Dyer hosts Fourth of July parade
DYER, Tenn. -- People in Gibson County celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade on Wednesday. A marching band moved down College Street in Dyer. The Fourth of July parade…
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Veterans hoping for 'Explosion of Kindness' as fireworks may trigger anxiety
JACKSON, Tenn -- Although we're just hours away from Independence Day and all the fun it brings, it is important to know this time of year can be rough for area…
Teen indicted in fatal shooting of another teen
JACKSON, Tenn.--A teenager accused of fatally shooting another teen earlier this year was indicted by a Madison County grand jury. Zion Ross is accused of shooting and killing a South Side High School student on Raintree Cove in February. Ross…
Man accused of sexual assaults indicted
JACKSON, Tenn.--A man accused of several sexual assaults in Jackson and another in Murfreesboro has been indicted. According to court documents, Chriteris Allen was indicted this week on one count of aggravated rape, two counts of aggravated robbery, two counts…
Candlelight vigil for teen who fell into Tennessee River
HENDERSON, Tenn.--A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday night for a Chester County teen gone too soon. Family and friends banded together paying tribute to 19-year-old Katelyn Campbell. Loved ones stood in a…
Preparations underway for 4th of July Firefighters Freedom Festival
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- The annual Madison County Firefighters Freedom Festival kicks off on the Fourth of July at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. Organizers set up for the annual fireworks show all day Tuesday, getting ready for the gates to open Wednesday…
Annual 5K walk/run brings awareness to autism
JACKSON, Tenn.--West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center hosted their 19th annual 5K Autism Walk and Run Tuesday evening as participants ran along Campbell Street. A total of 75 runners registered and 12…
Investigation ongoing after deadly shooting in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The victim in a Monday shooting in Savannah has died, and investigators are treating it as a homicide. "At the time yesterday, our victim was in critical condition, and…
Wild otter visits Brownsville Dairy Queen
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Dairy Queen in Brownsville got a surprise visit Monday from a friendly customer. An otter wandered into the store's drive-thru lane Monday morning, leaving customers and employees…
Firework rules & ordinances to follow this Independence Day
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- This Fourth of July, many people will celebrate with fireworks. Milan Fire Chief Steven Dillard says it's important to know the rules to follow. "The main thing…
THP: 1 airlifted in Carroll Co. crash
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms one person has been airlifted after a Tuesday afternoon crash near Atwood. The two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 70-79 between Atwood and McLemoresville. THP confirms one person was airlifted from the scene.…
Early morning fire destroys Madison Co. home, sends one to hospital
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A house fire sent one person to the hospital Tuesday in Madison County, according to Madison County Fire Marshal Don Friddle. Firefighters said flames also destroyed…
Benton Co. business honored for volunteer work
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Here in the state of Tennessee, we are volunteers," Capt. Anthony Crawford with the Tennessee State Guard said. One company is being thanked for their volunteer…
5 Decatur Co. businesses cited for selling to minor in undercover beer sting
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The combination of alcohol and minors can be a deadly mixture. That's why one local sheriff is working to make sure businesses aren't putting it in…
Fourth of July events in Jackson & West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are plenty of events across West Tennessee celebrating Independence Day. Ahead of the holiday, there will be a fireworks show Tuesday night in Milan, starting at 9 p.m. at Milan City Park. Events on the Fourth of…
