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Governor seeks federal aid for storm-hit counties

ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Severe weather and tornadoes have raced through the Mid-West and Mid-South for almost a week, starting on Friday, March 31. In Adamsville, damage could be seen in the aftermath of an EF-3 tornado. "The people across the…

Tennessee’s House expels first of 3 Democrats for protest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-dominated House on Thursday expelled the first of three Democratic members who were at risk of being thrown out of the Legislature for their role in a demonstration calling for gun control after the Nashville…

Info needed following Walgreens robbery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs your help. Tuesday, officers responded to a robbery at the Walgreens located on the corner of Highland and University Parkway around 9:30 p.m. A witness stated that a man entered the store…

Rose Creek residents prep for additional storms

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Severe weather returned to West Tennessee, impacting some who were still recovering from deadly storms that struck on Friday. Wednesday, our crews headed to Rose Creek Road in McNairy County. Four of the nine people…

Legislators push bill to arm teachers as protests rise

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Students from coast-to-coast rose to the call for a walkout on Wednesday, and here in West Tennessee was not different. Students at Crosstown High School in Memphis put down their books to participate in the walkout, holding…

Union University president speaks to local club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Downtown Rotary Club met for another luncheon. Wednesday, the club's guest was Union University's President Dub Oliver. Under his leadership, Union began and completed construction of The Logos, a new 54,000-square-foot library that opened in November…

Why is Passover different from all other nights?

(THE CONVERSATION) Boxes of matzah stacked high in grocery stores? It’s almost Passover. Wednesday, April 5, marks the first night of the weeklong Jewish holiday in 2023. For many people who celebrate it, Passover brings to mind memories of Seder meals with…

FHU Theatre bringing two productions for April

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Theatre is bringing two productions this April. According to a news release, the theatre will be putting on “Alabama Rain” and “Eurydice” beginning Tuesday, April 18 through Sunday, April 23. The news release says…

Madison County budget committee members meet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local county budget members met on Wednesday. The committee allocated grant money they received for different departments. Next week, the committee will start their budget hearings for all the departments in the county. The committee is also…

Stormy Daniels must pay $122,000 in Trump legal bills

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stormy Daniels must pay nearly $122,000 of Donald Trump's legal fees that were racked up in connection with the porn actor's failed defamation lawsuit, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. FILE - Adult film actress…

Jackson police investigate fatal weekend shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend. According to JPD, officers were dispatched to 15 Gillman Lane around 2:41 p.m. on April 1. A news release says upon arrival, they…

Narrow abortion exemption bill passed by Tennessee lawmakers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's GOP-dominant Senate gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that would add a narrow exemption to one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States, with it now heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for…

Students provided free EKG screenings

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From heart disease to irregular heart beats, students are getting the opportunity to learn about their health. Electrocardiography is a medical test that has not been previously conducted at the Jackson-Madison County School System, but one…

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