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Selmer City Election Results-November 7, 2023

Selmer Alderman (Choose 3) -William (Bill) Britton 3% -Mike Cain 16% -J.T. Hawkins 15% -Ed Huggins 9% -Lashell Moore 16% -Thomas (Tom) O'Neal 13% -Willie C. Sain 17% -Larry Tomaszewski 11%

Ceremony kicks off Flags of Freedom display in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club hosted the annual Flags of Freedom ceremony Tuesday at the Cumberland First Presbyterian Church. Over 900 flags were flown in front of the church…

Park security, law enforcement communication among topics at November City Council meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Park security, grants for law enforcement, and much more were discussed at this month's Jackson City Council meeting. The meeting started off with an annual report from representatives with…

The Ned hosting After School Art Camp this December

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Creativity starts here for students who are interested in the arts. The Ned announced they will be hosting an after school Art Camp for middle and high school…

Goodwill Career Solutions hosts job fair in Jackson for multiple employers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A job fair and community resource event was held on Tuesday. It was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodwill Career Solutions on South Highland in Jackson.…

College students get help with voter registration ahead of 2024 election

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Eric Beasley Foundation, along with the NAACP, has kicked off their voter registration drives for the 2024 election year. The first voter registration drive was held Tuesday at…

Stolen firearm seized during traffic stop arrest in Newbern

NEWBERN, Tenn. -- A traffic stop leads to an arrest and seizure of firearms. According to the Newbern Police Department, an officer conducted a traffic stop on West Main Street on the…

Shiloh to present Native American Mythology and our Night Sky Program

PRESS RELEASE FROM CHRIS MEKOW, SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: Shiloh to present Native American Mythology and our Night Sky Program SHILOH, TN – To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Shiloh National Military Park will host its first Night Sky Program…

WTLS Announces Ashley Holliday as new Executive Director

PRESS RELEASE FROM WEST TENNESSEE LEGAL SERVICES: WTLS Announces Ashley Holliday as new Executive Director Today, West Tennessee Legal Services announced that it has selected Ashley Holliday as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2024. "Ashley Holliday's experience with…

Nashville investigating after possible leak of Covenant shooting images

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville mayor’s office has called on the city’s legal team to investigate the possible unauthorized release of the writings of the shooter who indiscriminately opened fire at the private Nashville school in March. Mayor Freddie…

Leaders Education Foundation provides an opportunity for students to experience Ballet Arts

PRESS RELEASE FROM LEADERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION: LEADERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE BALLET ARTS Jackson, TN (November 7, 2023): Leaders Education Foundation is the School Performance Sponsor for Ballet Arts of Jackson’s 2023-24 season, allowing hundreds…