Isaac Lane students celebrate reading improvement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Team Read is actually a fun thing to do when you want to read," second grade student Kylan White said. Second graders at Isaac Lane Elementary participate…
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Law enforcement officers honor Trooper Matthew Gatti at visitation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family, friends and law enforcement gather to say goodbye to a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty. "Trooper Gatti brought a youngness, a meekness,…
TBI releases annual statewide crime report for 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released an annual report detailing crime statistics across the state. Those numbers indicate violent crimes statewide decreased in 2018 from 2017. The report shows overall, many serious crimes decreased by 3.6…
Community honors trooper killed in line of duty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family, friends and law enforcement honor a Tennessee Highway Patrol state trooper killed in the line of duty. Trooper Matthew Gatti, 24, was killed in a crash May 6 on Interstate 40 near mile marker 74 in…
TN Dept. of Safety to stream funeral service for Trooper Matthew Gatti
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Safety has announced they will live stream the Monday afternoon funeral service for Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Matthew Gatti. The service will be streamed on the Tennessee Department of Safety Facebook page. Gatti,…
THP reminds drivers of potential delays due to trooper funeral services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of potential delays and heavy traffic Monday as West Jackson Baptist Church hosts services for THP Memphis District Trooper Matthew Gatti. Gatti was killed in a crash Monday, May 6…
Funeral for THP Trooper Matthew Gatti to be held Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "He died doing what he loved," said Chris Gatti, father of Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Matthew Gatti. Those close to Gatti will lay him to rest Monday morning.…
Local church celebrates Mother's Day
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local church held a special celebration for Mother's Day. Ward's Grove Baptist Church in Lexington celebrated Sunday by inviting moms and families to come together to enjoy a…
Local event honors West Tennessee mothers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was Mother's Day, and a local event was held to honor West Tennessee moms. Loved ones came together to celebrate a Mother's Day lunch at the 903…
Authorities investigate death of UT Martin student
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Obion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a University of Tennessee at Martin student who was killed this weekend. The body of Decora Alexander, 20, of South Fulton was found Saturday evening in an…
34 girls compete in Little Miss Territorial Revue
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - After a week full of festivities, this year's Strawberry Festival is coming to an end with a series of pageants. As part of the Strawberry Festival week of events,…
"The Association" brings basketball tournament to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Various locations in Jackson helped host a large basketball tournament Saturday. The tournament is run by a group called "The Association," which puts together various summer leagues for high…
Henderson resident hosts luncheon for local law enforcement
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One Henderson resident decided to show appreciation for local law enforcement. Sheila Betscher cooked lunch and dinner for the Henderson Police Department and the Chester County Sheriff's Office. Over…
Local church hosts early Mother's Day celebration
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local church had a special celebration for Mother's Day. Word of Deliverance of Ministries celebrated the day of recognition a little early with a Mother's Day brunch. The church invited mothers and families to attend. Those in…
Jackson church hosts Middleton students stranded after bus fire
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday, a bus carrying the Middleton High School BETA and DECA clubs caught fire. The driver of the bus noticed smoke coming from the bus on the…
