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School closings, Oct. 31-Nov 1

Due to weather-related damage, several schools in West Tennessee have cancelled school for Thursday Oct. 30 and  Nov. 1. McNairy County Schools closed through Nov. 1 Decatur County Schools closed through Nov. 1 University of Tennessee at Martin - Parson…

McNairy County EMA releases storm damage assessment

MCNAIRY Co., Tenn. -- The McNairy County Emergency Management Agency has released a damage assessment in a post on its Facebook page. According to the post, the county had  874 homes damaged by Saturday's storm. Of those homes, 671 were…

Story of rescue in Decatur County

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.--It's one of the many stories of West Tennesseans coming together to help each other in a critical hour. For Richard Morgan, he was in the right place at the right time.…

West Tenn. Healthcare board discusses business-related issues

JACKSON, Tenn.--The West Tennessee Healthcare board came together for a meeting. Board members discussed some change, including buying new cardiac machines, and renovating an equipment room. West Tennessee Healthcare had a clean audit for…

Military park to reopen following weekend storms

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park reopens after weekend storms. The announcement comes from the park’s Facebook page Tuesday. Park officials say the roadways and facilities at the park are open with some restrictions. All trails and off-road paths…

Decatur County under boil water alert due to water outages

DECATUR CO., Tenn. -- Decatur County must take extra precautions when it comes to the water supply.  In addition to dealing with downed trees and power lines, residents are under a precautionary boil water advisory. Currently the northern portion of…

Recovery non-stop in community affected by storm

MCNAIRY Co., Tenn. -- It has been a race against Mother Nature, as the chance for some more wet weather threatens to put a damper on cleanup efforts from wind damage. Recovery has been…

Fire department provides tips on winter fire prevention

MADISON Co., Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is urging residents to use caution with supplemental heating units. In a news release the fire department offers tips on using supplemental heat this winter. Regularly maintain your furnace to prevent…

Gov. Lee visits Carroll Academy

CARROLL Co., Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee was greeted by a group of lawmakers and school administrators at Carroll Academy Tuesday morning. Carroll Academy serves teens who have been tried in the juvenile court…

Union University students give back to community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University is using an annual event to say “thank you” to Jackson. Tuesday is the 17th Annual Campus and Community Day at Union University. It's a thank you…

Woman sought in human remains investigation arrested in Kentucky

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police have confirmed Leann Peace, who was wanted for questioning after human remains were found in a Savannah home, is in custody in Kentucky. Peace, 53, is currently in custody in Fulton County, Kentucky on charges…

Halloween carnival cancelled

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The fall carnival that was located at West Jackson Baptist Church is cancelled due to possibility for severe weather. The Light the Night Carnival had been scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 30. Candy that had been collected will…

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