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Expungement Clinic to be held in April

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One legal service corporation is helping those convicted of minor crimes improve their lives. West Tennessee Legal Services is offering an Expungement Clinic for those convicted of a crime…

West Tennessean accepted to society for scholars

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean has been invited to the The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. According to a news release, Zachary Franklin Emmons, of Reagan, was invited and accepted the invitation. The society is the leading certified honor…

Poll of the Day: How many U.S. Presidents can you name?

As Monday marks Presidents Day in the U.S., we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Click here to see our previous Poll of the Day questions and responses.

8 severed cows found in dumpster

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies in one West Tennessee county made an unusual discovery. According to Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett Jr., eight severed cow heads were found by deputies around 1 p.m. on Saturday in a Solid Waste dumpster…

Brownsville hosting 2nd annual Mardi Gras celebration

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One local community is bringing the spirit of New Orleans to West Tennessee. Brownsville is preparing to host their second annual "Jazzed Up for Mardi Gras" event on Saturday, February 25. The celebration will be held from…

Events this Week in West Tennessee: Feb. 20-26

Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, February 20 "Indigenous Contributions to the World Around Us" (Martin) "Black Resistance" Exhibit opens (Bolivar) Tuesday, February 21…

Baptist-Carroll County recognized for contributions to community health

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local hospital is being recognized for their community investment. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County has received "A" grades in community benefit, patient satisfaction, health equity, and social responsibility on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index. CEO…

In test, zaps to spine help 2 stroke survivors move arms

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a novel experiment, two stroke survivors regained movement of their partially paralyzed hand and arm thanks to an implant that sends electric pulses to the spinal cord. It's not a cure because the effects ended after…

Where do gas prices stand in Tennessee?

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One tech company is providing a look at gas prices across the state. According to GasBuddy, average gas prices in Tennessee have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, for a current average of $3.09…

Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022

ATLANTA (AP) — Last year saw a record number of guns intercepted at airport checkpoints across the country. The numbers have been steadily climbing and hit 6,542. The Transportation Safety Administration head says this is a reflection of what's going…