South Jackson house fire leaves 8 without home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A house fire just two weeks before Christmas leaves one Jackson family without a place to call home. What started as a normal day turned to devastation as…
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Security improvements coming to Decatur Co. Courthouse
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- For several years, Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd has received grant money to make security improvements to the Decatur County Courthouse. "We've spent the last four…
Freed-Hardeman University raises over $1M for student scholarships
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University's campus is in the Christmas spirit, and so are its alumni. They are ready to give back. "Tonight is our 54th benefit dinner," Dave Clouse, VP of…
TDOT says north Jackson I-40 closures for Saturday, Dec. 8, are canceled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Tennessee Department of Transportation say scheduled temporary lane closures on Interstate 40 in north Jackson this Saturday, Dec. 8, have been canceled. However, TDOT says, weather permitting, one lane eastbound and westbound of the…
Union City police issue warning about synthetic marijuana
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department is warning residents about the dangers of synthetic marijuana. They have received reports of people smoking K2/Spice, which is illegal synthetic marijuana, according to a news release from the department. Some…
Friday morning fire destroys home in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Friday morning house fire leaves eight family members without a home. The Jackson Fire Department responded just before noon to the fire at a home on Parkburg Road in the Malesus community in south Jackson.…
Chester County celebrates with annual Christmas parade
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It is definitely the holiday season in west Tennessee, and the city of Henderson turned their town into a Christmas wonderland. They began the night with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. It was the first to be…
Local 3-year-old has wish granted by Make-a-Wish
JACKSON, Tenn.--An unsuspecting 3-year-old thought he was running errands with his family Thursday, but one local auto dealership had plans to make his dreams come true. Kyler always wanted to…
Santa House opens in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--If you are looking for a local place to find Santa and tell him your Christmas wishes, well you're in luck. The Santa House, located on the corner of East…
Jewish community holds first menorah lighting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--For the the fifth night of Hannukah and Jackson Jews are celebrating in a big way. For the first time ever, the Jewish congregation of menorah at B'nai Israel and…
AAA offers winter safety tips for drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to pack the car and head to grandma's for the holidays. But before you even get in the vehicle, there's an acronym you need to remember…
Burglary suspects lead Brownsville police on chase; crash in neighborhood
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Police are looking for two people who are accused of breaking into a pharmacy in Brownsville. "We were contacted by ADS Security that someone had entered into the…
Safe Kids Coalition presents 'Person of the Year' award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Safe Kids Coalition recognizes a woman making a difference in our community. Kylee Jo Lam has been awarded the Safe Kids Person of the Year award.…
Jackson Chamber holds annual Women in Business luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local women came together Thursday to celebrate their accomplishments. The Jackson Chamber's annual Women in Business luncheon was held at the Carl Grant Events Center at Union University.…
Chickasaw State Park's drive-through light show is this weekend
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local state park is decorating for the holidays. Chickasaw State Park will have a drive-through light show starting Friday, Dec. 7. There will be 3 and a half miles of lights to drive through, including planes,…
