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Thousands to visit Henderson for BBQ festival, youth rally

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Chester County is gearing up for thousands of visitors this weekend. "It's the 41st annual Chester County BBQ Festival, happening Friday and Saturday in downtown Henderson on Main Street," Emily Johnson, Executive Director of the Henderson/Chester County…

2 in custody after break-in at Madison Co. home

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after a woman found at least one person in her Mifflin Road home Thursday morning. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the woman reported the burglary around 10:30 a.m. The…

Man sentenced to 30 years on crack cocaine charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who pleaded guilty to felony drug charges is sentenced to 30 years in custody after a 2017 drug raid. Bobby Lewis Parks, 45, pleaded guilty in July to possession of cocaine with intent to sell/deliver…

Judges picking winners for RIFAs' 14th annual Canstruction

JACKSON, Tenn.--Local companies and organizations are teaming up to help fight hunger. This is the 14th annual Regional Interfaith Association's Canstruction. Organizers with RIFA say the 13 impressive structures will be…

Leadership Jackson hosts poverty simulation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leadership Jackson gives its student a hands-on experience of living in poverty. "Hopefully with that they'll be inspired to do what they can to inspire change," Pierre DuVentre,…

JMCSS to receive $300K in security funding

JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders announced $35 million in funding for school safety and security. Many local school districts in West Tennessee will receive some of that money. "I think that's…

UPDATE: Device found at Henry County bank 'an elaborate hoax'

UPDATE: The Henry County Sheriff's Office says a suspicious package found outside a local bank and believed to contain an explosive device was determined to be "an elaborate hoax." Investigators say the box contained components that are used in explosive devices,…

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