'Scripture Reading Marathon' kicks off at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Union University along with volunteers from across the Hub City have just three days left to finish reading the entire Bible. Monday marked the start of…
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USJ holds Math-A-Thon to raise money for St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of students got to go to school Monday in their pajamas. The University School of Jackson Lower School hosts its Math-A-Thon to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research…
Third suspect charged in June 2016 home break-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After two former high school athletes are charged with theft and burglary in a June 2016 break-in, new developments have emerged in the case. A third suspect has been indicted by a grand jury. Andrew Goldsmith is…
Martin woman must repay $3,000 in TennCare fraud plea agreement
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Martin woman must pay $3,000 in restitution to the state as part of a TennCare fraud plea agreement. Jessica Jett, 38, also received two years suspended to two years…
7-year-old killed in Humboldt house fire
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded early Monday morning to a fatal house fire in Humboldt. A 7-year-old boy was killed in the fire, according to Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Owens.…
Union University welcomes West Tennessee Evangelism Rally
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The chapel was packed at Union University Sunday afternoon as west Tennesseans gathered to learn how to better spread the word of God to those around them. "We're actually…
Lane College hosts 3rd annual Founders Day Scholarship Gala
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College hosted its third annual Founders Day Scholarship Gala. Students, staff, friends and guests of Lane gathered Sunday to celebrate 135 years. College officials said…
Church congregation rededicates church after 2015 tornado
SELMER, Tenn -- Just less than two years after a tornado ripped through their community, a congregation in Selmer came together, Sunday morning, to rededicate their church building. The 2015 tornado destroyed it,…
Police investigate after man threatens JTA driver with a knife
JACKSON, Tenn. — We have received calls from some viewers about a heavy police presence earlier this afternoon. Investigators said a JTA bus driver was threatened by a rider. A little bit after…
City of Bolivar host 3rd annual Vietnam veterans parade
BOLIVAR, Tenn -- A day of honor and remembrance in West Tennessee as the city of Bolivar hosted its Vietnam veterans celebration. "Our Vietnam veterans have never really been respected or thanked…
Two Jackson teams battle for a chance at state
JACKSON, Tenn. — Two Jackson teams battled to stay alive and for the chance to play for a gold ball Saturday night. And for one of those teams, a chance to…
Alexander Elem. celebrates "Read Across America Week with Dr. Seuss parade
JACKSON, Tenn.-Thing One and Thing Two, Horton the elephant and the Cat in the Hat. These characters paraded down the halls of Alexander Elementary School, Friday afternoon. These students were celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday with "Read Across America Week." For…
Community in shock after body found in Henderson Co. home
HENDERSON COUNTY -- The Henderson County DA has asked for help from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in a death investigation where very few details have been released. Behind the crime…
Three-vehicle crash snarls traffic on busy Highway 45 By-pass
JACKSON, Tenn.-A three-vehicle crash tied up traffic in a busy area of north Jackson Friday evening. Emergency crews were called to the area of the Highway 45 By-pass and Carriage House…
Tennessee man wounded by officers charged with assault
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has been arrested on assault charges in connection with a traffic stop that ended with troopers shooting and wounding him. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release Friday that…
