164th Gibson Co. Fair is ready to 'Let the Good Times Grow'
TRENTON, Tenn. -- It's fair time in West Tennessee, and one fair that is underway this week has been entertaining people for more than a century and a half. Now in its…
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UT Martin chancellor rings in new school year like students — in the dorms
MARTN, Tenn. -- If University of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver was tired Monday morning, he didn't show it. "It was interesting, being back in the residence halls for the first…
Scholarship honors local women's suffrage pioneer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday is "Women's Equality Day," and it marks the 99th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Tennessee was the final battleground state in the fight to gain the right of women…
Henderson Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud for third time
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson County woman has been charged for the third time with doctor shopping for controlled substances and using TennCare as payment. Julie Rae Smith, 38, of Lexington has been charged with 18 counts of TennCare…
JMCSS interim superintendent speaks on state of school system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County's interim school superintendent hopes to inspire students. The Jackson Old Hickory Rotary Club invited Ray Washington, who is also a member of the club, to give his…
'Bluff City Blues' operation nets over 200 arrests in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A joint federal, state and local law enforcement operation has resulted in 214 arrests in West Tennessee. The two-week operation, called "Bluff City Blues," was led by the U.S. Marshals Service and aimed at reducing violent crime,…
Congressman David Kustoff kicks off annual family cookout
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressmen David Kustoff spent some time with family and friends Sunday with his annual Kustoff Family Cookout. Over 400 people came to the event. Live music and food were…
A local church celebrates their annual 'Family and Friends Day'
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Making a day out of bringing family and friends together has been a tradition for the All Nations Church of God for almost 20 years. Pastor Emmanuel Simmons and…
Banquet honors students in fishing team
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- Families gathered at the Scotts Hill High School cafeteria for the Scotts Hill Angler banquet. High school and junior anglers with their schools fishing team received a plaque along with numerous other awards. This team was…
Local business reopens in Jackson over weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business reopened with a new look and new manager over the weekend. Cody's Saloon & Dance Hall is under new management and reopened its doors at…
Local university students participate in Half-K race
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students from a local university participated in a day full of festivities. Students from Union University participated in a Half-K race with interesting challenges mixed in, such as…
Annual Milan Dawg Daze returns to the city of Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- The city of Milan gathered Saturday for a fun day filled with festivities. The Milan Dawg Daze festival returned to the city of Milan at Milan City Park. Events at the festival, including food vendors, pet pageants,…
Fest brings out families from all over Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of families from all over Hub City gathered Saturday to attend a fun and educational event. Ayers Children’s Medical Center, the West Tennessee’s Women's Center, and the…
McKenzie hosts 2019 Southern Fried and Sweet Tea Festival
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Vendors, shops, and carnival rides set up in the McKenzie city square, as hundreds made their way in for the Southern Fried and Sweet Tea Festival. "It's a time…
Jacksonians can now text 911
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local authorities are using technology to make it easier for residents to get help in an emergency. "Some people have asked me why text 911? Why not just call…
