‘Battle of the Badges’ held Monday at civic center
JACKSON, Tenn. – First responders competed with each other during the 10th Battle of the Badges on Monday. The battle at the Carl Perkins Civic Center saw seven different emergency…
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9/11 memorial event held in Bolivar
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Bolivar Fire Department hosted a 9/11 breakfast, memorial processional, and program Monday morning. First responders, local law enforcement, firefighters, military, and EMS personnel were all invited. A…
Annual Tina Turner Heritage Days set for later this month
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The annual Tina Turner Heritage Days celebration is taking place from September 22 to September 24. It's the 11th year of this free event which boasts three days…
‘Your Vote Matters’: Leaders gather to encourage voter registration in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is a month that encourages voters and potential voters to get out and get informed. Tennessee's Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, visited with many leaders in the…
Free event to focus on Christianity, racism
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free event on Christianity and racism is being held at Union University. According to a news release, George Yancey, professor in the sociology department and the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University, will speak…
Clark Shaw Memorial Prayer Walk to be held later this month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The third annual Clark Shaw Memorial Prayer Walk is being held later this month. According to a news release, this year's walk, which bears the name of Clark Shaw, who died in November 2020 from COVID-19, continues…
Hike to detail Pugh’s Brigade at the Battle of Shiloh
SHILOH, Tenn. -- A special ranger-led hike is being held this weekend. Shiloh National Military Park says at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, you can follow along and…
Firefighters aim to start new tradition with 9/11 memorial walk
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – The City of Humboldt held a memorial walk for the first time to honor those who fell on September 11, now 22 years ago. The Humboldt Fire Department, accompanied by the Trenton Fire Department, held a…
TN cyclists participate in a special race
OAKFIELD, Tenn.---Oakfield hosted a tournament this weekend, welcoming athletes from all over Tennessee. Oakfield hosted their second annual cycling race on Saturday and Sunday at the Rockabilly Ridge Mountain…
West TN collectors unite in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.---Unique collectors of West TN hosted an event in the Hub City. The Collectors Club of West Tennessee had their 64th annual Coin Show. Members of the club were…
Climbing to remember lives lost, a special event returns
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub City honors the lives lost on 9/11. The Jackson Fire Department held an event at the ballpark of Jackson to honor the lives of first responders who answered the call…
Book Fest highlights local talent
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub City highlights local authors Saturday afternoon. The Jackson-Madison County Library held their 5th Annual Book Fest. This event highlighted 22 local authors in the Hub City. Attendees were able…
A local organization honors its founder
JACKSON, Tenn.---An organization celebrates a historic moment in the Hub City. The Top Ladies of Distinction Incorporated, also known as, TLOD, unveiled their new bench to commemorate their charter founder. This…
Music draws crowds as summer concert series at The Amp wraps up
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Amp, located in the heart of Jackson behind the West Tennessee Farmers' Market, held an exciting concert featuring Bryan Moffitt and his band. The Amp was packed with people enjoying…
Top Ladies of Distinction hold remembrance event at Lane College
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is celebrating a milestone. Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated, is celebrating its historic chartering here in Jackson. Members of the national humanitarian and civic service organization are gathering this…
Nonprofit holds arts & crafts festival in Spring Creek community
SPRING CREEK, Tenn. -- A nonprofit has their first festival open to the public. Fly Away Home is a nonprofit organization that helps the community with any problems they may…
Symposium on eating disorders held at FHU
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University hosted a symposium Friday afternoon to help students and professionals of the Henderson area to learn more about eating disorders. Guest speakers were from the Renfrew Center…
Snapchat implements new safety protections for teens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For most people, social media is used pretty regularly in some form, and those that are interacting with Snapchat can expect some updated safety measures. "Snapchat is meant…
Men killed at Reelfoot Lake honored on Thursday
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Two men were honored Thursday with a monument at a West Tennessee refuge. In January of 2021, two friends named Zack Grooms and Chance Black were duck hunting…
UPDATE: Suspect ID’ed, charged with arson in Henderson Co. fire
UPDATE (9/8/23): The TBI confirms on Thursday, agents took Robert D. Campbell (DOB: 12/03/92) into custody. He was booked into the Henderson County Jail on a count of Arson. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating…
4th annual Vintage Ball held in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The 4th annual Vintage Ball was held at The Barn at Snider Farms in west Madison County on Thursday. The event has become the hot spot for…
Local students get a jump start on secondary education
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local high school students are getting a jump start on their secondary education. A group of Jackson Central-Merry students are attending Lane College's dual enrollment pharmacy tech…
Tourism meeting held in Jackson on Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. – A task force made up of hospitality and tourism met Thursday at the Casey Jones Village. Members were greeted by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Department to…
TDEC issues fish consumption advisory over mercury
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury. The advisory is for largemouth bass in Gibson County Lake, which…
Local club announces dates for Yard, Bake Sale
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison Hall Community Club has announced their Yard and Bake Sale for this year. They say that shopping will begin be Sept. 28 through Sept. 30. On Thursday and Friday, shopping will be from 8…
USJ holds dedication for new outdoor classroom
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson dedicated a new outdoor classroom on Thursday. The ceremony was held for their 40-year employee, Lisa Cates, who USJ says is a pillar of their community. USJ says the "outdoor classroom stands…
Authorities are investigating after a body found behind former Jackson restaurant building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating after a body is found in a busy part of town. We sent our news crew to the scene after receiving a tip about the incident.…
JPD investigating incident along North Parkway
UPDATE (9/7/23): The Jackson Police Department shared that Alex Campbell was not in custody, since the victim in the November '22 incident at Walmart has refused to cooperate with authorities. JACKSON, Tenn.…
Lee, Ayers Foundation launch ‘Come Home Tennessee’ initiative
PARSONS, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee and the Ayers Foundation Trust launched a new initiative for rural economic growth. Lee, alongside Jim and Janet Ayers from the Ayers Foundation Trust,…
Sheriff gives update on events inside the Madison County Jail
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser shared an update regarding various exciting events at the Madison County Jail. He says 25 male inmates have successfully graduated from chaplain…
6th annual Clean-up Day to be held Sept. 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's sixth Community Clean-up Day is set to be held later this month. According to the city, the annual event will once again give residents a way to…
Flock cameras help in Dyersburg arrest, highlighting their use
JACKSON, Tenn. – Flock Safety cameras assisted Dyersburg police in arresting suspects and seizing drugs. In a recent incident, Flock Safety License Plate Recognition cameras, also known as LPR cameras, proved instrumental…
Three arrested, facing drug charges in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- Wednesday, several law enforcement agencies worked together on a search warrant in Greenfield. According to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office, the search for narcotics lead to to seizure of over 42 grams of methamphetamine in several…
Opera singer coming to UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An opera star is coming to the University of Tennessee at Martin. On September 12, Kallen Esperian will be in the Harriet Fulton Theatre in the Fine Arts Building on the UT Martin campus at 7 p.m.…
2 drug arrests made in Paris over Labor Day weekend
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office says two felony drug cases were made over the Labor Day weekend. The sheriff's office shared via Facebook that on Sept. 3, a traffic stop over a window tint violation…
Jackson-Madison County Library to host Lunch and Learn
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is launching a new program on September 15. According to the library, a Lunch and Learn with the Jackson Symphony will serve as a launch to their National Endowment for the Arts Big…
Armed Service Day highlights opportunities provided by military career
SAVANNAH, Tenn. – Hardin County High School in Savannah organized an event called Armed Service Day, aimed at giving juniors and seniors an in-depth understanding of the various branches of the…
Building dedicated to former police chief, assistant police chief
LEXINGTON, Tenn. – In a heartfelt ceremony, the Lexington Police Department dedicated a small building at the fairgrounds in Lexington in honor of former Police Chief Roger Loftin and in memory of…
65th Miss UT Martin Pageant to see eight students compete for crown
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Eight college students are about to compete for the crown. On Sunday, September 10, the University of Tennessee at Martin will be hosting its…
USJ Theatre preparing for opening of ‘The Alibis’
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local school is preparing to lift the curtain on its latest theatre production. The University School of Jackson Theatre Department will present "The Alibis.” It will run…
Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store announces September events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A news release shared a full schedule of events planned for community members in September at Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village. The news release: Weekly events begin with Craft Camp at 10:30 a.m.…
Low donor turnout, Labor day weekend leads to critically low blood supply
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Low donor turnout and high blood use over Labor Day weekend has put the current supply at critical levels. LIFELINE Blood Services says that West Tennessee's blood supply is at a critically low level, and they are…
Local sites receive portion of historic preservation fund
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Several historic sites across Tennessee are getting preservation grant funds. Sites receiving a portion of over $1.1 million from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund include: Benton County -- NAPAS: $17,335 to fund archaeological investigations at the Moore…
Crips gang member receives collective 44 year sentence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that a member of the Crips has received a sentence. The news release says that Devin Jerrod Long, 32, of Jackson, was arrested by Jackson police back in June of 2020…
Many celebrate 2023 Labor Day at Beech Lake
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Monday marked Labor Day, a day where families go out and spend some fun in the sun while they enjoy their time off work. Community…
Dyer County fair underway for 2023
DYER COUTY, Tenn. -- The fair is currently underway in Dyer County, offering rides, food, and plenty of fun. Residents have flocked to the fairgrounds to participate in exhibits, shows, and…
THP works to keep travelers safe during Labor Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has implemented an increase in enforcement for Labor Day travel. The increased enforcement began on Friday at 6 p.m. and will continue until Tuesday…
Starts With Us holds solution session in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starts With Us hosted a solution session to discuss gun safety in Tennessee. Following the Covenant Elementary School shooting, Tennesseans rallied together to have a group discussion regarding gun safety with citizens solutions. This discussion was hosted…
Martini Party to serve as fundraiser for local group
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The highly anticipated Martini Party fundraiser is back again, offering a ton of fun for participants. The event will be held Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. It's…
Ripley marks impressive anniversary on Labor Day
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A local town celebrated an impressive anniversary. The City of Ripley observed their 100th annual Labor Day celebration Starting on the September 2, it continued through to…
