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The Dixie Café at The Old Country Store reopens

The following is a news release from Bramblett Group: Jackson, Tennessee - (February 9, 2024) - Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store is inviting Guests to return to The Dixie Café, which has reopened following an extensive renovation to its service…

Search continues for missing man James Wray

PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search continues for a missing man last seen near the Perry/Decatur County line. James Wray was last seen Tuesday morning at Fat Man's Keystop, located at Highway 412 & Little Spring Creek Road in Linden.…

Gibson County deputy receives Purple Heart

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Gibson County deputy is presented with a special honor. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas presented Deputy Joshua Johnson with a Purple Heart Friday morning. The Sheriff's…

Pauline Pusser's remains to undergo autopsy 57 years later

UPDATE: Evidence connects Bufford Pusser to wife’s murder, authorities say UPDATE (4/8/24): Pauline Pusser remains returned to gravesite MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. – After nearly 60 years, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be one…

Over 100 ladies attend ‘Galentine’s Day’ event

JACKSON, Tenn. – Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. However, for some, the celebration began Thursday evening. Thursday night, the Elks Lodge #192 of Jackson celebrated “Galentine’s Day.”  The ladies only…

Two businesses honored for long-lasting commitment to community

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Several businesses were honored for their long-lasting commitment to their work and the community. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development recognized companies in southwest Tennessee that have been in…

Dates announced for parks master plan community input meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. – Community members gathered to voice their concerns. The dates and times of a Parks and Recreation master plan community input meeting have been announced. The public is encouraged to participate in this exciting and important planning project.…

West Tennessee Boy Scouts to host Scouting Banquet on Feb. 27

The following is a news release from West Tennessee Council of Boy Scouts of America: Jackson, Tennessee —  (Feb. 8, 2024) — The West Tennessee Area Council of Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Celebration of Scouting Banquet Tuesday,…

Body of Charles Baldridge found, authorities confirm

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that the body of Charles Baldridge was found Thursday morning.  According to Obion County Sheriff's Office Lt. Joe Key, Baldridge's body was located by boat around 11:55 a.m. Thursday in…

Update provided on new downtown Jackson park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bicentennial Committee has provided an update on a new park in downtown Jackson. Back in November of 2021, a groundbreaking marked the beginning work on Bicentennial Park, which…

Annual State of UT event highlights impact, value of education

The following is from the University of Tennessee: NASHVILLE – The annual State of the University address, hosted by University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd, highlighted the substantial value of higher education, the University’s statewide influence on workforce development…

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