Milan police search for missing woman
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police are searching for a woman who was last seen Jan. 9 at a home in Milan. Sarah Michelle Phillips, 22, was last seen leaving a home in Milan and was expected to return on Jan.…
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Exotic Pet Expo back in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exotic Pet Expo is back at the Jackson Fairgrounds with some new additions. West Tennessee's largest exotic pet event was in town Sunday, with regular vendors and new ones. The pet expo had all kinds of animals,…
Local string ensemble celebrates African-American composers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the month of February continues, so does the celebration of Black history. The Jackson Symphony's String Quartet handpicked songs to reflect African-American composers. Marcus Hurt, Jackson Symphony's first…
Local health & rehab center celebrates Black History Month
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local health and rehab center is honoring Black History Month. Huntingdon Health and Rehab Center invited guest speaker Wallace Cunningham, pastor at Greater Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church. Members of the center say it's a way to…
Local church celebrates 150 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is celebrating a huge milestone. Sunday was a big day of celebration for Aldersgate United Methodist Church. "We are having a large reception following the church service," church…
Exotic pet expo returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Animals from all across the world are at the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend. The Jackson Exotic Pet Expo returned on Saturday, showcasing different types of animals and pets you can't normally find in West Tennessee. As part…
Masquerade party teaches youths history, culture
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local group added a fun twist to an event held this weekend. The Jackson chapter for the Jack and Jill of America organization hosted a masquerade party on Saturday night. The party was held to support…
Organizations team up to install smoke alarms
DYER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office teamed up this weekend with volunteers from the Dyer Fire Department and Boy Scouts of America to install free smoke alarms in residential homes. The smoke alarm installation program is known…
Girl Scouts organization holds annual 'Count n Go' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Girl Scout cookies arrived this weekend, and the troops held their annual "Count n Go." On Saturday, between 35 to 40 troops picked up their initial cookie orders. According to members, over 520,000 boxes of Girl…
Jackson Symphony pairs with special guest for Valentine's concert
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Symphony put together an old fashioned night on the town on Saturday. The symphony paired up with special guest Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra for…
Coyotes attack pets in West Tennessee
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There are reports of coyote attacks on animals in West Tennessee. "Anything that's wooded, that's out away from people and traffic, that's where they hang out. They'll…
Girls treasured at father-daughter dance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The bond between fathers and daughters was celebrated at a special event Friday night. 'Sisters With Aspiring Goals' (S.W.A.G.) and 'Pure Class' dance company have made it…
New TN bill would allow assault charges against pregnant women using drugs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bill introduced in the state legislature aims to hold pregnant women accountable, as it seeks to prevent babies from being born addicted to illegal drugs. "Get her early as possible, help her, support her, and then support…
Nonprofit aims to get students involved in solving opioid crisis
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The nonprofit "Healthy Tennessee" launched a new challenge for high school students in Jackson-Madison County on Friday. "Each school or student group in a school, there can be multiple proposals…
UT Martin students create food bank; University adopts it as 'Captain's Pantry
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is helping their hungry students stay fed, even outside of their cafeteria. "It actually is one of those issues that people don't…
