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Local police department says scammers posing as chief

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A local police department says scammers are posing as their chief. The Savannah Police Department shared on Facebook that calls are being made to potential victims, with the scammer claiming to be Chief Michael Pitts. The scammer…

Auditions for '9 to 5,' 'Dreamgirls' opening in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Your chance to take the stage in a beloved musical has arrived! Auditions are opening up in the Hub City this month for productions of "Dreamgirls" and "9 to 5." The Ned's production of "Dreamgirls" will hold…

Lineup announced for The AMP's Summer Concert series

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Music will continue to fill the air of downtown Jackson as The Amp announces the return of its Summer Concert Series. Connecting Memphis' Beale Street to Nashville's Music Row, a press release reminds of the Hub City…

10th annual Hatchie BirdFest to be held this weekend

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The 10th annual Hatchie BirdFest is being held this weekend. The Birdfest is being held from Friday May 5 to May 7 in Brownsville. The three-day event will have a clean-up on the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge,…

City selected for third annual Housing Solutions Lab

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson says it was chosen for the third annual Housing Solutions Lab Peer Cities Network. The city says that this will be an eight-month opportunity that brings together leaders from cities around the country…

City Council approves several budget amendments

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council held a meeting Tuesday to discuss several topics. The topics discussed in the meeting include rezoning a property on West Forest Avenue, changes to Title…

Senators discuss Kids Online Safety Act

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two senators came together for the safety of children. U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn were joined by young people, parents of children who died or were…

Shot fired at Memphis TV station; suspect in custody

UPDATE: MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A shot was fired at a Memphis television station on Tuesday, but no one was wounded, the station said. The suspect then hid in a nearby business before he was arrested about two hours later,…

Grand reopening held for Jackson playground

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A grand reopening was held for a local park on Monday. The Wallace Road Park reopened with a new playground in a slightly different location. The city…

Community Bands holds spring concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Community Bands held their spring concert on Monday. Union University's GM Savage Memorial Chapel was full of music as the Community Bands' two groups performed…

More than 23,000 pounds of trash removed from river

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 23,000 pounds of trash has been removed from the Tennessee River. A news release says that from March 10 to April 2, volunteers and partners with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful held the fourth…

8 state parks hosting Mother’s Day dinners

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- There are eight Tennessee State Parks offering Mother’s Day dining on Sunday, May 14. Parks restaurants hosting Mother’s Day dinners are: Cumberland Mountain State Park Homestead Harvest Restaurant Buffet lunch 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $28 per adult, $14…

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