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South Jackson Walmart evacuated after bomb threat

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several Jackson police cars surrounded the south Jackson Walmart Sunday evening.   At approximately 4:50 p.m. on November 10, officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to 2171 S. Highland Avenue,…

Martin police investigate Saturday morning shooting

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning shooting in Martin. According to a news release, the shooting occurred in the area of the Station at Martin Apartments on the 200 block of West Peach Street…

UPDATE: Authorities locate missing woman

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's Department is seeking help in finding a missing woman. According to a new release, Brittany Moore, 26, was last seen around 10 p.m. on Friday.…

Sorority sisters celebrate chapter's 80th anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local sorority enjoyed an evening of sisterhood Saturday. Members of the Gamma Alpha Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., danced the night away at the Jackson Country…

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…

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