Two communities pray for missing boaters
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Community members in Hardin County gathered to pray after a week of searching for three missing boaters on Pickwick Lake. At least a hundred and fifty people prayed by the…
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Union University hosts annual evangelism rally
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university held an evangelism rally Sunday. People gathered at Union University for the evangelism rally, which was co-sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board and Union University. Ray Van…
Local church holds 'Forgiveness Sunday' service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was Forgiveness Sunday at a local church. The St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church on Old Humboldt Road held a service where they practiced the act of forgiveness within the community…
Lane College gala raises money for scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College hosted its sixth annual Founders Day Scholarship Dinner and Gala. Students, staff, friends and guests of Lane gathered Sunday for the celebration. "In which we raise money for student…
Daughter of film director arrested in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Tennessee say a daughter of film director Steven Spielberg has been arrested in a domestic incident involving her boyfriend. Twenty-three-year-old Mikaela Spielberg was charged with domestic assault causing bodily injury early Saturday. According to…
Podiatrist pleads guilty to illegal hydrocodone distribution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee podiatrist has pleaded guilty to illegally distributing controlled substances. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee, Timothy Abbott appeared in U.S. District Court on Wednesday. In court, Abbott admitted…
Jackson Choral Society performs poetic concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A choral group performs the art of poetry. The Jackson Choral Society hosted a concert titled 'Poetry and Song' at First Presbyterian Church. The concert featured songs composed from famous…
Organizers host 26th annual Blue Suede Dinner & Auction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event that helps families across West Tennessee is 26 years in the making. "There are so many children out there that are hurting, and we've got to raise money…
'Generositea' party raises funds for children's hospital
DENMARK, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans gathered for a special event to support Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The event is called the annual West Tennessee Generositea Party. Organizers say funds raised at the event will…
Locals visit post office for passport fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Post offices in Tennessee held a passport fair for customers who intend to travel internationally. Several locals showed up to Jackson's main post office for the event Saturday. As an added…
China's ride-share drivers fight back against coronavirus
CHINA -- Ride-share drivers in China can now have a plastic sheet between them and riders. It's to protect riders and drivers from spreading the coronavirus. Didi Chuxing, China's ride-share company, is installing the…
Dance teacher sentenced to 9 months for exposing teen to HIV
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee dance teacher who appeared on a reality TV show was sentenced to nine months in prison for raping a teenage student and exposing him to HIV. John Conner III was also sentenced to four…
Upcoming weather could pose a threat to landslide in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials in Hardin County say next week's rain could pose a threat to a landslide that has already left a path of destruction. "The landslide is, at this time,…
Jackson Service League holds 2nd annual Masquerade Ball
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families and friends danced the night away at a festive Mardi Gras event. Community members dressed in cocktail attire and full on masks came together for the second annual Jackson Service…
Four economic projects could impact West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials are expecting new projects to bring significant economic and tourism impacts to West Tennessee. "2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Jackson and West Tennessee," Visit…
