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Bolivar holds 5th annual MLK Day celebration

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A town in West Tennessee celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The annual MLK Day celebration was held Monday afternoon at the Hardeman County Agriculture Building. The event…

Jackson man missing since August, says family

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has not been seen or heard from since August of last year. According to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, Jerimiah “Brett” Sterling told family that he was heading to Panama City Beach,…

Officials: Tennessee inmate on death row dies in prison

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee inmate on death row died of apparent natural causes Monday, authorities said. James Dellinger, 71, was pronounced dead at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, the Tennessee Department of Correction said in a news…

UT Martin holds annual event for MLK Day

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee student and college president spoke at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. The University of Tennessee at Martin's Black Student Association held their annual MLK Day Celebration and Breakfast on Monday. The…

On King's holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words

ATLANTA (AP) — America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday. [caption…

Chili cook-off to be hosted in Jackson Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locals can enjoy a hot meal perfect for the "chilly" weather later this week. The East Madison County Community Center is preparing to host their annual Chili Cook-Off on Friday. The yearly event serves as fundraiser for…

Sorority, foundation celebrate MLK Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two groups came together to celebrate the legacy of an icon. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter, in collaboration with the Eric Beasley Foundation, held a special event on Martin Luther King Jr.…

Events this Week in West Tennessee: Jan. 16-22

Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Note: LIFELINE Blood Services has announced an urgent need for blood donations. Click here for mobile blood drive locations this month.…

The Hearth restaurant reopens in Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- One local city welcomes back a favorite option for dining in town. The Hearth has officially reopened under new ownership at 613 North Lindell Street in Martin. According to a social media post, customers can expect a…

1 killed in weekend robbery, shooting in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local police are investigating a robbery that lead to a shooting. On Sunday, January 15 around 4 a.m., officers with Jackson Police Department responded to a shooting at the 800 block of Old Hickory Boulevard. According to…

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