Athletes compete in citywide Summer Youth Olympics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Youth camps from across Jackson gathered to compete Friday at the Oman Arena in the 10th annual citywide Summer Youth Olympics. The event is put on by the city…
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Redemption Road Rescue hosts petting zoo
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue held a petting zoo Friday in Jackson. The nonprofit brought out animals of all shapes and sizes for petting. Amber Storey-Knight, the resident program director…
Milan holds first-ever Battle of the Badges
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Battle of the Badges in the city of Milan is now in the books. Lifeline Blood Services helped put together the first-ever competition between the city's police department and fire department. To the winner goes a commemorative…
Mock 'bomb explosion' drill at local campus gives nursing students hands-on training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Emergency crews rushed Friday morning into the smoke-filled building of Sprague Hall at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus after what looked like, to some, a "bombing."…
Chester Co. man, 103, inducted into Tennessee Senior Olympics Hall of Fame
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Senior Olympics has inducted a Henderson man into their inaugural Hall of Fame. Robert Jones, a 103-year-old former farmer from Chester County, was inducted Monday into the first class of the Tennessee Senior Olympics…
BREAKING: Madison Co. commissioners approve agreement with city on school funding tax issue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County commissioners have approved an agreement with the city of Jackson to evenly split the city's portion of sales tax revenue that previously went to the school system. According to the agreement, the city and county…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. to host 4th annual Firefighters Freedom Festival
JACKSON, Tenn. --Good news if you're looking for a fun way to spend Independence Day. Tuesday, July 4, the Madison County Fire Department will host its 4th Annual Firefighters Freedom Festival at McKeller-Sipes Regional Airport. Gates open at 3:00 p.m.…
Reelfoot Lake State Park to host 4th of July celebration
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. --Get into star-spangled spirit at a 4th of July celebration. Sunday, July 2, Reelfoot Lake State Park will host the festivities at Round House Blue Bank Park from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. At the event, you…
Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter at local bake shop
JACKSON, Tenn. --Celebrate the magic of a classic book series at a local bake shop. Friday, June 30, Woodstock on the Square in Jackson will host its 2nd Anniversary Harry Potter event, celebrating 20 years of Hogwarts magic. That'll run…
Brownsville Clinic to host 'Physical Friday'
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. --A local medical center will host a day of physicals and fun for kids. Brownsville Family Medicine Will give physicals for kids up to 18 all day on Friday, June 30. At the event, your child can also…
'The Music Man' comes alive at The Ned
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson Children's and Teen Theatre are presenting the musical, "The Music Man". The play is based on the book of the same title by Meredith Wilson and Franklin Lacey. The play features children of all ages from around…
Alamo Board of Aldermen approves new budget for fiscal year 2017-18
ALAMO, Tenn.-The Alamo City Board of Aldermen met Thursday night in a special meeting to pass the budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. With the members passing the budget, property taxes…
Daniel Parker cleared in murder case; another suspect set for trial
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn -- A Crockett county jury reached a verdict of a man accused in the 2011 shooting death of an 89-year-old woman. After his case ended the first time…
Carroll Co. leaders hope new lakeside RV park will bring tourists
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.-If you have a love of camping and being by water, a stay at the new RV park in Carroll County is a must. Right now, there are twelve campsites, each overlooking the Thousand Acre Recreation Lake. Huntingdon…
Mother, daughter charged in deadly stabbing appear in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a packed courthouse Thursday as two women went before a judge, both charged in connection with a stabbing on Glendale Street that killed a 34-year-old man.…
