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Hundreds gather for annual Jackson Christmas Parade

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the most wonderful time of the year. In downtown Jackson, hundreds began to line the streets late Monday afternoon ahead of the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. "I'm looking…

Local basketball team remembers victim in deadly ambulance crash

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local basketball team is in mourning after this weekend's deadly ambulance crash. "We are taking it the best that we can," said Aaron Woods, girls basketball coach at…

Electronic benefit cards replace paper WIC vouchers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes to a food program here in the Hub City went into effect Monday. "The TNWIC card is like your credit or debit card," WIC administrator Chris Ellis said. "You use…

Health Departments to offer free flu shots this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- County health departments across the state will be giving out free flu shots. Free flu shots will be available to everyone Wednesday, Dec. 5. You don't need an appointment to get the flu shot during this event.…

The Ned asks for gloves, hats, scarves for 'Tree of Warmth'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned is asking for your help keeping everyone warm this holiday season. The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center is asking the community to donate warm scarves, hats and gloves. All of the items will…

Memphis man praises youth football after bus crash

BENTON, Ark. (AP) -- A former member of a Tennessee youth football program that lost a player in a pre-dawn bus crash in Arkansas says the program can keep children from being lured into a world of drugs and crime. One…

Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum hosts reading of 'The Polar Express'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum is getting into the holiday spirit. The museum is hosting a reading of "The Polar Express" Monday night, along with crafts and activities for children. You can also visit with Santa…

Henderson woman prepares free Thanksgiving meal for community

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson woman helps her fellow West Tennesseans by providing a holiday meal. Elizabeth Everett served a Thanksgiving dinner for 75 people. The meal was open for anyone…

Lifeline Blood Services still in need of donors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services says they are still in need of more donors. According to the center, the blood supply is still extremely low this holiday season, and more blood donors are needed. The center is in critical…

Plane with remains of President Bush arrives at Andrews

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A military aircraft carrying the remains of former President George H.W. Bush has arrived at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington, D.C., as the nation's capital prepares to honor the 41st president. Former…

Gov. Bill Haslam to attend President Bush funeral

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam will attend the funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush in Washington, D.C. Haslam's office announced Monday the Republican will attend the invitation-only funeral service on Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral.…