siren

SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee town is making updates to their safety equipment. Soon, the town of Scotts Hill in Henderson County will have a brand new storm siren. The siren…

Selmer company announces expansion

SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development made a special announcement in McNairy County. "They have a great workforce, they're great to work with, and we're so excited for yet another…

Obion Co. Sheriff's Office searches for missing girl

SOUTH FULTON, Tenn. -- The Obion County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing teenage girl. In a post on their Facebook page, the sheriff's office says 14-year-old Keyera Coffman was last seen around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in her bedroom…

Police identify victims in Wednesday shooting in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department have identified two people critically injured in a shooting Wednesday night in east Jackson. Police say 26-year-old Julio Almaraz and 20-year-old Joe Ramirez were injured in the shooting around 6:15 p.m.…

Man sentenced to 15 years for possessing firearm as felon

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Marshawn Keith Burrus, 56, was sentenced Tuesday to 188 months in prison, according to a…

Selmer business announces $600,000 expansion

SELMER, Tenn. -- A Selmer distribution business has announced an expansion project that is expected to bring more jobs to McNairy County. Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe, along with officials of…

O'Charley's in Jackson to close after this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The O'Charley's restaurant in Jackson will close Sunday. The restaurant, located at 644 Carriage House Drive, will close after business Sunday, according to an announcement from the company. O'Charley's President Craig Barber released the following statement: "Our…

Local judge recognized for helping recovering addicts

MILAN, Tenn.-- Milan City Court Judge Collins Bond received a plaque Wednesday for helping recovering addicts return to their normal means of life. 15 graduates of the recovery court program came to thank…

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