Girl Scouts host recruiting event in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Girl Scouts have been teaching leadership skills to young girls for more than 100 years. Today, Girl Scouts in the Hub city put together a recruiting event…
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Basketball camp helps local kids learn they can 'Bounce Back'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday was the 10th annual Bounce Back Youth Basketball Camp. Kids from all over Jackson came to better their skills on the court. The campers got to go…
Family remembers and celebrates life of Kane Young
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Family and friends gathered together at Stigall gym and Westside Park in Humboldt this afternoon to remember the life of Kane Young. Young drowned in a pool back in…
Thousand from across the southeast flock to the third annual Barnfest
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Spectators young and old set up their chairs and laid down their blankets Saturday for the third annual Barnfest. "We wanted the barn to be a place…
Jackson citizens 'Pack the Bus' to feed hungry kids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit organization helped feed kids in a unique way Saturday. "Today is a blessed day," RIFA Volunteer Coordinator Dan Ward said. "We're collecting items for snack…
City Farmhouse Pop-Up Fair brings vintage antiques to West Tennessee
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Original paintings, handmade jewelry and unique decor are just some of the things you can find at the City Farmhouse Pop-Up Fair. "This feels really hometown,…
Group gathers to remember victim of 1886 lynching in downtown Jackson
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A group gathered outside the Madison County courthouse Friday evening to commemorate a woman who was killed there more than 130 years ago. In 1886, an angry…
TDOT workers suspend road construction leading up to solar eclipse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The eclipse is just a few days away, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation has been working hard to make sure drivers stay safe on the big day. TDOT…
Henderson Co.'s new EMA director talks plans for the department
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County has a new emergency management director. Drew Cook took the position in July. Cook started working with emergency response teams when he was 16-years-old in…
Lane College holds 'I am Lane' National Day of Giving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College held its inaugural "I am Lane" National Day of Giving. The goal was to raise $10,000 in conjunction with the Tom Joyner School of the Month campaign.…
4 California women arrested in major drug bust in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Four women from California are behind bars in West Tennessee after the Madison County Sheriff's Department found several bags of drugs after pulling over their car. [caption…
'Men on the Move' greet students at Hub City schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Men from across the Hub City were on the move Friday morning to encourage students heading to school. City Councilman Johnny Dodd, Superintendent Eric Jones and about…
Henderson Co. official fired for allegedly paying herself $14,000
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Henderson County official has been terminated from her position following an investigation by the state comptroller's office. "Back in March, we received an allegation that the Henderson County deputy finance director was improperly paying herself extra money…
New students move into dorms at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- About 400 new Union University students arrived on campus Friday in north Jackson, including freshmen and transfer students. Freshman Chandler Haynes said he is excited…
11 of 24 people face judge after major crime sweep in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A massive crime sweep this week in Madison County left 24 people behind bars. On Friday, 11 people made their first court appearance before a judge. "It…
