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THP troopers to receive sensory-inclusive training

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is moving to train its troopers to become sensory-inclusive. According to a news release, THP has partnered with the non-profit KultureCity to train troopers on four factors when it comes to those with…

Church services canceled - April 13, 2022

The following is a list of local churches that will not be holding services on Wednesday, April 13 due to the potential for severe weather. Malesus Baptist Church (480 Old Malesus Road, Jackson) Meridian Baptist Church (161 Harts Bridge Road,…

Tennessee anti-LGBTQ marriage bill dead for annual session

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Republican lawmaker’s push to create a new marriage contract specifically designed to exclude same-sex couples is dead for this year’s annual legislative session amid concerns expressed by both Republicans and Democrats. Rep. Tom Leatherwood…

Red Cross tells Tennesseans to be ready for storms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Red Cross wants Tennesseans to be weather aware ahead of Wednesday's potential storms. In a news release, they shared what you need to know about tornadoes: Tornadoes can happen anywhere, at any time of day but…

School early dismissals - April 13, 2022

Some schools in the West Tennessee area will be dismissing early on Wednesday, April 13 due to the potential for severe weather. Bradford Special School District Schools dismiss at 2 p.m. Crockett County Schools Schools will dismiss at 12:45 p.m.…

Beware of IRS tax scams ahead of April 18 deadline

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is warning residents to be wary of scams ahead of the tax filing deadline on April 18. The IRS and law enforcement officials estimate that thousands of taxpayers lose…

Congressman visits Humboldt for art show

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee high school student's art work will soon be on display for everyone to see. Tuesday evening, U.S. Congressman David Kustoff hosted an in-person Congressional Art Show and reception at the West Tennessee Regional Art…

Presentation teaches listeners to trace their ancestry

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the the Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met Tuesday evening at the Jackson-Madison County Library in downtown Jackson. Guest speaker Ricky Long presented a program titled "Estates: Hidden Clues in Grandpa's Will." The program offered…

Weakley County Courthouse to be opened as storm shelter

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Due to the potential storms on Wednesday, a local courthouse will be serving as shelter. Weakley County Emergency Management says the Weakley County Courthouse will be open from 4:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. as a storm…

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