Day 2 of the 26th annual Soybean Festival
MARTIN, Tenn.-- When you think of the Soybean Festival, you think agriculture and, of course, the soybean. "I think a lot of people don't realize is the diversity of the uses of…
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Local restaurant makes lunch deliveries to honor first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Labor Day is a time where many are able to enjoy a day off with family and friends, but for many first responders the holiday is spent at work.…
Local first responders to provide aid to those who may be affected by Dorian
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local first responders throughout West Tennessee are gearing up to provide resources to those who will be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. With Dorian continuing as a major hurricane and hovering…
Maury City unveils monument honoring five veteran brothers
MAURY CITY, Tenn. -- Hundreds converged on the Maury City park for the unveiling of a monument dedicated to the Jurnett family, who had five brothers serve in Operation Desert Storm and Operation…
'We got your 6' fundraiser for deputy injured in car crash
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- On August 19, McNairy County Sheriff's Deputy Gregory Slack was in a head-on collision responding to a reckless driver call. "He is still hospitalized and he still has…
26th Annual Soybean Festival starts Sunday
MARTIN, Tenn.-- It's the 26th year for the Soybean Festival in Martin and there's all kinds of things to get into. If your a first timer at the Soybean Festival, you probably don't…
Last day for African Street Festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -A culture-filled festival has returned to Jackson. "Three decades of bringing cultural awareness to this community," said Wendy Trice Martin, president of the Society for African-American Culture Awareness. "We have…
Baseball game cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian
JACKSON, Tenn. - You might be surprised to learn hurricane Dorian will also have a small impact on residents here in the Hub City. If you were planning to catch a Jackson Generals game this holiday weekend, the games for…
West High School Class of 1969 celebrates at 50 year reunion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Old friends and classmates met up and reminisced at a high school reunion. This weekend West High School's Class of 1969 held its 50 year class reunion. The two-day celebration took place at the West High School…
People gather for live cannon demonstrations
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park hosted Civil War cannon firing demonstrations Saturday. The program lasted approximately 30 minutes. Those in attendance got to learn about the weapons, projectiles, and procedures Civil War artillery crews used during the war.…
Local Red Cross volunteer to deploy to Florida
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The local American Red Cross chapter is gearing up to provide resources to those who will be affected by Hurricane Dorian. "We are getting ready to send our teams down south…
West Tennesseeans enjoy last night of Gibson County fair
TRENTON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans enjoyed the last night of the Gibson County fair Saturday. "We're trying to get a little more in on it this time since we came late last…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. investigates multiple fires in same area
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire officials are now asking for the public's help after responding to several fires in the same location. Officials with the Madison County Fire Department say they are now…
African Street Festival marks 30th anniversary in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An area festival kicks off this weekend, marking a milestone this year. The African Street Festival is marking its 30th year in the Hub City. Festival goers get to see vendors,…
Lincoln Courts Legacy Reunion celebrates historic community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local community came together to celebrate a historic moment. The Lincoln Courts Legacy Reunion took place Friday night at Lincoln Elementary School. The reunion celebrates the Lincoln Courts Apartments becoming the first apartments built for African…
