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What you need to know to prepare for storms

JACKSON, Tenn. - When it comes to a severe storm, homeowners can take steps to protect their homes and keep their families safe. Severe storms moved through West Tennessee over the weekend…

Parsons residents without power, water after Saturday storm

PARSONS, Tenn. -- Saturday's storms ravaged Decatur County, leaving thousands without electricity and even more without water. "We're out of water currently, but we're hoping today to get the water down to…

Hardin County residents come together to clean up after Saturday storm

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Even in the wake of Saturday's storm, West Tennesseans are thankful. "We've had an amazing response with volunteers and communities just coming out and joining together, helping their…

Annual Veterans Day celebrations announced

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two annual Veterans Day celebrations are coming up. On Nov. 8, Englewood Baptist Church on North Highland will host the seventh annual "Celebrating Our Veterans" program. The program begins at 6:30 p.m., with keynote speaker Diane Hight,…

School closings, Oct. 29

Due to weather-related damage, several schools in West Tennessee have cancelled school for Tuesday, Oct. 29 Decatur County schools Hardin County schools Henderson County schools Holladay Elementary McNairy County Schools University of Tennessee at Martin - Parsons Center This list…

City councilman requests board, commission consider JCM stadium

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Councilman Harvey Buchanan has sent a letter to the Jackson-Madison County School Board and the Madison County Commission, asking them to consider a football stadium for Jackson Central-Merry High School and middle school. Buchanan represents…

Storm damage causes power outage, school closings in Decatur County

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-- "I thought it was just another storm," said Shane Bartholomew with Lexington Electric. Many initially thought Saturday's weather was "just another storm," powerful winds created more damage than people expected. Some…

Residents continue to clean up damage caused by weekend storm

A strong storm swept across West Tennessee Saturday leaving many without power. “Massive amount of power outages in Decatur County," said Decatur County Emergency Manager Agency director Andrew Sparks. "Several thousand residents within Decatur County.”…

Residents react to massive storm damage

A powerful storm that moved across West Tennessee over the weekend left behind plenty of damage to homes in several cities. One Parsons resident shared the terrifying moment after a tree landed on…

Shiloh National Military Park closes due to storm damage until further notice

SHILOH, Tenn. -- A local battlefield will be closed until further notice due to storm damage. Shiloh National Military Park is closed due to storm damage and lack of power. The battlefield will be closed…

Weather-related school closings for Monday (Oct. 28), Tuesday (Oct. 29)

Below is a list of weather-related school closings: McNairy County schools - Closed Monday (October 28) and Tuesday (October 29) Decatur County schools - Closed Monday (October 28) and Tuesday (October 29) Hardin County schools - Closed Monday (October 28)…