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From Kenton and Tiptonville to Martin and Paris, these Northwest Tennessee towns bring Christmas to life each year.

JACKSON, Tn. (AP) — There are nearly 9,000 students in Kindergarten through fifth...

WBBJ TV March 9, 2021 The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission, Mayor Scott Conger, and Mayor Jimmy Harris unveiled the 200-year anniversary logo. The columns represent the bridges over Forked Deer River. The bridge represents the history of the county as a transportation hub. “Jackson has a rich history and the bicentennial offers us the opportunity to honor our roots while committing ourselves to make a positive impact for future generations,” said Jackson Mayor Scott Conger. The bridge also represents connection. Planning is underway for multiple events for the year-long cel...

Brownlee Currey entered the Nashville Banner newsroom en route to his office with the quick-striding yet delicate confidence of an expert tennis player sizing up a drop shot at the net. In the last days of the old-time newspaper milieu of shouted commands, strong black coffee, cigarette-smoke haze and whiskey bottles hidden deep in desk drawers, Brownlee wore dapper custom suits and invariably had a smile on his face. Smiling! And we’re on deadline! Brownlee O. Currey Jr. — who died this year at age 91, followed several months later by the passing of his beloved wife Agneta — didn’t ...