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Text-to-911 now available in Obion County

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is a new way to contact the Obion County Emergency Communications District. The district announced on Monday that it is now able to receive text-to-911. "We want everyone to remember that it is always better…

M. D. Anderson Planetarium July of 2022 schedule

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- All shows are cancelled indefinitely due to no air conditioning in the building. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking to learn more about our universe right here in Jackson? The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D.…

Decision on gas tax holiday may come this week, Biden says

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he's considering a federal holiday on the gas tax, possibly saving U.S. consumers as much as 18.4 cents a gallon. “Yes, I’m considering it,” Biden told reporters after taking…

Camden woman found dead in trailer with no A/C

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office confirms the death of a local woman. According to dispatch, deputies responded to a report of a deceased female at a Camden residence on Sunday, June 19. Authorities say the woman is…

No tuition increases for Tennessee community, technical colleges

COLUMBIA, Tennessee (AP) — Students attending Tennessee's public community colleges and applied technology colleges will not face a tuition or fee increase for the upcoming academic year, officials said. The Tennessee Board of Regents voted at a quarterly meeting Friday…

Annual Juneteenth celebration continues in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --It's Juneteenth and many celebrations are happening around West Tennessee including in Humboldt. This is the second day for the African American Heritage and Music Festival, Saturday was the first day…

U of M Lambuth plans August 'Movies on the Lawn'

JACKSON, Tenn. --The University of Memphis-Lambuth has outdoor movie nights planned. In August the university will show two films on the lawn. The first film is considered a throw back from 1995, "Jumanji' and will be shown on Thursday, August…

'Pets Rock' makes first debut at Jackson Fairgrounds

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center hosted its first 'Pets Rock' at the Jackson Fairgrounds Saturday. Residents, pet owners, and their dogs joined the fun of competing in a dock dogs competition.…

Residents celebrate at Jackson Juneteenth event

JACKSON, Tenn. --Ahead of the Juneteenth holiday, many events were held today all throughout West Tennessee to celebrate. The 33rd annual Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day was held in the Hub city Saturday. It's put…

'Learn to Fish' day at Muse Park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids can learn how to reel in a big one at new event. According to information from the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department, and in partnership with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency a community 'Learn to Fish' day…

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