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Greenfield Mayor and Aldermen Sworn Into Office

Greenfield’s Mayor and newly elected board of aldermen were officially sworn into office during Tuesday’s city board meeting. City Attorney Lowe Finney administered the oaths of office to incumbent Mayor Cindy McAdams, Newly elected Vice Mayor and Alderman Tyler Dunning, Alderwoman Leanna Stephenson, Alderman Logan Rowlett, and Alderman Cody Ricketts.

Greenfield, TN · 8h

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Large crowd opposes proposed Milan data center at Gibson County Commission meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A big crowd turned out to oppose a proposed data center in Gibson County Monday, but it turned out they had nothing to worry about for now. “We’re going to fight it until the end,” said Gibson County resident Brent Cox. A request to...

Gibson County, TN · 2d

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Carroll County residents raise concerns about ambulance staffing and emergency response

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Concerns about ambulance staffing have some Carroll County residents and local leaders questioning how long people may have to wait for help during an emergency. At an October meeting, McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White described one incident in which a woman waited alongside the road...

Carroll County, TN · 1d

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West Tennessee celebrates Marine Corps birthday at Humboldt Veterans Home

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Marine Corps veterans in West Tennessee invited the community to help celebrate the Corps’ birthday. Marine Corps League Detachment 735 and their families marked the Marine Corps birthday Tuesday at the Humboldt Veterans Home. The celebration honored marines, past and present, with a special birthday observance.

Humboldt, TN · 1d

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Madison County limits animal housing at rabies facility

Madison County Health is limiting animal housing at its rabies control facility while it works on a permanent plan. Effective immediately, the facility will use only as many kennels as staff can safely evacuate during a weather emergency. Dogs with known owners can be housed there only if they are...

Madison County, TN · 2d

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Madison Co. commissioner Kevin Hicks officially announces run for Jackson Mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -The race for Jackson mayor has already begun as Tuesday, Madison County Commissioner Kevin Hicks announced he is running for the Hub City’s top office. He made the announcement in a crowded assembly room of friends and supports at the Old Country Store. In a statement,...

Jackson, TN · 20h

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TN groups aim to restore South Fork of Forked Deer River floodplains

Conservation groups are celebrating the acquisition of 985 acres of land along the south fork of the Forked Deer River in West Tennessee to help restore the area’s natural landscape. For more than a century, low-lying floodplains near Jackson have been drained to accommodate railways, highways and row-crop farming, exposing residents to flash floods and disrupting wildlife habitats. Kendall McCarter, chief development officer for the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, hopes to see the return of towering oak and hickory trees and aquatic species, like mussels, to help filter the river. "To think that we can bring that back to this area of the community that is really not very attractive but also ecologically lifting what is there, is just really cool," McCarter emphasized. McCarter credited a coalition of conservation groups working with area residents to secure the state’s purchase of the land. He said once the flood risk is minimized, the public can help plan and develop the rest of the project. Some of the ideas being floated include recreational trails, a nature center and new areas for kayaking. The West Tennessee River Basin Authority is developing a restoration timeline, which also includes public education about rivers and floodplains. The project

Tennessee · 3d

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Weakley County Exploring Potential Energy Investment

Weakley County is exploring a potential energy investment after being approached by NextEra Energy. During this week’s Finance Ways and Means Committee meeting, Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson explained the company’s proposal and what it could mean for the county. Mayor Hutcherson emphasized that the proposed project is...

Weakley County, TN · 9h

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Jackson Mayoral candidate John Allen holds special community gathering

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -One Jackson mayoral candidate hosted a special gathering Tuesday evening and invited the community to attend. John Allen who announced his candidacy for Jackson City Mayor in October, hosted a family-friendly Fall Fest at Hub City Brewing. Allen offered attendees the opportunity to register to vote and...

Jackson, TN · 20h

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County Busy Negotiating For Ambulance Service In Lake Area

Paris, Tenn.–At his third public forum as Henry County Mayor, Jonathan Lodge Tuesday evening said the county is busy negotiating for an ambulance service in the lake area. Lodge was responding to a query from Leo Horne, commander of American Legion Post 89, who told the mayor, “We’re still looking for our ambulance service”.

Henry County, TN · 11h

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Tennessee State Parks seek public input on long-term plans for 12 parks statewide

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Tennessee State Parks is asking for public input on the future of 12 state parks, including Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park in Madison County. Pinson Mounds held a public meeting Tuesday to discuss its five-year management plan. Those plans guide everything from protecting natural resources...

Tennessee · 21h

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State presents grants for parks, trails and outdoor spaces in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The state is handing out millions of dollars to improve parks, trails and outdoor spaces across West Tennessee. Tuesday morning, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation presented ceremonial checks at Jackson State Community College’s Ayers Auditorium. “This year we saw the the highest number...

Tennessee · 1d

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Mayor Young addresses Elon Musk's tweet about Memphis

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Neighbors protest data center developments in Fayette County

PIPERTON, Tenn. (WMC) - Residents in Fayette County packed a city meeting Tuesday night to push back against potential data center developments in their quiet, rural community. Neighbors in and around Piperton, Tennessee, gathered at city hall, turning a local planning commission meeting into an open town hall. While no...

Fayette County, TN · 21h

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ABC24 Investigates Mysterious Smell in Memphis and Surrounding Areas

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Concerns over future of Fayette County land

PIPERTON, Tenn. — A large turnout of concerned citizens is expected at City Hall in Piperton on Tuesday evening to make their opposition heard to any proposed “data centers.” We’re told the issue of data centers is not on the agenda for the planning and zoning meeting, which got underway at 6 p.m. There is […]

Piperton, TN · 1d

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Memphis Station’s Decision to Let Reporter Go Days After Pressing Marsha Blackburn About Black Residents Has Viewers Crying Foul

Outrage is growing after FOX13 Memphis let go of Black reporter Rob Sneed from his freelance position, shortly after he questioned Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn […] Memphis Station’s Decision to Let Reporter Go Days After Pressing Marsha Blackburn About Black Residents Has Viewers Crying Foul

Tennessee · 12h

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Restaurant Inspection Scores: Nov. 3-Nov. 9

Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week, WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: The Orleans […]

Shelby County, TN · 2d

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Ooh, that smell: Weather event may explain odor over Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — What is that smell? We’ve been hearing your complaints and smelling it for ourselves the last few days in the city of Memphis — a foul odor lingering over parts of the city that some say smells like sewage or something rotten. Whatever it is, it has a whole lot of people […]

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City council pushes for plan on Mud Island monorail, amphitheater

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been eight years since the last monorail car crossed Wolf River Harbor to Mud Island Park, and since concerts brought crowds to the riverfront amphitheater. Tuesday, several city council members asked Memphis River Parks Partnership’s leader for an update and pressed for a plan to get things moving at the park, […]