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THDA offers COVID-19 relief to homeowners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Housing Development Agency is helping those that have fallen behind on payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Ralph Perrey says so far they have 1,200 homeowners that have signed up for the assistance.…

Flood Ready Tennessee ensures communities ready for floods

WAVERLY, Tenn. -- With recent flooding devastating several areas in Tennessee, local leaders are taking steps to prepare. Flood Ready Tennessee is a coalition of community leaders making sure the state is ready for the next flood. Since 2000, there…

School Closures/Delays -- 2/25/2022

The following schools/universities will be closed on Friday, Feb. 25: Haywood County Schools Jackson-Madison County Schools West Tennessee School for the Deaf

Crockett County faces winter weather

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freezing rain has persisted across parts of West Tennessee from the overnight winter weather, causing delays and school closures. As expected, sleet appears to be the greatest threat to roads, bridges, and overpasses. As of…

Ukraine Crisis: What to know so far

JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many in West Tennessee slept, those in the Ukraine woke up to a war on their doorstep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HpYIOH2APs Ukraine reports that Russia launched a full-scale invasion into the eastern European nation that has been fighting a…

Funding for new Pope School discussed Thursday

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County leaders discussed funding for the new Pope School during a meeting Thursday morning. $48 million was the amount estimated that could be used towards funding the new Pope School. $32 million would be from…

Tennessee sued over state House, Senate redistricting maps

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A lawsuit backed by the Tennessee Democratic Party seeks to block new Republican-drawn redistricting maps for the state House and Senate. The challenge filed in Davidson County Chancery Court by three voters Wednesday argues they violated…

Poll of the Day: America's response to Russia-Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — With Russia’s military attacking across Ukraine, President Joe Biden is expected to roll out at least some of the toughest sanctions and financial penalties that the U.S. can muster in response. Biden…

Investigation continues for one local principal

SELMER, Tenn.-- On December 14, the Selmer Police Department was notified of allegations of abuse taking place at Selmer Elementary School.  “Abuse allegations were made several months back, I think it's been well documented…

COVID-19 numbers continue to decline

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- COVID-19 numbers continue to decline. But does that mean we'll need even more booster shots? As of now, people can receive their first and second vaccinations along with a booster. Dr. Stephen Threlkeld says if you are immuno-suppressed…

Residents concerned over sinkhole in Medon

MEDON, Tenn. -- The roads can be hazardous with all the heavy rain lately, and one resident wants something done about it. In Medon, there is now a sinkhole where a culvert caved in.…

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