Experts weigh in on keeping your fitness resolution
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may be one of many hitting the gym for the first week of the new year, and fitness experts say it's an exciting time to see people…
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Family speaks after young sisters die in Martin house fire
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The air in Martin hangs thick, filled with smoke and heartache after two young girls were killed in a Sunday night house fire. Photo…
House fire kills 2 children in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An overnight house fire in Martin has left two children dead. UPDATE: The sisters have been identified as 7-year-old Maliyah and 8-year-old Abreanna Yarbrough. See the updated story here. Fire officials say the blaze broke out around 9:30 p.m. Sunday…
Church holds first service of new year encouraging 'no excuses'
KENTON, Tenn.-- A west Tennessee church holds the first Sunday service of 2017 with the theme, "no excuses." Church members at First Baptist in Kenton say they wanted to start the…
Jackson celebrates 50th anniversary of Kwanzaa
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For some January 1st is just the start of a new year. But Sunday also marks the end of Kwanzaa. This years celebration marks the 50th anniversary of Kwanzaa in…
West Tennesseans talk New Year's resolutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When it comes to New Year's resolutions, people have different views. West Tennessean Johnny Hickerson said he has never made a resolution. "They're hard to keep, so what I do is…
Youth Empowerment Concert safe alternative New Year's Eve celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Youth Empowerment concert sponsored by the city of Jackson wrapped up after rocking the Civic Center on this New Year's Eve. "You know I came out tonight and…
Attempted murder charge for man apparently involved in Christmas day shooting
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Police have charged Tavaris Golden with attempted first degree murder for his alleged involvement in a shooting on Christmas day. According to an affidavit, multiple witnesses say Golden and the…
Henderson Co. woman credits smoke alarm with saving her life
WILDERSVILLE, Tenn. — Homeowner Mary Johnson says she awoke to the piercing sound of a smoke alarm on the afternoon of Dec. 30 to find her dinning room engulfed in…
Jackson woman tells police she was robbed at gunpoint for an iPhone
JACKSON,Tenn.-- Police investigate an armed robbery Saturday afternoon in east Jackson. Janeesha Whitehead said she was robbed at gun point while attempting to sell an iPhone to someone through an online…
100 Black Men of West Tennessee hosts annual benefit gala
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many across West Tennessee came out Friday night to give back for education. The organization 100 Black Men of West Tennessee hosted its 24th annual Benefit Gala.…
Dollar General employee arrested, charged with theft
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Dollar General employee is arrested and charged with theft, accused of allowing customers to skip out on paying for more than $3,000 in merchandise. Court papers indicate Catrecia…
AAA offers 'Tow To Go' service for New Year's Eve celebrations
JACKSON, Tenn.-AAA and Budweiser will offer its "Tow-2-Go" service for New Year's Eve and the holiday weekend. Staff say this is typically the busiest night for the program, which offers a…
How to stay safe with fireworks to celebrate the new year
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- 'Tis the season to see fireworks. New Year's Eve is a busy time for stores like Deco Fireworks in Lexington for people wanting to get something that sparkles…
Henderson Co. Sheriff offers rides home on New Year's Eve
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New Year's Eve is a night of celebration, and local law enforcement want to make sure the evening ends safely back at home. "We will offer rides…
