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Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Martin shooting

MARTIN, Tenn. -- An accused gunman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a 2017 shooting in Martin. Khalil Mustaffa Taylor, 27, of Martin, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery in the June 2017 shooting death…

Martin police add new school resource officer

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department announced Tuesday that they will add a new school resource officer. SRO Cody Stewart will be assigned to Martin Primary School after finishing his training, according to a release from the police department.…

Hundreds gather for annual Jackson Christmas Parade

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the most wonderful time of the year. In downtown Jackson, hundreds began to line the streets late Monday afternoon ahead of the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. "I'm looking…

Electronic benefit cards replace paper WIC vouchers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes to a food program here in the Hub City went into effect Monday. "The TNWIC card is like your credit or debit card," WIC administrator Chris Ellis said. "You use…

Health Departments to offer free flu shots this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- County health departments across the state will be giving out free flu shots. Free flu shots will be available to everyone Wednesday, Dec. 5. You don't need an appointment to get the flu shot during this event.…

The Ned asks for gloves, hats, scarves for 'Tree of Warmth'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned is asking for your help keeping everyone warm this holiday season. The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center is asking the community to donate warm scarves, hats and gloves. All of the items will…

Lifeline Blood Services still in need of donors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services says they are still in need of more donors.   According to the center, the blood supply is still extremely low this holiday season, and more blood donors are needed. The center is in critical…

The Jackson Symphony kicks off an annual concert

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Symphony performed their holiday pop concert on Sunday. The event was held at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. It was a way for the orchestra to help deliver the gift of music to the patients.…

Local sorority brings Christmas cheer to nursing home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority joined residents at Mission Convalescent Home on Sunday with special gifts. "Hygiene products, lotions, little socks, we have cute little pink and green popcorn…

Students make bowls to feed the community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students from the Hub City are working together to better the community. This was a project first started by the art department at UT Martin and now it's…

A special parade is held for theatre students

JACKSON, Tenn. - Indians, pirates and lost boys could be seen roaming around a local school Saturday morning. Families gathered at Jackson Christian School as students held a character parade for their performance of Peter Pan. The show was followed…

Local organization gets community in the holiday spirit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- 'Winter Fun-Tivities' is an event hosted by the Ministries Kingdom Inspiration Messages organization. It took place at the Star Center on Old Humboldt Road. According to organizer, the goal behind the event is to give caterers and…

A local event brings Christmas cheer to West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Christmas in the City" is a local event has come back to town this holiday season. It is a festive event that draws thousands of people every year. "We have Santa Claus here today," said event chairperson Joel…

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