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UT Martin to host annual Memorial Day ceremony online

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is taking one of its annual events online. A UT Martin file photo shows a field of Memorial Day flags on the university’s main campus. (Photo Courtesy:…

Savannah park hosts movie night

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Family and friends gather for a unique night at the movies. The Tennessee Street Park hosted an outdoor movie night this evening. They showed "The Croods: New Age." Park officials say not only locals, but people…

Elks Lodge celebrates 130 years of service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization celebrated decades of service. Members of Elks Lodge #192 celebrated 130 years of service to the community with a ribbon cutting. The lodge is…

Flag placement scheduled for Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery

PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Area Council Boy Scouts of America will host a Memorial Day flag placement on Saturday, May 22. The program will begin at 8 a.m. at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads.…

Mock disaster puts Dyersburg State students to the test

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Tornado sirens and practice 911 calls marked the start of a mock disaster drill at Dyersburg State Community College. Nineteen emergency medical students took charge at the scene which recreated the scene of a tornado that…

JMCSS hosts Teacher of the Year luncheon

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted a luncheon for their Teacher of the Year honorees. Twenty-four educators have been recognized to represent their schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Friday morning, they all came together at the…

Carroll Academy receives boost in budget

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local school is breathing a sigh of relief. At Carroll Academy, Executive Director Randy Hatch says they've been on a shoestring budget for years, doing just enough to get by. But thanks to Gov. Bill Lee…

Bethel University announces creation of eSports team

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University is entering the eSports arena. The university announced Thursday it will be adding an eSports team, joining 14 other Mid-South Conference schools in offering the program. “We are excited about bringing one of the fastest…

School year comes to end for Weakley County students

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Schools are celebrating a big accomplishment, especially during a pandemic. "Every day, we have been in school, face to face, with our students," said communications director Karen Campbell. So Friday, on the last day…

Library to add Facebook portals to 'Library of Things'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library and City of Jackson have applied for an AARP grant to help senior citizens stay connected with friends and family. The Facebook portal is a tablet with a 10-inch screen, which would allow…

4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,454 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,454. Those new patients range in age from 27-years-old to 60-years-old. There…

Bo's Extravaganza coming to West Tennessee

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A three day extravaganza is coming to West Tennessee. Bo's Extravaganza, hosted by several organizations in Benton County, will include concerts, car shows, and a boat parade. Special…

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