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Martin police investigate after gunshots fired outside bar

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after gunshots rang out early Sunday morning outside a bar in Martin. An officer was in a nearby parking lot when the shots were fired outside Slide and Ride Saloon, located at 627 North…

Jackson Escape Rooms go city-wide

JACKSON, Tenn-- "We've gotten really good at locking people in rooms for fun and we decided we wanted to knock down the walls, and get out in the city," said Lee Wilson,…

Families gather for a Cinderella Tea Party

JACKSON, Tenn. - Young girls in the Hub City had a chance to dress up as princesses for a day. Sunday the Ballet Arts celebrated the Cinderella ballet with a tea party. Families gathered and got to meet special characters…

A West Tennessee church honors local athletes

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - It was a day of fun for families coming together at the Family Life Fellowship Church. Everyone dressed up in purple to show their support Haywood County schools. Sunday was Tomcat Nation Day and the church is recognizing…

Marshall Brooks kicks off campaign for city council seat

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council candidate Marshall Brooks kicked off his campaign Saturday with a meet-and-greet. Brooks is running for the seat of District 2, which encompasses east Jackson. The event included Brooks giving a speech, as well as…

Annual teen summit makes return to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. - An annual summit encouraging teenagers made a return to Jackson.   The teen summit is sponsored by the Jackson Tennessee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.…

Local museum celebrates birthday of historic Jackson figure

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Casey Jones Railroad and Museum held a special celebration on Saturday. They are celebrating the birth and life of one of America's most famous train engineers, Casey Jones. They celebrated with a birthday cake and a…

TDOT, Kroger team up for 'Nobody Trashes Tennessee'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is wanting you to help clean up Tennessee. Officials with the department unveiled reusable bags on Friday for shoppers at six locations, including a…

Jackson Police Dept. warns of new police phone scam

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is warning the community of a new phone scam in which the callers impersonate the police. According to a release from the JPD, a Jackson police officer received a call from 731-425-8400, which is…

Dyer Co. citizens makes donations to help retired officer

DYERSBURG, Tenn. - A retired local law enforcement officer is getting some help from friends, family and co-workers. A fundraiser was held Friday for retired deputy Heath Walker who suffers from cardiovascular disease. Walker…

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