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1 dead, 1 hurt in small plane crash near Oxford, Mississippi

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — An airplane crash in north Mississippi left one person dead and another injured, officials said. The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office, in a news release, said it was notified about 9 p.m. Thursday that a small private…

Transgender Day of Visibility rallies held amid backlash

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Thousands of people rallied across the country Friday as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility in support of the rights of transgender people and their resilience amid what many denounced as an increasingly hostile environment.…

Local utility companies entering 'storm mode'

SEE ALSO: Storm shelters opening on Friday, March 31 JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the threat of severe weather upon us, we reached out to local utility companies to see how they're operating. Many…

Tornado slams Little Rock, smashes rooftops, flips vehicles

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tornado plowed through Arkansas' capital and surrounding areas Friday afternoon, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. A car is upturned…

Public forums to be held as city works towards grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local department is hopeful for a "yes" that could impact many in the community. "The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is in the process of applying for a grant through TDEC," said Christi David,…

Andrew Jackson Marathon to be held Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a race to make a difference in a child's life. Starting back in 1972, the Andrew Jackson Marathon is the oldest marathon in Tennessee. Once a stand-alone race, it became a project of the Jackson Exchange…

Semi-annual Steals & Deals sale to return

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A semi-annual event is returning to the Hub City, and is expecting thousands of shoppers. West Tennessee locals, and even residents past the state's borders, are preparing for the doors of the Deals and Steals Sales…

Dangerous storms, tornadoes forecast for US Midwest, South

SEE ALSO: Storm shelters opening on Friday, March 31 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Meteorologists are urging people to be ready for dangerous weather in parts of the Midwest and South. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center warns that an…

Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face hush money indictment

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday after his hush money indictment in New York City. Court officials confirmed the arrangement Friday. Trump’s surrender will present the shocking, historic scene of a former…

School Closings: Friday, March 31

SEE ALSO: Storm shelters opening on Friday, March 31 The following schools will be closing early on Friday, March 31 due to the threat of severe weather: Crockett County Schools (Dismissing at 12:45) Decatur County Schools (All afterschool activities cancelled)…

Two officers, suspect reportedly shot in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A large police presence could be found outside the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis on Thursday. The scene came after two officers were reportedly shot in the Whitehaven area. The Memphis Police Department posted to Facebook,…

Pike Fights returns for 32nd year

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A University of Tennessee at Martin fraternity is, once again, hosting an event, having college students go toe-to-toe in the squared circle for a good cause. It's a…

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