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Martin man faces 2nd degree murder charge

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Saturday. The department announced on Tuesday the arrest 44-year-old Mantaring Okie Woolridge. They say Woolridge was served an arrest warrant on…

BBB warns of mail scam in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau is warning Jackson residents of some recent scams going around. If you've done some online shopping, you may want to beware of this…

UTM Percussion to host free concert in May

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is holding a free concert in Henderson County in May. The UT Martin Percussion will be hosting their Ensemble Concert on May 6 in the Court Square of Lexington. There…

Car towed out of river in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car was towed out of a river on Tuesday. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, a fisherman reported seeing an image on a live scope that appeared to be a car.…

8th Annual Books at the Barn held downtown

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event took place in the Hub City Tuesday. The Madison County Imagination Library hosted the 8th Annual Books at the Barn in downtown Jackson.…

Chester County's first winery to open in May

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A first-of-its-kind business for the Chester County community is preparing to open its doors. Forty Cannons Winery, located on the grounds of Stillwaters Farms in Henderson, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19 for…

Man faces multiple drug charges in Crockett County

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been arrested and is facing multiple drug charges. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, agents from the 28th district in Crockett County searched a home on Dupree Road Monday. Agents…

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…

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