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THP responds to triple fatality crash on Hwy 70

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a triple fatality crash early Sunday morning on Highway 70. According to THP, three people were killed in a wreck that occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday in Madison County.…

Community prays to end violence

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Concerned West Tennesseans came together Saturday to hold a prayer rally to stop violence. "A lot of people say prayer doesn't change things, but I believe in God, and I think you…

Mentorship program reaches out to youth in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local mentorship organization wants to help youth in the Jackson community. The event called “Let's Talk” was held at the New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship Church in…

Annual bike tour changes its name in honor of a local doctor

JACKSON, Tenn. - An annual bicycle tour was held Saturday morning in East Jackson. Cyclists put the pedal to the metal at the newly renamed Kent Jones Bicycle Century Tour. "This is the first year KJ100, Kent Jones Bicycle Century…

Annual fall festival held in Milan

MILAN, Tenn. -- Fall festivities are in full swing in West Tennessee. The 2019 Milan Fall Fest kicked off Saturday. There were many activities at the festival, such as arts and crafts,…

Villians appear in Jackson for gala

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether you are team super hero or team villain, only one came out on top in Jackson on Friday night. Dozens traveled to the New Southern Hotel for the inaugural Villains Gala. From Cruella de Vil to…

West Tennessee pig becomes internet sensation

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One animal is making headlines for its special extracurricular activities — or lack thereof. When you hear 'Cogan's Farm,' you might think of weddings and special events, but this week, there's…

Gibson County 911 board fires director

DYER, Tenn. -- A local county 911 board fired their director after multiple complaints were filed.   "There was a motion made to terminate the director, based on complaints from some of our customers who we provide dispatch service for.…

Mama Baudo's Chow Bella opens new location

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant reopens in a new location. Mama Baudo's Chow Bella held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning at their new Thomsen Farms location in north Jackson. The previous location closed in January, but owner Jack…

Fire officials warn community about dangerous challenge

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire department is warning the community about a dangerous challenge found on social media. "It's hard to believe actually that people are actually trying this," said Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner. The fire…

Paris Police Department gets AEDs with Walmart grant

PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris Police Department will soon have four automated external defibrillators added to patrol vehicles. Paris police say a $4,000 grant from Walmart made the purchase possible. Each of the four patrol shifts will have an AED…

Victim in September shooting dies, suspect charged with murder

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man critically injured in a September shooting on Middleton Street has died from his injuries, according to court documents. Court documents say Julio Almaraz died October 10, two weeks after he was shot. Keenan Murphy, 21,…

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