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McNairy Co. residents recount a special memory

BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. ----A local city held a special meeting. It has been well established fact that Elvis Presley played to a young audience at Bethel Spring School in the days immediately…

First responders gather for a unique training

JACKSON, Tenn. ---The third full week of February is always Grain Bin Safety Week and several agriculture professionals learned some useful techniques that can help them in the case of an emergency.…

Brave souls take an icy dip for a good cause

JACKSON, Tenn. ---When you think of summer, you think of swimming but what about taking a dip in the pool... in February. The 14th annual Polar Plunge took place by the Area…

LIFELINE in critical need of donations

JACKSON, Tenn. —LIFELINE expresses urgent need of donations. According to a news release from LIFELINE Blood Services, there is currently a dire need of O positive, O negative, and A negative blood types. If you have one of these blood…

Family holds vigil for Tyeasha Starks

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A candlelight vigil and balloon release was held by the family of Tyeasha Starks on Friday. "We'll never be the same again. We'll never be whole again," said…

Black History Month finale held at City Hall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A month-long celebration came to a close Friday. But not without a big finale. Dancers from the Mona Lisa Lanier Dance Studio performed at Jackson City…

Letter carrier honored after saving woman from fire

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The most prestigious honors for postal employees was given to a West Tennessee letter carrier for saving residents from a burning building. Martin letter carrier, Gary Powell was…

New details available on Atwood standoff

ATWOOD, Tenn. -- There is an update in the standoff that took place in Carroll County on Thursday. According to Kelli McAlister from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, around 10 p.m., the…

Open house being hosted by Madison County Sheriff's Office

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is giving the community a tour of a new facility. The sheriff's office says on March 9, an open house is being held at the Madison County J. Alexander Leech Criminal…

Comptroller's office says local county receives poor audit

LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says Lake County received poor audit once again. The comptroller says that the report for 2022 had seven of the same issues seen in 2021, but came with additional findings in the…

SRO faces charges of statutory rape

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is on the wrong side of the law after being charged with statutory rape. A Dresden High School Resource Officer, 28-year-old Kristen Childress, was arrested on Thursday.…

Hardin County investigator receives promotion

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigator with the Hardin County Sheriff's Office has received a promotion. The sheriff's office shared on Facebook that Inv. Jeremy Hulen was made a sergeant. They say his career began with their team in…

Poet, writer to speak at Union in March

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A writer and poet is coming to Union University in March. According to a news release, Graham Hillard will be the featured speaker at the 30th annual Creative Writing Workshop on March 2. Hilliard wrote “Wolf Intervals:…

Local prison hosts Black History program

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A local prison presented a Black History Month program to incarcerated men. Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) held the annual event, which is a chance to educate the men about the history of successful African Americans, as well…

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