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Officials discuss thefts, vandalism of political signs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple counties in West Tennessee are investigating thefts or vandalism of presidential campaign signs. "What people need to realize in stealing these things is that sometimes we catch…

Madison County early voting totals: Day 5

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission has released the daily totals of early voting numbers for the fifth day. The election commission says 2,180 voters cast ballots on Monday, Oct. 19 for the fifth day of early voting.…

Local film director puts Jackson in the spotlight

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since he was young, Jaron Lockridge has had a passion for film making and writing. Lockridge is a local movie director and owner of Misguided Perception Media Group, an…

Trial in killing of Tennessee prison official moved to 2021

RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) — The trial of a Tennessee convict charged with killing a corrections official before escaping prison on a tractor has been delayed until next year. Curtis Watson had been scheduled to face trial Oct. 26 in the…

AutoZone announces expansion at Lexington facility

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- AutoZone has announced plans to expand their operations in Lexington, bringing in more jobs to Henderson County. According to a news release, the expansion will be about $42 million, and will be at the AutoZone distribution…

TBI identifies teen killed in Bolivar shooting

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified a teenager who was killed early Saturday morning in Bolivar. The TBI says Fredorikus Perry, 17, was found dead in a driveway in the 100 block of Morocco Road around…

23 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 3,612 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 23 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 3,612. The health department says those cases include eight men and 15 women, ranging in…

Local church celebrates pastor in worship service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It’s the three year anniversary of Titus Cleveland of being the head pastor at Growth Ministries Praise and Worship Center in Jackson. The members of the church celebrated with a worship…

Family-owned farm hosts pumpkin painting event

HURON, Tenn. -- A family-owned farm is getting families in the Halloween spirit. Sunset Valley Farms in Huron hosted its second annual Paint Your Own Pumpkin event Saturday and Sunday. For the first day of the event, there were over…

Non-profit hosts pumpkin carving contest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A non-profit organization is getting into the Halloween spirit. Thrivent, a faith-based financial institution, has partnered with Regional Inter-Faith Association to present a pumpkin carving contest. Financial Professional Jameson Colbert says…

Parking lot bingo held in Denmark

DENMARK, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans enjoyed a day at a local park. The Madison County Parks and Recreation held a parking lot bingo. The event was held at the Savannah Community Park in…

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