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Local volunteer firefighters host fun community event

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.--The Terry Volunteer Fire Department showed their appreciation to the community with a fun event for families. They embraced the spooky season by hosting a trunk or treat. Members of the community donated the candy, while others came…

Literary event showcases words of art

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Griot Collective brought a new event to Jackson. It's Black Southern Writers and the American Experiment. The event presented poets, writers, and other artists of the pen to come and share their works of word. The occasion brought…

The annual celebratory Buddy Walk returns

JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of the community gathered together on Saturday to celebrate and bring awareness to the down syndrome community with activities and a 2 lap walk. "This is a yearly event. October, of course, is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.…

West TN foundation introduces its program to Jackson youth

JACKSON, Tenn. --One foundation had their first ever orientation meeting for youth in the Jackson community. The Eric Beasley Foundation Enrichment Program is a six week program that focuses on interpersonal skills, life, leadership and health and wellness. Youth…

Event celebrates the recoveries of past and present

JACKSON, Tenn. --For years they've been helping people with recovery and today was the opportunity to recognize current and past members of the program. Aspell Recovery Center is hosting their annual Soberstock, to recognize those who've recovered, are recovering and…

Boos, Bands, and Bingo held at Jackson Country Club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Service League hosted their Boos, Bands, and Bingo fundraiser event on Friday. Boos, Bands, and Bingo allowed guests to come in Halloween costumes and enjoy a live band, bingo, a costume contest, open bar, and…

Two car crash occurs on Highway 412

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two cars collided on Highway 412 outside of Lexington on Friday. Two vehicles collided around 4 p.m. on Highway 412 west of Lexington. The crash occurred in front of Sand Ridge Baptist Church. The crash had…

Law enforcement in Madison Co. expands with CIT training

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is expanding their training into crisis intervention. The sheriff's department paired with mental health and addiction professionals to complete their Crisis Intervention Training on Friday. Local officers and various departments…

Training held to make Jackson a 4-Minute City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee organization hosted training for some potentially life-saving skills. This week Friends of Heart kicked off their second round of training for the CARE team. CARE stands for Cardiac Arrest Rapid Engagement. It's a team…

Students given behind-the-scenes view of Toyota

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations like Toyota came together to highlight potential careers for students. "We're very excited to be able to host students from Jackson Central-Merry as part of an…

West Tennessee haunted attractions 2022

Are you in for a scare? With Halloween season in full swing, West Tennessee has a wide variety of haunted attractions to check out. See our list below. The 13th Realm 10486 TN-220, Atwood / (731) 662-4433 Fridays & Saturdays,…

2022 Trunk-or-Treats in West Tennessee

Looking to trunk-or-treat with the family here in West Tennessee? Here are a few places you can head to: Oct. 22 Henderson County Sheriff's Department Trunk or Treat downtown Lexington Court Square (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) Gibson County 911…

6 arrested for auto burglary during Madison County traffic stop

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men and four juveniles on Thursday in connection to an auto burglary. A news release states during the early morning hours on October 20, deputies observed a vehicle traveling on…

Chickasaw tribe members to present activities at Shiloh festival

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is preparing to host the Chickasaw Heritage Festival this weekend. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark. The festival…

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