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Man accused of shooting at Covington apartments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is facing multiple charges after police say he fired shots at a Covington apartment complex Tuesday. Steven Jones, 32, was taken into custody by the Covington Police Department and charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. According […]
JMCSS Superintendent: ‘Teachers will not be armed; Standing for Students and Staff’
FROM DR. MARLON KING, JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SUPERINTENDENT:. Teachers will not be armed; Standing for Students and Staff. As a member of our school community, I feel compelled to address a recent development concerning arming teachers. With the passage of the bill allowing teachers/staff to carry firearms in schools...
Ford supplier Avancez coming to West Tennessee, will create more than 500 jobs
A Michigan-based automotive manufacturer is headed to West Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced Thursday that Avancez will invest $54 million to expand its operations at a new facility at BlueOval City's Supplier Park. Avancez will add 501 new jobs at the Stanton site, in...
11th Annual Hatchie BirdFest underway in West Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The 11th Annual Hatchie BirdFest in Brownsville is going to last all weekend long. There are many things that you are able to enjoy at this event. Director for the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, Sonia Outlaw-Clark, tells us about them. “It’s an opportunity for beginner...
West TN counties receive infrastructure grant
HAYWOOD, Tenn. — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration held an in-person briefing this morning to announce historic grant investments in Tennessee’s energy infrastructure. Hosted at Brownsville Utilities Department, the briefing announced funding for the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant program. The grants will...
Players battle it out at a local pickleball tournament
JACKSON, Tenn.—Players from across West TN hit the courts for a special tournament. Day two of the Hub City Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament took place at Conger Park today. The tournament, sponsored by Knott’s Fine Foods, started on Friday with the men and women singles matches and continued today...
Why Crockett County soccer's Christopher Cerda can dare to dream big
Christopher Cerda spent his 2023 summer at the Crockett County soccer field. The equipment shed was open, Cerda and several teammates just needed to get to the field. If it was raining, they’d make the trip to the Dyersburg Sportsplex, which has an indoor soccer field. Anything to get...
Evening shooting kills one in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Monday night shooting in east Jackson leaves one dead. According to the Jackson Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Lincoln Circle around 10 p.m. in response to a Shot Spotter alert. JPD says when officers arrived, contact was made with a...
Youth Health Fair held in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.—One event in a local city aims to get kids healthy. A health fair was held today at Humboldt Medical Center located at 3525 Chere Carol Road. The event was created to raise awareness to the health needs of elementary and middle school aged children within the area.
‘Home Show’ in downtown Jackson previews the latest trends
JACKSON, Tenn. — An event is held as a preview party for those looking to find their dream home. The event called “Bourbon and Bites” was held this evening in the Jackson Walk and McCowat street area near downtown Jackson. The VIP preview party was a kickoff...
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