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35th Kwanzaa celebration brings food and more to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. – A celebration for the community that unites all people took place Thursday evening. The Society for African American Cultural Awareness hosted its 35th annual community Kwanzaa celebration. This was a…

Agenda Review Committee meets Thursday in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders met to hammer out details of their upcoming city council meeting. The Agenda Review Committee met late Thursday afternoon to finalize the items that will be introduced at the…

Chipping of the Greens to be held January 13

JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson and Keep Jackson Beautiful announced the return of Chipping of the Greens, a Christmas tree recycling initiative that will take place on January 13. This…

Hub Classic Tournament held once again

JACKSON, Tenn. – The sounds of cheers, whistles, and shoes skidding across the court returned for another year of making a difference in the lives of people in our community.  “It's a three-day…

Newbern Police arrest robbery suspects

From the Newbern Police Department - TN Facebook: NEWBERN PD ARREST ROBBERY SUSPECTS On December 26, 2023 Newbern officers responded to the area of North Grayson Street in reference to a reported robbery. The male victim reported that he was…

Jackson Recreation & Parks announces soccer and basketball registration

VIA WHITNEY BILLINGSLEY, CITY OF JACKSON REC & PARKS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR: Jackson Recreation and Parks Department has registration open for Teen Basketball League at T.R. Sportsplex for girls and boys ages 13-17. Registration is free. You may register online…

2023 Recap: Remembering those lost along the way

JACKSON, Tenn. – As 2023 comes to an end, it is time to remember a few West Tennessee leaders that we lost along the way. Steve Short was a very influential leader during his…

Possible body located in pond in Decatur County

UPDATE (1/3/24): Body found near Parsons identified as missing man EARLIER STORY: DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. – The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office says they have found what appeared to be a body in a pond. Wednesday around 2 p.m., a report…

Henderson County to get $580K for communication tower site

The following is a news release from the State of Tennessee: NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Reps. Brock Martin, R-Huntingdon, and Kirk Haston, R-Lobelville, today announced a $580,803 grant for a communication tower site from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development…

West Tennessee's Year in Review: 2023

2023 Year in Review: Your top stories for 2023 (by views): Three-year investigation results in conviction of man named ‘Weed Eater’ Drug Task Force: Large scale drug trafficking conducted at old Walmart building Driver arrested for Lexington wreck that claimed…

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