Chester Co. takes stand against child abuse
HENDERSON, Tenn. — In light of child abuse prevention month, one community came together to bring awareness to the problem. A child is abused or neglected every 47 seconds in the U.S., a statistic those…
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Greenlight Festival showcases local talent for area fans
JACKSON, Tenn.-Friday night began the Green Light Music Festival. This festival started at 6, Friday evening and continued into the night. This event gave music lovers a chance to experience area…
First ever Music Fest held on campus of U of M Lambuth
JACKSON, Tenn.-The University of Memphis- Lambuth Campus hosted its first ever Campus Activities Board Music Festival, Friday. The event was scheduled to be held outdoors but with rain, it was moved…
Sigma Nu Chapter presents 'Debutante Cotillion 2017'
JACKSON, Tenn.-An event that serves as a right of passage for many young women took place right here in West Tennessee, Friday night. The Nu Sigma Chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho…
Drug paraphernalia, alcohol found on Madison Academic campus
JACKSON, Tenn-- Two Madison Academic High School students are out of class after a startling discovery in a car on campus. The Madison County Sheriff's Department confirms two juveniles at the school…
Bones found in cave near Tennessee River determined to be ancient Native American
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Imagine you're kayaking with your family on the Tennessee River. You decide to climb some nearby rocks when you stumble upon human remains. The Decatur…
Rain puts damper on some Hub City weekend events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our forecast is putting a damper on some of the many outdoor events scheduled for Saturday, but not all of them. "It s a good…
McKenzie's new industrial board leader hopes to bring in jobs
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Residents of McKenzie hope to see more jobs in their future as community members gathered to welcome the new director of the industrial board. "He has some great…
School principal kisses camel after students' fundraising success
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Students and staff at Medina Elementary School gathered Friday afternoon to hold their principal to his promise. The students were challenged to raise money for St. Jude through their…
STAR Center celebrates 29 years in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special West Tennessee organization celebrated years of dedication to the community Friday afternoon. The STAR Center employees and city leaders had a ribbon cutting to celebrate 29 years of the…
United Way thanks donors at Community Celebration Breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The United Way of West Tennessee offered a big "thank you" Friday morning as the nonprofit hosted its biggest donors from across the area. During the Community Celebration…
5 charged after stolen car, ATVs found at Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five people are facing charges after a call from a concerned citizen led deputies to stolen property including a car, two recreational vehicles and a motorcycle, according to…
Annual child abuse prevention parade marches through downtown Alamo
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hundreds of kids went down the rabbit hole this morning in Crockett County, taking a stand against child abuse. The kids were grooving early Friday morning,…
Union City police find over 700 ecstasy pills in midnight traffic stop
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A midnight traffic stop in Union City led officers to a more than 700 ecstasy pills, according to a police report. Larry Saulsberry and Davion Merritt, both…
Possible bad weather impacts weekend events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The threat of inclement weather has led some organizers to change or reschedule some weekend events.
