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Local organization donates funds to fight cancer

JACKSON, Tenn. —Local organization makes a donation to fight against breast cancer. Elks #192 of Jackson presented a $9,000 check to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation's Breast Cancer Awareness Fund on Saturday.…

Elks #192 makes donation to help local youth

JACKSON, Tenn. —Organization donates to help local youth. Elks #192 presented a $4,000 check to the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson on Saturday. According to the Boys and Girls Club Executive Director, Sabrina Anderson, the funds will be used…

Two birthdays celebrated at Brookdale Jackson Oaks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two special ladies were recognized today at Brookdale Jackson Oaks. A celebration was held for Caribel Herndon and Maxine McNatt to celebrate their birthdays. Herndon turned 103 on January…

Jackson State initiative pushes for use of grants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is promoting an education initiative. Tennessee Reconnect, which was established in 2018, is an initiative to help more adults attend community college or a technical college. Tennessee Reconnect recently dropped the minimum age requirement…

Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Robbie Knievel, an American stunt performer who set records with daredevil motorcycle jumps following the tire tracks of his thrill-seeking father — including at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 1989 and a Grand Canyon chasm…

Nominations being accepted for 2023 Sterling Awards

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Sterling Awards. According to the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, the awards will honor the 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, the Outstanding Woman Military Veteran, and presents…

Several events set to be held over weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Coming up this weekend, West Tennessee has several events you won't want to miss. Starting off on Saturday, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will be held in…

Lisa Marie Presley will be buried at Graceland next to son

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lisa Marie Presley will be buried at Graceland, her father Elvis’ mansion that on Friday was a gathering place for fans who were distraught over the singer-songwriter’s death a day earlier. A representative of actor Riley…

At least 8 dead after tornadoes sweep across South

SELMA, Ala. (AP) — A massive storm system whipping up severe winds and spawning tornadoes cut a path across the U.S. South, killing at least eight people in Alabama and Georgia. One twister cut a wide path across Selma, Alabama,…

TDOT gives update on new bypass

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Transportation officials gave an update on a new bypass. TDOT began consideration of a 5.2 mile bypass south of Lexington. And in 2007, the plans…

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