UT Martin adds drug take-back box to campus
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin now has a drug take-back box on its campus. "So people can bring their unwanted pharmaceuticals or other prescription medications they no…
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Family, friends & law enforcement gather for funeral of Dwana Pusser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family, friends and law enforcement agencies gathered Tuesday to say goodbye to a legend in McNairy County. Visitation services continued Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Adamsville for…
Union University hosts Scholar-in-Residence lecture series
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University hosted the first of four special guest lectures Tuesday on Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. Professor of history and theology Ron Rittgers is visiting Union to give…
Jackson Woman's Club announces poetry contest winners
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than a dozen local students were recognized Tuesday for their writing skills. The Jackson Woman's Club partnered with local schools to hold a poetry contest for students in…
Local sheriff's deputies LEAD students down the right path
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law Enforcement Against Drugs or LEAD is a new program started by the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, and representatives say the mission of this program is to serve…
Greenfield's Lady Yellowjackets make history with state championship win
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- With the final buzzer on Saturday, the Greenfield Lady Yellowjackets made history. The team won the TSSAA Class A championship Saturday in Murfreesboro. "It's a great…
'Big Brothers of Brownsville' host event for International Youth Day
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kids in Brownsville had an exciting event Monday held just for them. Big Brothers of Brownsville, also known as "BOB," held a spring break day party for…
Atlanta flights from Jackson see strong takeoff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Air Choice One, a St. Louis-based regional airline, added a new route from Jackson to Atlanta, Georgia. The flights started March 1, and the new…
Walk Across Tennessee participants warm up with kickoff event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An effort to get the state's residents up and moving kicked off Monday. Those taking part in Walk Across Tennessee were stretching and walking Monday at the Madison…
After house goes up in flames, firefighters stress smoke detector importance
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — After a house goes up in flames over the weekend in Huntingdon, officers are reminding residents of the importance of smoke alarms. The blaze destroyed everything inside…
TN State Parks offer ranger-led hikes for beginning of spring
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With spring on the way, state parks across Tennessee are ready to take you on a hike. Tennessee State Parks are hosting free, guided hikes statewide on Saturday, March 24, to welcome the new season. Park rangers will…
Humboldt man charged with rape of child
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man faces multiple charges after an investigation by the Humboldt Police Department into a possible case of rape of a child. Terry Scott Nichols, 31, of Humboldt is…
$2,000 in tools, lights reported stolen from Union City home
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A burglary at a home in Union City resulted in around $2,000 worth of tools and light fixtures being reported stolen. According to a report from the…
Wrestling anniversary show pays tribute to local wrestler killed in car wreck
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation held their 10-year anniversary show this weekend. This time around was emotional for everyone, as Zach Baker, who goes by "Zach Crow" in…
It's that time of the year to replace smoke alarm batteries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No one likes being late for work or missing a lunch date because they forgot to turn ahead those pesky clocks, but local firefighters remind people of…
