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Reopening of 3 powerhouse Broadway shows signals new dawn

NEW YORK (AP) — We know when it paused. But when did it restart? One of the recurring debates among theater lovers has been what would signify Broadway’s return after the global pandemic shuttered live theater in March 2020. For…

Sheriff's office IDs body of woman found on Sept. 4

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has provided an update after a woman's body was found on Sept. 4. According to a news release from the sheriff's office, the body has been identified as Shereffa Rasberry-Bommer, of…

10th annual Celebrity Golf Classic held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Golf players teed off early Tuesday morning for the 10th annual Celebrity Golf Classic. Players competed for awards and gathered together afterwards for a luncheon. The fundraising event supports…

Fate of California Gov. Gavin Newsom hangs on recall vote

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The recall election that could remove California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is coming to an end. Voting ends Tuesday in the rare, late-summer election that has emerged as a national battlefront on issues from COVID-19…

Nominations sought for 2021 Woman of Achievement

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are being sought for the 2021 Woman of Achievement. The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women says nominees should:  Be working or living in West Tennessee, excluding Shelby County. Have achieved distinction in her field. Have…

West Tennessee schools named 'exemplary' by Department of Education

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Four West Tennessee schools have received an "exemplary" designation from the Tennessee Department of Education. In a news release, the department says the following were classified as "exemplary" in their 2020-21 school year designations: South Carroll Special…

East Tennessee middle school teacher accused of kidnapping, rape

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee schoolteacher has been arrested on charges of aggravated kidnapping and rape. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Kadarius Scott was charged in connection with an alleged incident in Ooltewah, not on school property.…

MeTV in Jackson

WBBJ-TV is now offering MeTV access through a new channel. To watch MeTV, you will need to re-scan your TV antenna for the new 7.4 channel. Here’s how: On your remote, go to the menu In settings, install or channel…

Suicide numbers worry local health professionals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local medical professional says among young adults, suicide is one of the leading causes of death. "People under 25, suicide is the second leading cause of death and that is significant," said Anna Cook, Psychiatric Nurse…

FHU ranked in top 5 for Best Value Schools

HENDERSON, Tenn.-- One local university is moving up in the ranks. Freed-Hardeman University is now ranked in the top five of the U.S. News and World Report for Best Value Schools. The best value ranking considers a school's academic quality,…

A 'sweet' festival makes a return to West Tennessee

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- If sweet tea and fried food is your favorite combo, you'll be able to have those soon. The Sweet Tea and Southern Pickin's Festival is coming back after a year of absence due to the pandemic. The…

Assisted Living Week kicked off by Jackson mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nursing home received recognition on Monday. Regency Retirement Village received a proclamation from Jackson Mayor Scott Conger to kickoff Assisted Living Week. Every year the week brings activities for residents to recognize them and…

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