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Events the week of July 11, 2022 in West Tennessee

Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Tuesday, July 12 Goat Yoga (Brownsville) Wednesday, July 13 Jackson Sings The Gospel (Jackson, Wed-Sat) Thursday, July 14 James Webb Space Telescope Community Event (Jackson) Summer Celebration at UT…

Ground broke on new school in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After opening in 1949, one Jackson-Madison County school is getting a new look and a new location. On Monday afternoon, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pope School…

JPD: Woman dead after early morning shooting at local bar

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a woman has died as a result of an early morning shooting on Monday. The department confirmed on Monday that 32-year-old Amanda Wilbourn died due to wounds received from a shooting in…

Tennessee takes steps to lower child care costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee says it is taking steps to make raising a child cheaper. The Tennessee Department of Human Services said in a news release that on July 1, it upped child care payment assistance reimbursement…

Area singers invited to Gaither-style hymn singing

GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A Greenfield church is inviting local singers to do what they do best: sing! Greenfield First Baptist Church says it is hosting an Old-Fashioned Gaither-Style Hymn Singing on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. The event will be…

Reviewing this week's top stories

JACKSON, Tenn. --This week has been a busy week for the Hub City. This week started off with unfortunate news. Early morning on July 3rd, an interstate wreck stops and detours…

Annual fundraiser gets an update for 2022

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Group 18-4 is changing they way they raise money for an annual fundraiser. In the past the group held a run, or bike ride but this year…

U.S. Dept. of Housing and HUD awards funding for West TN

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West TN Healthcare Foundation announces funding awarded for housing services. According to information received from the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, on Friday they announced that $1,757,318 has been awarded to community agencies in West TN in an…

Sorority gives back to local students

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --A local sorority gives back to its community. Theta Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated gave back to students in Gibson County with a Back to School Bash. …

Alumni celebrates milestone for local high school

JACKSON, Tenn. --One group of alumni celebrate 100 years of the founding of one Jackson high school. The Merry High National Alumni Association is celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the founding of…

Lexington Police hosts fun event for kids

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington officers hosts fun event for local kids. According to the Lexington Police Department's Facebook page on Thursday, July 7 local officers held a special event for area kids. "Hotdog with a Cop" gave kids in the…

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