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Middle Tenn. jailer charged with assaulting inmate

WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) - A corrections officer accused of assaulting an inmate has been arrested in Middle Tennessee. News outlets report 54-year-old Teresa Maria Howell was arrested Wednesday on an assault charge in connection…

Attend a luau-themed fundraiser for local organization

JACKSON, Tenn. --Grab your hula skirt for an evening of fun. The Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee will host a luau fundraiser on Saturday, August 12. That'll run from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Elks Lodge in Jackson. Attendees…

Friends of the NRA to host "Gun-O-Rama"

JACKSON, Tenn. --Enter to win a new gun at an upcoming fundraiser. Friends of the National Rifle Association will host "Gun-O-Rama" on Saturday, August 12. That'll run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Range USA of Jackson. At the…

Eat a hearty meal and help a local church at fundraiser

SAVANNAH, Tenn. --Help a local church raise money at a tasty fundraiser. Saturday, August 12, The Apostolic Center in Savannah will host a spaghetti plate dinner. That'll run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Plates are $5…

Free puppet show to be held in local park

SELMER, Tenn. --Have fun at a free show, perfect for families with young children. Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer will host Puppets in the Park on Saturday, August 12. That'll run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at…

ComeUnity Café to host back-to-school brunch

JACKSON, Tenn. --Enjoy a healthy brunch to kick off your school year. Saturday, August 12, The ComeUnity Café in Jackson will host a back-to-school meal. That'll run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All proceeds from the meal go to…

Doctors remind you to protect your eyes during eclipse

JACKSON, Tenn. — A solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. "The temperature will drop, animals will freak out because they think it's nighttime," Nerdvana owner Paul Simer said. "It's just going to be a really unique experience." A solar eclipse…

Armstrong Flooring to close Mississippi plant, laying off 93

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) -- Armstrong Flooring will close its Mississippi plant in October, laying off 93 workers. The company, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, says closing the Vicksburg plant and one in Jackson, Tennessee, will save it more than $8 million…

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