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Events this week in West Tennessee: May 8-14

Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Click here for a list of LIFELINE Blood Services’ mobile blood drives. Monday, May 8 Special Olympics Torch Run…

First responders earns 'Star Life Award'

TRENTON, Tenn.  -- A local county first responders won an award. The Gibson County Emergency Medical Service won the "Star Life Award" for region that covers most of West Tennessee. The EMS Star…

Local students hear from veteran, doctor

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Students in Humboldt were able to hear from a veteran on Monday. U.S. Navy Veteran Dr. Russell Ledet spoke to Humboldt City School students at East Elementary and Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. He shared his personal story,…

Police respond to incident at north Jackson Wendy's

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says around 11:45 a.m., officers headed to the 800 block of Vann Drive for a person wanted on felony warrants from Selmer. JPD says that when officers arrived, they attempted to make…

Bethel's Dr. Johnson, Dr. Lancaster announce retirement

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Retirements have been announced for two longtime faculty members at Bethel University. A news release states during the May 4 faculty meeting, Dr. Roger Johnson and Dr. David Lancaster confirmed…

Fundraiser to support food insecurity in Henry County

PARIS, Tenn. -- One organization is hosting a fundraiser to help feed those in need ahead of World Hunger Day on May 28. The Little Pantries of Henry County is selling t-shirts to support the little pantries located throughout the…

Art exhibition recognizes West TN talents

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.---An art exhibition was held in a local city. As part of the week long Strawberry Festival, an art exhibition was held on Sunday at the West Tennessee Regional Art…

A local church celebrates 200 years

JACKSON, Tenn.---One church is celebrating 200 years of existence. First Presbyterian Church on North Highland Avenue has been celebrating 200 years of service with a variety of events. Sunday afternoon,…

Shiloh will offer upcoming ranger led program

SHILOH, Tenn.---Local park will offer an upcoming ranger led program. According to information from Shiloh National Military Park, Saturday, May 13, the park will offer a ranger led hike entitled “Johnston's Last Fight.” Albert Sidney JohnstonCourtesy…

Stabbing under investigation in Selmer

SELMER, Tenn. ---Stabbing suspect in custody in Selmer. According to information from the Selmer Police Department, a suspect is in custody after a person was stabbed at a local gas station on Saturday morning. The stabbing took place at Murphy's…

A local tournament raises money for heart health

JACKSON, Tenn.---One organization teamed up with a local sports group to raise money and awareness for heart health. Friends of Heart held a tournament in partnership with the Hub City Picklers. The…

A unique baby shower comes to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A community baby shower was held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center with everything you need to know in West TN for maternal and child health. Hub City Doula,…

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