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A community celebrates 100th anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. - Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Post 12 John A. Deavers that was established on August 4th of 1919. Historian Dennis Ward Earl Jr says Deavers was a pastor at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church…

Church holds block party for families

JACKSON, Tenn. - A local community comes together for a fun event. Soul Quest Church on North Highland Avenue is having its annual biggest Sunday ever block party. Kids from all over the Hub City came out to enjoy bounce…

2 mass shootings in less than 24 hours shock US

(AP) -- Two mass shootings at crowded public places in Texas and Ohio in less than 24 hours claimed at least 29 lives and left scores injured, a shocking carnage even in a country accustomed to gun violence. In the…

Dog runs out of vehicle after car accident on I-40

BROWSNVILLE, Tenn. -- A local pet owner is asking drivers to keep an eye out after losing her dog in a car accident on I-40 Saturday. The wreck occurred on I-40 west at mile marker 50 near the Weigh Station.…

Road construction continues in Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Roads are being closed as road construction continues in Jackson. Interchange improvements are being done on North Highland Avenue from Ridgecrest Road to Vann Drive for the pavement and construction of retaining walls. Interstate 40 is being…

Community gathers for pancreatic cancer benefit

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local community gathered together to support and raise money for a woman in need. Mary Harmon's family, friends and community gathered at the Lexington Civic Center for an evening…

Three Way city leaders celebrate new milestone

THREE WAY, Tenn. -- Three Way city leaders come together to celebrate a new milestone by breaking ground for a new city hall. Mayor Larry Sanders says this is something the city…

Volunteer seeks help to host refugee family

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A volunteer with Area Relief Ministries is seeking help for a refugee family he's hosting. "They're refugees. They're here seeking asylum in the United States," Area Relief Ministries volunteer Michael Pappis…

Lincoln Elementary starts school year with all things new

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local elementary school welcomes all things new: a new year, new students, new teachers, and a new building. Students, parents and teachers came out to the new Lincoln Elementary building on Whitehall Street for the ribbon…

Annual tractor show returns in Union City

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A popular annual antique tractor show returns in Union City. Tractors were on display at Discovery Park of America for the 2019 Antique Tractor Show. Katie Jarvis, assistant marketing director…

New exhibit to open at local museum

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A new exhibit will open at a local museum in Union City in 2020. Discovery Park of America held a conference on Friday to discuss a new exhibit called "AgriCulture: Innovating for our Survival." Scott Williams,…

Police seek man in theft of vehicle from gas station

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are working to identify a man as they investigate a recent vehicle theft outside a gas station. Surveillance video from July 30 shows an unidentified man taking a 2017 Chevy Trailblazer at Circle K, located at…

Sen. Blackburn meets with fishermen in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local fishermen and government agencies met at North American Caviar Inc. in Henry County Friday morning to discuss solutions to a looming crisis. "Before the carp, no, I've never seen anything like this," said local commercial…

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