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Gibson County library hosts history program

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Monday, the Gibson County Memorial Library held a history program to celebrate the Bicentennial of Gibson County’s founding. The program was presented by Gary Blankenship, a retired history professor. He covered the founding of Gibson…

McKenzie's new director of schools talks about role

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Dr. Justin Barden has been named the new Director of Schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Barden said that he was surprised and excited to be selected for his new…

Postpartum group to meet at local park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Postpartum Support group is meeting April 30. The group will be meeting at 2 p.m. at Liberty Gardens located at 24 Channing Way in Jackson. They say it is baby-wearing and stroller-friendly. The group…

Martin farm receives Fund-a-Farmer Grant

CHICAGO -- A Martin farm was awarded the Fund-a-Farmer Grant, according to a news release.   Food Animal Concerns Trust, or FACT, announced on Monday that BERG Livestock would be getting the grant to purchase equipment to mechanically control…

'Drop the Mic' to be held to celebrate poetry

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration of poetry is being held on April 27 in Jackson. The Griot Collective of West Tennessee will be holding the Drop the Mic: A Celebration of National Poetry Month at The Ned. The celebration will…

Car show to support local Carl Perkins Center

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car show is being held to support the Crockett County Carl Perkins Center. The event is being held on April 29, and will have an antique/classic, rat rod, modern, Jeep, tractor and motorcycle category. Registration…

Reminder: UofM Lambuth to host free concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wanting to listen to music from our city's talented students? We have where to go on Tuesday. The University of Memphis Lambuth will be hosting their Spring Music Concert Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The university…

Inaugural golf tournament a success for Wreaths Across America

SHARON, Tenn. -- An inaugural event supporting Wreaths Across America was held in West Tennessee on Saturday. The 1st Annual Wreaths Across America Charity Golf Tournament took place at the Persimmon Hills Golf Course in Sharon. Sue Priest, Wreaths Across…

Photo showcase held in Henry County

PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Arts Council held their annual photography show. This is the 31st annual photo showcase reception, and it had around 160 participants, which is a record. This…

Events this week in West Tennessee: April 24-30

Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, April 24 Arts at the U (Jackson) Gibson County History Program (Trenton) Jackson Symphony Youth Spring Concert…

A special pageant raises money for a cure

ALAMO, Tenn.---A special pageant was held for a great cause. The Miss Relay for Life Pageant was held on Sunday at the Alamo First Christian Church. This is a preliminary…

Green Acres Farm welcomes strawberry season

MILAN, Tenn. ---It's strawberry time at Green Acres Farm! The first flat of the season has just been picked and the farm is now selling freshly picked strawberries. This is the…

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