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United Way to host 80th anniversary banquet in December

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is hosting a banquet. The United Way of West Tennessee will be hosting their anniversary banquet at the end of this year, celebrating 80 years serving the area. Attendees can enjoy dinner, a silent…

Gov. Bill Lee tours Haywood High School

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- One Haywood County high school is already preparing their students for the industry headed their way. Haywood High School received a grant from the Governor's Investment and Vocational Education Act a few years ago. From…

Accused killer of Hardin County deputy appears in court

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of killing Hardin County Deputy Matthew Locke made his initial court appearance Tuesday. The arraignment for Todd Stricklin was held in front of General Sessions Judge Danny Smith. A "not guilty" plea was…

Bicentennial Heritage Festival to be held Oct. 9

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is joining in on bicentennial celebrations. The Bicentennial Heritage Festival is being held at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, giving visitors the…

Local police warn of electric company scam calls

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office issued a scam warning via a Facebook post. The post focuses on recent scam calls impersonating a local electric company. The calls falsely inform you that your electricity will be disconnected…

The Ned to present 'Hairspray' October 21-23

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center will present "Hairspray: A Broadway Musical" this month. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the 60s-style musical centers around a teenager who sparks social change when she wins a role…

2 deaths, 130 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another two Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: An 86-year-old male who died September 22 A 92-year-old male who…

Procession held for fallen Hardin County deputy

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Deputy Matthew Locke was shot and killed on duty after responding to a domestic dispute Saturday night. Todd Stricklin was taken into…

Daughter seeks justice in search for alleged murder suspect

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The daughter of the woman killed over the weekend says she wants the community to help in finding the accused killer and find justice for her mother. "Nobody, especially a woman, and most especially an elderly woman…

Park to mark 159th anniversary of the Battle of Corinth

CORINTH, Miss. -- Shiloh National Military Park is marking 159 years since the Battle of Corinth. The park says it will be commemorating the 1862 battle with a series of activities and hikes from Saturday, Oct. 2 to Tuesday,…

JSCC cancels family festival portion of KJ Bicycle Tour, 5K

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is cancelling the family festival portion of the Kent Jones Bicycle Tour and 5K. JSCC says fall break and organizational concerns were cited as reasons for the cancellation. The festival was meant to…

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