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Some West Tennessee roads collapse after heavy rain

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- In the last few weeks, West Tennessee has had its fair share of collapsed roads and sinkholes, mainly due to heavy rains. The latest damage has closed off areas in Henderson and Chester counties. In Chester…

Lifeline Blood Services still in need of donors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is still in need of blood donations. Officials say the blood donation center is struggling with low blood supply. Donation turnout so far has not been enough to replenish the dangerously low supply across…

Interstate reopened after multi-vehicle crash

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were temporarily closed while crews work to clear a crash near the Haywood-Madison County line. According to a post by Haywood County EMS on their Facebook page, the lanes were closed…

Bravo to locate manufacturing operations in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Bravo announced Monday that the company will locate their East Coast manufacturing operations in Lexington. The company will invest $2.8 million and create 83 jobs, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department of Economic and…

Couple sentenced in Atwood animal cruelty investigation

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- An Atwood couple charged with animal cruelty in April 2018 have been sentenced. Donald Schoenthal and Tara Neutzler pleaded guilty in May to charges of animal cruelty and aggravated animal cruelty. Schoenthal was sentenced to serve…

Local church celebrates Choir Day

JACKSON, Tenn. - The New Greater Bethel AME Church on Cartmell Street celebrated choir day on Sunday. “Where other churches within the community come together and faith in God come together and worship…

Local kids have fun at the "Back to School Bash"

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anitra White started Jota's Heart Outreach to help people in her community. White said this is the first time they are hosting a youth event. Prizes, food, school supply vouchers, plus much more were given out to…

Theatre lovers attend local Mamma Mia performance

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Theater lovers couldn't resist and packed The Ned for an afternoon of music. The Jackson Theatre Guild put on one of their performances of a classic, Mamma Mia. The 2 p.m. show on Saturday had a full…

Sorority makes pillow case dresses for young girls

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local sorority is doing something special for young girls. The Theta Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sewed pillow case dresses for little girls in Haiti. Donna Reggans, the chairperson for the sorority, says…

Local sorority gives back to the community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local sorority showed their appreciation for the community by giving back this weekend. Sigma Gamma Rho participated in a community service act at Regional Inter-Faith Association in Jackson. The sorority contributed to RIFA by serving food…

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