Camel kills two men at Obion County petting zoo
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- An unexpected camel attack leaves two men dead in Obion County. The Obion County Sheriff's Department received a phone call around 5 p.m. Thursday evening of a loose camel at…
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Movie on the Lawn: UofM Lambuth hosting free movie nights
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the weather gets warmer, those looking for outdoor activities may want to visit this local college. The University of Memphis Lambuth will be hosting "Movie On the Lawn" this Spring. The Campus Activities Board is presenting…
Suspect killed, officer wounded during hostage rescue in Covington
COVINGTON, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect was killed and an officer wounded Friday when police entered a Tennessee business to rescue a woman being held hostage. Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley told news outlets the suspect was fatally…
Madison County sheriff meets with community
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr held a meeting Thursday, helping form a stronger bond with different communities across the county. "We have our meetings across the county so the community can hear what we're doing, updating…
JTA adjusting routes due to operator shortage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will be changing fixed route services due to a shortage of operators. JTA had some routes that were every 30 minutes, but they will now be on a once an hour run. Those…
Roaring 20s party celebrates woman's 100th birthday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One woman has a big reason to celebrate. Agnes Idella "Dorothy" Owens is celebrating her 100th birthday! She, her family and friends all dressed up in Roaring 20s attire for the party at the DoubleTree Hotel…
Speaking of Art helps local artists, center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center hosted their annual fundraiser "Speaking of Art" on Thursday. The center partners with local artists in the community to sell art and a portion of the proceeds go back…
Nonprofit's ChefBox fundraiser helps kids in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit organization planned dinner so you don't have to. Thursday afternoon, the Madison County CASA hosted their 2nd annual CASA ChefBox at First Presbyterian Church in hopes of…
Triumphant Quartet to perform in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A night of gospel music is coming to Greenfield. The Triumphant Quartet will be performing at First Baptist Church in Greenfield on March 19. A nursery will be offered, and there is no admission! The performance will…
Man charged in two murders indicted for Brian McKenzie's death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On February 28, 2022, Keenan Murphy was indicted for the murder of William Brian McKenzie. McKenzie went missing in September 2019,…
How proper car care helps save gas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With gas prices on a steady incline, drivers are making sure they get the most out of their gas tank. And Joshua Burns Jr., with Old Hickory Car Care, says vehicle upkeep…
Gibson Co. authorities seek woman who allegedly stole from church
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Department needs help identifying a theft suspect. According to the department, the female driving the vehicle in these photos allegedly stole property from a church in Yorkville. The incident took place…
Bicentennial committee recruiting vocalists for 200 Voice Choir
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County's year-long Bicentennial celebration will end with a grand finale this fall, and vocalists from around the area are being asked to join the fun. The Bicentennial Commission is recruiting singers to join The 200 Voice…
Local university hosts first global affairs forum
MARTIN, Tenn. --UT Martin hosted its first global affairs forum and one of the the panelists says the amount of people that showed up was more than what they expected.…
Congressman Kustoff urges Pres. Biden to approve disaster declaration for Tennessee
WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Representative David Kustoff sent a letter to President Biden urging him to quickly approve Governor Lee's request for a major disaster declaration for Tennessee. This comes in the wake of severe winter storms that occurred in West Tennessee…
