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Recent cooler temps, wet grounds affect crops

[gtxvideo vid="L2p88xLb" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="//content.jwplatform.com/thumbs/L2p88xLb-120.jpg?cachebust=1494257562625" vtitle="Wet Weather Affects Crops PKG"]   JACKSON, Tenn. — Cooler temperatures and rainy days this spring might be inconvenient for most of us, but for West Tennessee farmers, our weather is threatening their livelihoods. Tyson…

McKenzie High School students paint mural for local soldiers

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- High school students paid tribute Friday to local soldiers with the unveiling of a mural inside the National Guard Armory. McKenzie High School art students painted the mural as a gift to the soldiers. The students unveiled their…

STAR Center hosts leadership conference streamed live from Atlanta

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center hosted leaders Friday from across West Tennessee and the country. The event was actually live-streamed from Atlanta for business owners, managers and entry-level workers putting their leadership skills to use in the Volunteer State. Organizers…

Bus routes delayed with over a dozen JMCSS drivers absent

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System said a bus driver shortage delayed routes on Friday. Parents dropped off students at Alexander Elementary School on Friday. The district sent a notification Thursday about possible delays due to a bus…

Sheriff warns public about jury duty scam phone calls

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff is once again warning citizens about what he calls a phone scam claiming citizens have failed to appear for jury duty. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says his department is getting many calls from…

Tennessee tourism officials: Visitors up 4.4 percent in 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee tourism officials say 110 million people visited the state last year, a 4.4 percent jump from 2015. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development says the research from DK Shifflet shows Tennessee is a top-10 state…

4 cases of mumps reported in Memphis area since March

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Health officials say four cases of mumps have been identified in the Memphis area since March. Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said Thursday that it is not unexpected to have mumps cases in the…

Local Marine group to host golf tournament next week

JACKSON, Tenn. --Enjoy an afternoon on the green to raise money for veterans. Coming up Monday, may 8, Marines of the Captain Jack Holland Detachment will host its 2nd Annual Semper Fi Golf Tournament. That'll run from 11:00 a.m. to…

FHU Associates to host 15th annual Victorian Tea Party

HENDERSON, Tenn. --Dress in your Sunday best and enjoy a spot of tea. Freed-Hardeman University Associates will host its 15th Annual Victorian Tea Party on Saturday, May 6. That'll run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Hardeman House…

Local comic shop to celebrate 'Free Comic Book Day'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at a local shop. Coming up on Saturday, May 6, Comics Universe, located off the 45 Bypass here in Jackson, will take part in the giveaway. The store will open at 10…

South Side High School to host yard sale fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn.- Help out a local high school's marching band. On Saturday, May 6, the South Side High School Marching Band and Guard will host a yard sale in the school's football stadium here in Jackson. That'll run from 6:00…

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