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FHU class of 1969 celebrates 50th class reunion

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The class of 1969 is celebrating their 50th class reunion at Freed-Hardeman University this weekend. "It was real close knit," Tom Childers, a 1968 graduate, said. "It was with people that had…

Tree damages home in midtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some homeowners spent Thursday morning surveying the damage Wednesday night's storm. "Between the bricks rolling down the roof and the branch itself rolling and wiping out that dormer, I honestly don't…

Jackson Transit Authority celebrates Dump the Pump Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you need a ride around town, consider hopping on public transportation. The Jackson Transit Authority celebrated Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, which encourages residents to use public transportation to…

JEA expects all power to be restored by 8 p.m. after outages

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Energy Authority expects all power to be restored to customers by 8 p.m. Thursday after wide-spread power outages overnight. JEA says all power should be restored unless there is damage to an individual property's private equipment.…

Missing man found dead after apparent motorcycle crash

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man who was reported missing earlier this week in Weakley County has been found dead. The Weakley County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that 50-year-old David Shipton Jr. was reported missing Tuesday. Shipton was from the…

FedEx announces possible delays due to overnight storms

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx announced Thursday that delivery delays are possible after disruptions at the Memphis hub caused by overnight storms. Delays are possible for package deliveries across the U.S. with a delivery commitment of June 20, according to a…

UPDATE: JEA says 500 still without power after overnight storms

UPDATE: Jackson Energy Authority now says around 500 customers are still without power after overnight storms. JEA shared the following statement: "Power restoration following the overnight storm is progressing, but is slow. Breakers have been closed and the overall system…

JSCC campus to close due to power outage

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College will not open Thursday, June 20, due to a power outage affecting the campus. Jackson State officials had originally planned to open the campus at 11 a.m. The closure was announced at 9:30…

Madison County Sheriff's Office investigating home invasion

JACKSON, Tenn -- The Madison County Sheriff's Department received a call of a home invasion on McGee Loop in northeast Madison County around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies escorted three juveniles out of a home on 71 Lost Creek Drive, who…

What's New Wednesday: Papa Daddy's

In Mercer, Tennessee, the population is 659. You'll find a church, some vacant buildings and a brand new restaurant that's only been open for 2 weeks. "My daddy always like to come to…

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