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Organizations bring fresh produce to senior citizens

JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA, along with Falcon Ridge Farms and the Jackson Housing Authority, distributed fresh produce to senior citizens in Jackson. The distribution took place at 10 a.m. at Rosewood Gardens located at 110 Preston Street. This new…

FBI in Memphis warns of 'sextortion' of teenagers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FBI in Memphis is warning about an increase in "sextortion." The FBI says it has seen an increase of sextortion involving teenagers in Middle and West Tennessee, which is when a minor is tricked by an…

Judge Steve Harvey now casting for Season 2

ABC's new hit show, Judge Steve Harvey, is now casting for its upcoming season. Auditions are open now for Season 2, with production scheduled to begin in mid-May. There is a $1,000 payout to litigants for their appearance on the…

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…

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