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Shop with a cop gives kids early Christmas in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Christmas came early for kids in Humboldt. The Humboldt Police Department hosted their annual shop with a cop event on Monday. First, everyone met at Humboldt Elementary School for pizza. Then they got a special visit…

Lexington Christmas Parade spreads holiday cheer

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One local city is getting into the holiday spirit. The City of Lexington hosted their annual Christmas Parade Monday evening. Community members came out as local businesses detailed and…

Airport Authority works to replace Boutique Air

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County airport leaders met on Monday for their board meeting. One of their main topics was Boutique Air and who would be their replacement. Steve Smith, the Executive Director of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority, says…

Samburg, Newbern work to cleanup after storm

SAMBURG, Tenn. -- Many lives were impacted after Friday's deadly storm, and residents gathered on Monday to try to pick up some of the pieces. One local woman says it's…

Governor signs order assisting severe weather relief in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has signed an Executive Order aimed at helping recovery efforts in West and Middle Tennessee. Gov. Lee's Executive Order 94 will: Allow individuals to aid in cleanup Suspend restrictions on vehicles transporting emergency supplies…

NWS: EF-3 tornado traveled from Newbern to Middle Tennessee

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service has released a preliminary report on one of the tornadoes that ripped through West Tennessee on Friday. The report says the EF-3 tornado began around 10:30 p.m., and was first sited in…

Communities in Henderson County, Parsons work to restore power

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Following the devastating storms that ripped through parts of West Tennessee, Henderson County and Parsons continue to wait for electricity. On top of no power, several gas stations in Parsons are without power and are low…

Christmas Festival moved to Dec. 18 in Paris

PARIS, Tenn. -- A new date has been set for the Christmas Festival in Paris. The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce says the new date is now Saturday, Dec. 18. The parade was originally set for last Saturday, but was…

Tyson donating meals to tornado victims in Tennessee, Kentucky

SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- Tyson Foods is joining with Walmart to feed those affected by Friday's tornadoes. Tyson says it will be donating 600,000 meals to the communities of Mayfield, Bowling Green in Kentucky, and to Samburg and Dresden in Tennessee.…

JTA to offer 'Quarter Ride Days' December 23 & 24

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Quarter Ride Days" are returning to the Jackson Transit Authority this holiday season. JTA will offer their annual 25 cent days on December 23 and 24. According to a release, all rides will be 25 cents on…

COVID-19 vaccine boosters now available to those 16 and up

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anyone 16 and up can now get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says 16 and 17-year-olds are now eligible for a Pfizer booster dose six…

Dresden hit among several cities during Friday storms

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- The town of Dresden is nearly destroyed after Friday night storms swept across the town’s downtown area.  “It went from an immediate really loud event into a quiet and calm right…

Residents in Lexington react to storm damage

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Severe weather may be gone, but still taking a toll. There is still lots of damage in West Tennessee as the city of Lexington is still recovering from the severe weather.…

Local school closings due to storm and tornado damage

According to information received from Karen Campbell, Communications Director Weakley County schools: Gleason, Greenfield and Martin schools will be open tomorrow. Due to road safety concerns, Dresden and Sharon schools will be closed. "We are aware that our students, staff…

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