Bolivar's newly elected mayor makes history
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- There's a changing of the guard for the city of Bolivar after the votes of Tuesday night's mayoral race are counted. The city will soon be under…
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Man charged with murder in Martin shooting death
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An accused gunman is now charged with murder in an April shooting death in Martin. Khalil Taylor, 26, of Martin is charged with first-degree murder in the April…
Hear local musicians perform in upcoming patriotic concert
JACKSON, Tenn. --An upcoming concert will make you even more proud to be an American. On Sunday, May 21, Jackson Area Community Bands will host a patriotic concert. That'll run from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on north lawn of…
Local church to host prayer meetings throughout the summer
JACKSON, Tenn. --Come together with members of our community for a time of prayer and fellowship. For the second year in a row, Campbell Street Church of Christ will host weekly community prayer meetings. Those will run from 6:00 p.m.…
Mom pulls out guns to chase off 5 suspected burglars
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. -- A quiet Monday morning took a sudden, terrifying turn for a Madison County mother. From left: Quentin Childress, 20, Jaylon Chiles,…
Pinson prepares to bring community together with open house event
PINSON, Tenn.-The Pinson community is preparing for their upcoming community event by preparing their old school. It was the original school that was built in 1925 and was used until 1992. The Ruritan Club wanted to preserve the school and…
First Lady Crissy Haslam highlights annual 'Books at the Barn' fundraiser
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-The Madison County Imagination Library held its second annual "Books at the Barn" event, Tuesday evening with a special guest speaker. First Lady of Tennessee Crissy Haslam took…
Jackson's budget committee meets, working towards balanced budget for new fiscal year
JACKSON, Tenn.-The city of Jackson budget review committee met Tuesday afternoon as they work toward a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The committee made up of three councilmen and two…
City of Bolivar Election Results for 05/16/17
Bolivar Mayor: Barrett Stevens 47% Julian McTizic 53% Councilman, District A Position 3: M.Beauregard 40% M. Golden 60% Councilman, District A Position 4: J. Joy 45% W. McKinnie 32% R. Taylor …
Don't forget your license as fishing season warms up
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Now that the weather is warming up, it's prime time for anyone who loves to fish. But before you hit the water, don't forget these important things. Seasoned fishermen in the area know you must have an up-to-date fishing…
Suspected Gibson Co. arsons may be connected
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Over the weekend, the Gibson County Fire Department was called to two barns and a home. Now investigators say they need your help to determine who may…
Judge orders mental evaluation for accused Henderson gunman
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The man accused in a deadly shooting in Henderson returned to Chester County to face a judge on Tuesday. Investigators said they captured him in St. Louis,…
Governor signs broadband bill in West Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Getting online could soon get a lot quicker for those who live in rural West Tennessee. Gov. Bill Haslam made a special stop Tuesday in Brownsville to sign a…
Man charged with child abuse after 2-year-old boy injured
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police arrest a man accused of abusing a 2-year-old boy last week. An affidavit says Derrick Williamson was left with the child, who was later brought to Jackson-Madison…
Discovery Park unveils new missile exhibit, kids garden
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America cuts the ribbon to officially open its newest exhibit, a Kids Discovery Garden. "It's not just swing sets and see-saws.…
