City cleans, community reacts to Confederate statue vandalism
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- City officials investigate and begin cleaning up a Civil War statue after it's covered in graffiti. "We're hoping this is a pretty quick process, but if it's not,…
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Local girl creates fundraiser to promote racial equality
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A young girl is making t-shirts and running a lemonade stand in an effort to promote racial equality in the community. Ten-year-old Juju was so moved by Black Lives Matter protests that she attended, she started her…
Jackson police seek information on Angela's Pet Grooming burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a burglary at Angela's Pet Grooming, located at 1463 South Highland Avenue, according to a news release. The release states on June 21, Angela's Pet Grooming was burglarized during the early morning hours.…
Puppy mill raid leads to removal of approximately 600 animals
MERCER, Tenn. -- Rescuers are now saying around 600 animals were removed during a puppy mill raid in southwest Madison County over the weekend, but the work is just now beginning. Guardians…
35,553 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 531 deaths, 2,301 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 35,553 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, June 22. In addition, 531 people have died and 2,301 have been hospitalized. Another 23,567 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Local church enhances precautions as in-person services return
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pastors across the country are having to make tough decisions about in-person worship sessions. "The pressure of 'do we call it?' 'Do we encourage people to stay home?' That was a terrible weekend," said Adam Dooley, Senior…
Snoop Dogg, Twista concert postponed to 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals, in conjunction with Blue Cap Entertainment, announced in a news release Monday that the Snoop Dogg and Twista Concert will be postponed an entire year to July 2021, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The…
205 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 181 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. — Three additional Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 205, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department in a news release Monday. The most recent patients are: 67-year-old…
WTH Sportsplex holds first baseball tournament weekend after lockdown
JACKSON, Tenn.-- After shutting down due to Coronavirus, players hit one local diamond for some baseball. It was a weekend of bases loaded at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex after a few months…
Fire in Dyer leaves one man dead, four others rescued
DYER, Tenn. - "I was in the living room. I saw a whole lot of bright lights just flickering on and off," said neighbor Heather Sanders. Firefighters were called out around 3 a.m. for…
Generals debut first ever 'Fathers and Fireworks' event
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A first time event celebrating fathers brings in hundreds of guests. "We're here tonight to see the fireworks, watch "Field of Dreams," and spend some time together with family and friends,"…
Protesters march around court square
ALAMO, Tenn.--At least 100 people gathered in front of the Crockett County Court House in downtown Alamo for a protest to support George Floyd and other black people who died in police custody. The…
Hundreds of puppies removed from Madison Co. property
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation led to the removal of hundreds of puppies from a Madison County property. Investigators with Guardians of Rescue assisted the Madison County Sheriff's Office with a puppy mill bust. Both agencies have been looking…
Protesters gather in front of Union City dealership
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Protesters held signs in front of Abernathy's Harley-Davidson in Union City. The signs read "Black Lives Matter" and "I Matter." Some called Facebook posts, allegedly made by Russell Abernathy who owns the dealership, racially charged…
Community gathers to celebrate, honor Elbert Williams
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Saturday, members of the Brownsville community held a memorial in honor of a man that gave his life to vote. It was 80 years ago that Elbert Williams was murdered in his quest to register to vote.…
