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Sen. Blackburn visits McNairy County

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tuesday, US Sen. Marsha Blackburn toured damage in McNairy County from the March 31 tornado that took nine lives in the county. The visit comes as Blackburn and Sen. Rodger Wicker, of Mississippi, re-introduce the…

Berry Idol competition held in Gibson County

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Dozens took to the stage Tuesday for the chance to win a big prize. Twenty performers competed in the Berry Idol competition at the 85th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Performers ranging from 10 to 21…

JMCSS meets with County Commission over budget

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials with the Jackson-Madison County School System met with the Madison County Commission on Tuesday. Tuesday's Education Vision meeting gave the commission an opportunity to be introduced the school system's new…

Nurse pleads guilty to fraud, unlawfully prescribing medication

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg woman has pleaded guilty to charges over the distribution of controlled substances and fraud. The US Department of Justice released a statement Tuesday, saying Kelly McCallum, 41, of Dyersburg, pleaded guilty to two counts of…

Annual Tea Party by FHU Associates coming May 20

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Victorian Tea Party for student scholarships, presented by the Freed-Hardeman University Associates, is returning to Henderson. The 21st annual event will take place from noon until 4 p.m. on…

Emergency repairs underway on northwest MS dam

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A dam in northwest Mississippi is undergoing emergency repairs. According to the DeSoto County government on Facebook, the water at Arkabutla Lake will be lowered for repairs following the discovery of a potential breach at Arkabutla…

5 juveniles facing charges in Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Five juveniles in Henderson are now facing charges. The Henderson Police Department says that officers responded to a fight at the ballpark on May 1 that resulted in one minor being knocked unconscious. The department says officers…

Park to teach kids survival skills on May 20

SHILOH, Tenn. -- The National Park Service is hosting an event aimed at teaching kids survival tips. The news release says that on May 20, the Shiloh National Military Park will be offering a Junior Ranger “Hug a Tree to…

Several arrests made in 'Operation Ready or Not, Here We Come'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 30-day initiative resulted in several arrests in the area. The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force say several were arrested during “Operation Ready or Not, Here We Come" in Jackson and nearby counties. Arrests…

Pro wrestling returns to Jackson weekly

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Who will the Hub City king be? After a long hiatus, professional wrestling is returning to Jackson with events to be held each Thursday. Pro Wrestling Mid South is the…

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