Agencies investigate shooting in Decatur County
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- Around 5:15 Sunday afternoon, Decatur County 911 got a call of a shooting at Beech Bend Park. "When they got here there was a individual that was…
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As flu season arrives, local health expert offers tips
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials say flu season starts in October, meaning this month is the best time to get your annual shot to prevent getting sick. "Usually one time of year…
Bethel University prepares for homecoming
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University is preparing for their ultimate football pep rally, and their players are putting in the work to secure the victory. "We've seen a little bit of…
Jackson Fire Department holds graduation for new recruits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local firefighters are making big strides. The Jackson Fire Department held its graduation for the 18-01 recruit class Monday afternoon. Their training focused on developing knowledge, skills and abilities needed…
Crash slows traffic near local elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are redirecting traffic after an afternoon wreck near a local elementary school. The Jackson Police Department says the crash took place just before 3 p.m. Monday on North Highland Avenue near Alexander Elementary School. Police…
1 dead after shooting in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person is dead after a shooting Sunday afternoon near Perryville, according to the Decatur County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says deputies responded to the shooting around 5:15 p.m. Sunday at Beech Bend Park, where…
A local man helps youth work on their basketball skills
JACKSON, Tenn-- Practice makes perfect and at the Fall League Basketball Championship, young West Tennessee basketball players come to get just that. "I kind of feel like I was already ready,…
A community of car lovers test their vehicles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hub City Speed is a local organization that holds car races several times a year. The group has recently moved their location to the Jackson Dragway, which gives…
Local church dedicates congregation to a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church holds a special dedication. Mother Liberty CME Church in downtown Jackson dedicated their morning service to the fight to end domestic violence. October is domestic violence…
Girls compete for a crown at Miss Tennessee Charm pageant
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Trophies, money and crowns are on the minds of girls participating in the Autumn Showdown beauty pageant in Huntingdon. Girls dressed to impress for the judges to win…
'Art on the Track' festival showcases railroad history
JACKSON, Tenn. — Several artists and train enthusiasts unite for a special occasion. The west Tennessee artisan trail held the 'Art on the Track' festival as part of american craft…
Hub City residents participate in 'spooktacular' haunted tour
JACKSON, Tenn. — People of Jackson came out to enjoy a spooktacular evening at the haunted walking tour. The haunted walking tour included some scary fun with ghost stories costumes and a…
Lane College hosts annual Homecoming parade downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday was the Lane College parade, and many braced the cool weather to be a part of the annual event. The 2018 homecoming theme was 'It's A Different World,' named…
Fall weather kicks off fall festivities in West Tennessee
MILAN, Tenn. — Fall weather calls for fall festivities, and the Milan fall festival kicked off Saturday. There are many activities at the festival such as music, food trucks and a chili…
A 5k for Arthritis research
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday's wet and cool weather didn't stop people from enjoying the 1st Annual Inaugural Bone Bash 5K. People came dressed in costumes of all sorts. "Mike and Sully from…
