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West Tennesseans honor veterans at annual parade

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans came together to honor those in the armed forces at the annual veterans parade in Jackson on Saturday. The parade was held in honor of those who have…

Scholarship luncheon awards nursing students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual luncheon was held in Jackson on Saturday to award scholarships to nursing students. The Jackson Area Minority Mentor Nurses hosted its annual scholarship luncheon. The luncheon was held inside…

Local cemetery hosts cleanup day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Volunteers lent a helping hand at a local cemetery. Hollywood Cemetery hosted a work and cleanup day Saturday. The community was invited, and about nine people volunteered to help. Board members…

Community gathers to raise funds for children, women

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a night of boots, bands and bingo at the STAR Center on Friday. The Jackson Service League is raising funds to provide grants to local organizations, with a focus on children and women. Attendees spent…

Community honors local veterans at annual program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With veterans day around the corner, a congregation is honoring the brave men and women who dedicated their lives fighting for the country. Friday night Englewood Baptist Church was…

2 pedestrians killed in multi-vehicle crash in Shelby Co.

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two pedestrians were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Shelby County on Wednesday. The driver of the first vehicle was traveling west on I-40 in the second lane. Three other vehicles were stationary in a construction…

Educational resource receives new home

PARSONS, Tenn. -- A historical home transforms into the headquarters of a West Tennessee educational resource. Special guests, including Governor Bill Lee, filled the newly remodeled home of the Ayers Foundation. "Jim and…

FHU celebrates 150th birthday during homecoming

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University continues its 150th birthday celebration with homecoming. It's all hands on deck as FHU staff puts on the final touches for this year's homecoming. They kicked off the fun…

Health department hosts training on STDs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department hosted a special training class for clinical personnel. The health department and Tennessee Department of Health, along with representatives with the STD/HIVE Prevention Training Center…

Veterans Day celebrations kick off across West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This weekend is expected to be full of activities recognizing our veterans. As the weekend approaches, Veterans Day celebrations are kicking off. Students lined the hallways of Thelma Barker Elementary…

Heartburn medication recall expands

A recall is expanding for medication that treats heartburn. Ranitidine tablets, capsules and syrups are being recalled due to an impurity that may cause cancer. The medication was sold at various stores nationwide, including…

Experts give tips for winter car care

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cold weather has arrived in West Tennessee, and it's time to make sure your car is winter ready. When the temperature drops, it can be quite difficult to keep your…

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