Williams Auditorium in Henderson gets big renovations
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Williams Auditorium in Henderson was originally built in 1969, as part of the original Chester County High School. "It was in dire need of an upgrade, and with that…
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Man charged with attempted murder in party shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of shooting another man outside an east Jackson home during a party last week is now charged with attempted first-degree murder. Court documents say 20-year-old Keyshawn Fouse arrived at fraternity party just before midnight…
Author to speak on history of slavery in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee State Library and Archives is offering a free workshop on the history of slavery in Tennessee. Author Bill Carey will speak Sept. 14 about the research he conducted for his latest book, going over…
Walmart to stop selling handgun ammunition
NEW YORK (AP) -- Walmart says it will discontinue the sale of handgun ammunition and also publicly request that customers refrain from openly carrying firearms in stores even where state laws allow it. The announcement comes just days after a…
Savannah police seek assistance locating missing man
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in finding a man reported missing last week. Police say Joshua Nathaniel Jones was last seen around noon on August 26. Jones is about 6-feet, 6-inches tall…
Day 2 of the 26th annual Soybean Festival
MARTIN, Tenn.-- When you think of the Soybean Festival, you think agriculture and, of course, the soybean. "I think a lot of people don't realize is the diversity of the uses of…
Local restaurant makes lunch deliveries to honor first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Labor Day is a time where many are able to enjoy a day off with family and friends, but for many first responders the holiday is spent at work.…
Local first responders to provide aid to those who may be affected by Dorian
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local first responders throughout West Tennessee are gearing up to provide resources to those who will be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. With Dorian continuing as a major hurricane and hovering…
Tennessee authorities discover body along Appalachian Trail
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities in Tennessee say they've discovered a body along the Appalachian Trail. The Carter County Sheriff's Office said in a Monday release that they found a man's body in the Carver's Gap area of the…
Maury City unveils monument honoring five veteran brothers
MAURY CITY, Tenn. -- Hundreds converged on the Maury City park for the unveiling of a monument dedicated to the Jurnett family, who had five brothers serve in Operation Desert Storm and Operation…
'We got your 6' fundraiser for deputy injured in car crash
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- On August 19, McNairy County Sheriff's Deputy Gregory Slack was in a head-on collision responding to a reckless driver call. "He is still hospitalized and he still has…
26th Annual Soybean Festival starts Sunday
MARTIN, Tenn.-- It's the 26th year for the Soybean Festival in Martin and there's all kinds of things to get into. If your a first timer at the Soybean Festival, you probably don't…
Last day for African Street Festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -A culture-filled festival has returned to Jackson. "Three decades of bringing cultural awareness to this community," said Wendy Trice Martin, president of the Society for African-American Culture Awareness. "We have…
Baseball game cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian
JACKSON, Tenn. - You might be surprised to learn hurricane Dorian will also have a small impact on residents here in the Hub City. If you were planning to catch a Jackson Generals game this holiday weekend, the games for…
West High School Class of 1969 celebrates at 50 year reunion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Old friends and classmates met up and reminisced at a high school reunion. This weekend West High School's Class of 1969 held its 50 year class reunion. The two-day celebration took place at the West High School…
