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Local leaders come together for MLK Day call of service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, community leaders came together Monday for a call of service. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church hosted the service, which featured remarks from state representatives Jimmy Eldrige and Johnny Shaw…

Experts share tips on gardening during warm winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn.--With a wave of warm winter weather tempting plants and gardeners, we asked the experts for answers about early budding concerns and outdoor projects. "There's no reason to stay inside on a nice day," James Wick said. For nearly…

West Tennessee locals to attend Trump inauguration

ALAMO, Tenn. — As Donald Trump's inauguration nears, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to the nation's capital. Ann Strongs of Crockett County is just one West Tennessean who will see the new president take office on…

West Tennesseans march in Jackson in honor of MLK

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans came together Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. People from the community attended a breakfast and marched in his honor. The Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Douglas, a civil rights activist, sang for hundreds…

Gibson Co. hosts several MLK Day events

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Communities on Monday honored a man who focused on peace, unity, and justice — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many West Tennesseans used MLK day to not only celebrate him but do something that will have an…

Local leaders celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with day of service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, local organizations came together Monday to serve the community. Health screenings, career opportunities and law enforcement were just a few of the services and organizations on hand to help…

AKAs take over the movies to support Hidden Figures

JACKSON, Tenn -- 109 years of sisterhood and service was celebrated Sunday by the first black Greek lettered organization for women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Members kicked off founders' day with…

Dozens honor Civil Rights Activist with annual parade

BOLIVAR, Tenn -- West Tennesseans gathered to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday. Dr. King's courage, humbleness, and fight for justice encourages people around the world to…

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