Sheriff goes to jail for a good cause
MILAN, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas was behind bars. It was part of a fundraiser to raise money for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The sheriff, along with his daughter, partnered with…
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Toyota Bodine celebrates 15 years in Jackson with community concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chairs and blankets filled the lawn at the AMP Saturday evening to celebrate Toyota Bodine's 15th year in Jackson. "We just started with a handful of employees and two…
Meet Roxie, from Saving the Animals Together
Roxie is a four-year-old beautiful girl that loves going for car rides! She is very shy at first, but once she warms up, she is the life of the party!…
Jackson Central-Merry alumni reconnect at tailgate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Central-Merry High School Tailgate has turned into an annual tradition. Alumna Wanda Triggs Mercer from the class of '71 reflects on a memory from her high school…
Birdsong Resort & Marina welcomes Hurricane Florence evacuees
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A resort and marina in West Tennessee is opening up for Hurricane Florence evacuees. "So we are here to help them and be part of the Volunteer…
Hundreds of bikers pass through West TN on way to St. Jude
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A group of bikers on a mission got to see the results of their hard work Friday. "For the past year we've been raising money for…
Students learn about Native American culture at 36th annual Archeofest
PINSON, Tenn. -- Native American history and culture is celebrated every year at the Archeofest. This year, students from various schools received exclusive first day entrance Friday. Archeofest 2018 takes place this…
Local animal shelter hopes to pair pets with patriots
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local animal shelter teamed up with a charity that helps provide pets for veterans. Dozens of dogs at the Frances Halbrook Hensley Animal Shelter in Lexington…
Lauderdale Co. schools placed on lockdown after gun threat
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- Lauderdale County Schools were placed on lockdown Friday after a threat to bring a gun to Ripley High School. Ripley Police Chief Lynn Gould says the lockdown has since been lifted after an investigation determined the threat…
New JMCSS school board members sworn in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several new members were sworn in to the Jackson-Madison County school board. Some new school board members say they want to work to improve the quality of education for students. "To make sure that our students come first,"…
International and Exchange students receive a warm welcome to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-- International and exchange students received a warm welcome to the city of Jackson Thursday. High school and college international exchange students were invited to a southern-style dinner. Students from Mexico, Brazil, Spain, and Japan are a few of…
Area Relief Ministries celebrates annual Salt and Light Banquet
JACKSON, Tenn.--Area Relief Ministries held their annual Salt and Light Banquet Thursday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. This year, they celebrated their 41st anniversary with special guests Father Charles Strobel, Founder of the Room Inn, the Love and…
Decomposed body found hanging from bridge
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Neighbors react as they say the Dyer County Sheriff's Department is investigating the body of a man found hanging from a bridge Tuesday evening. "He was sitting down…
Business, education leaders discuss employment through Tennessee Reconnect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What do nontraditional students need to be successful? Local educators and business leaders are coming together to work for these students in the community. "We want to make sure in…
'Color-blind' viewfinder installed in Chickasaw State Park
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many people may take for granted the vibrant colors that our state has to offer, especially during the fall season. For some, the beautiful colors are just a…
