55 churches pray for our country on 9/11
TRENTON, Tenn.--"These people that want to say that God is not involved in the inception of this country need to get a brain scanner or a pulse check," said former Navy Commander and…
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College students do a remembrance walk for 9/11 victims
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Students of a local college took to the streets to honor 9/11 victims. Lane College students gathered in front of Bray Hall for a Remembrance Walk. Students held flags in hand and…
What's New Wednesday: Life Is What You Bake It
A father-daughter duo started their own business called "Life Is What You Bake It" in Martin. Maria McClain bakes homemade cinnamon rolls, muffins, cupcakes, cookies and bread. She also makes fresh salads, coffee, breakfast scrambles…
Jackson Fire Dept. holds 9/11 memorial ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department held a special ceremony Wednesday to commemorate 9/11. The ceremony took place at the fire station in downtown Jackson. Firefighters paid their respects to the fallen heroes…
City of Bolivar hosts 9/11 memorial, procession
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Eighteen years ago Wednesday, planes crashed into the World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon, killing thousands and injuring thousands more. "I got to work and the TV was on, and…
National Guard holds wildfire training at Carroll Co. 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Carroll County Thousand Acre Recreational Lake in Huntingdon is normally used for fishing, swimming and the occasional day out on the boat. Wednesday morning, it became a training location.…
West TN State Fair holds senior citizens, special needs day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senior citizens and people with special needs enjoyed a morning at the West Tennessee State Fair. "We wanted to get them to come out and enjoy themselves, to be involved…
Man charged in domestic-related shooting appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused in a Jackson shooting appears in city court. The judge issued a $1 million bond for Quincy Collins, 37, during the Wednesday morning hearing. Police responded Saturday morning…
'I was in the right place at the wrong time': Survivor of 9/11 attacks tells his story
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Joseph Dittmar was on the 105th floor of the South Tower on 9/11. "[I] was one of seven out of a group of 54 in a meeting to survive that…
Paramedic killed in line of duty honored at state First Responder Awards ceremony
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A paramedic killed in a crash last year on Interstate 40 near Nashville was recognized Wednesday as a Three Stars of Tennessee Award recipient by the Tennessee Department of…
2 indicted in Martin homicide investigation
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two men have been indicted by a Weakley County grand jury after a man was shot and killed at a Martin home in May. Police say…
Opening night of the West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The West Tennessee State Fair is what many people look forward to this time of year. "I flew from California just to ride the "Zipper" and it was amazing," said fairgoer…
Mark your calendars: Make It Shake It Martini Party to help Redemption Road Rescue
JACKSON, Tenn.--In just two weeks, horse lovers can attend an annual martini fundraiser! Coming up Friday, September 27th is the "Make it Shake it Martini Party." The sixth annual event is taking…
West Tennessee State Fair kicks off in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair is officially underway at Fairgrounds Park in Jackson. "We're celebrating 164 years Tennessee proud," fair manager Kelly Broadway said. Broadway says there is plenty to do and see indoors and out, with…
Teaching 9/11 to the next generation
MILAN, Tenn. -- With the 18th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, teachers are facing a problem — how to teach it to students who weren't alive when it happened. "You've got to take…
