Local businesses gear up for Easter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many families celebrate their holiday weekend with a big, home-cooked Easter meal, for those who don't want to spend all weekend in the kitchen, many local businesses are stepping in — and…
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Congregants gather for Good Friday service as part of Holy Week series
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community gathers Friday in downtown Jackson for the fifth day of Holy Week. In this week leading up to Easter Sunday, the Jackson Area Ministerial Association coordinates services. Friday's service…
Beech Bluff firefighters to hold annual BBQ fundraiser this weekend
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A tasty tradition of more than 20 years will fire up again Saturday morning as the Madison County Volunteer Fire Department in Beech Bluff is hosting its annual barbecue…
Man wanted on burglary, theft charges in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officers are looking for a man they say is wanted on burglary and theft charges. Josh Atchison is facing charges of aggravated burglary and theft over $1,000, according to the…
3 in custody after officers find guns, drugs following gunshots call
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three men are in custody after deputies responded early Friday to a report of gunshots near Humboldt. Octavious Ferguson, 18, of Humboldt, Markheous Lloyd, 18, of Jackson, and Datrilveyon Moore, 19, of Humboldt, all are being…
Animals as Easter gifts: Cute commitment or savvy investment?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local store is seeing a change behind the trend of why people are giving animals as gifts for Easter. "We got in about 1,000 this week and have…
'Duo Guitiano' highlights evening at JSCC
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An evening of classical guitar and piano was held Thursday night at Jackson State Community College. The "Duo Guitiano" took to the stage at the east Jackson campus, playing…
THP increases patrols ahead of holiday weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The long holiday is already underway and thousands are already hitting the roads across the state. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said with that increased traffic comes increased patrols to…
Man assaulted, robbed outside west Jackson shopping complex
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police search for two suspects in an assault and robbery of a person outside a west Jackson shopping complex. Officers were called to the area near Forked Vine Wine and Spirits on Old Hickory Boulevard just before 7,…
UT Martin grad becomes school's 1st to receive Fulbright Scholarship
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A recent graduate has become the first University of Tennessee at Martin student ever to be selected for a Fulbright Scholarship. Cody Jarman, of Cumberland Furnace in Dickson County in Middle…
Churchgoers gather for 4th day of Holy Week services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For a fourth straight day, West Tennesseans gathered for a special noon church service in celebration of Holy Week. The weeklong string of services is put on by the Jackson Ministerial Association. Thursday's service was held at Light of…
Man charged with ID theft, selling stolen car
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Thursday in Jackson City Court more than three years after police say he sold a stolen car. Marvio Lee…
Man arrested in home invasion now charged in separate burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of three suspects charged with breaking into a home with an elderly woman inside earlier this month appeared Thursday in Jackson City Court on new charges. …
Dog show brings chance for national titles to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of dogs are in the Hub City to compete for a chance to go national. Classes of dogs go paw to paw in the annual Jackson Tennessee…
Former Jackson fireman pleads guilty to criminal impersonation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Jackson fireman accused of impersonating a firefighter to get specialty license plates has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation. Corye Martin has pleaded guilty to one count and the judge dismissed another count, according to court…
