Chester Co. church celebrates 150 years of gatherings
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. - The Chester County community came out to celebrate a church that has been continuously meeting for over a century . Frye's Point Church has been…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Capone
JACKSON, Tenn-- Capone is a 6-month- old Lab/Pit/Hound mix. He loves everybody but it takes him a little time to figure out other dogs. He and his siblings were born into rescue because his mom was taken in while she was…
Holiday Garbage Schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Waste Management will observe the July 4th Holiday. Garbage collection will be on a regular schedule. Tuesday collection will be on Wednesday and the end of the week service days will be on a regular schedule.
39th annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival officially underway
SAVANNAH, Tenn -- Hundreds of music lovers gathered for the 39th annual Savannah Bluegrass festival in Hardin county. It is a two-day festival with the first night of music kicking…
Police: Man arrested, charged with sexual solicitation of minor
MARTIN, Tenn.-Members of the Martin Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested 27-year-old, Roger Dean of Trimble. Not many details of his arrest were given, however, investigators said he is…
Harry Potter fans attend 2nd annual magical event in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of Harry Potter fans came out to celebrate the magic of the classic book series at a local bake shop. Woodstock on the Square in downtown Jackson hosted its…
Businesses quench summer thirst and help great cause with "The Big Squeeze"
PARSONS, Tenn-Businesses in Parsons set up lemonade stands all over town Friday for a good cause. "The Big Squeeze" inspires businesses to come up with a uniquely designed stand. The…
Four Jackson Police Department officers receive promotions
JACKSON, Tenn.-Four officers are promoted within the Jackson Police Department, Friday. Sergeant Danielle Jones was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigations Division. Investigator Jay Stanfill, Investigator Jerod Cobb and Officer Steward Cepparulo all were promoted to…
Gun manufacturer announces new Carroll Co. facility with sky-high display
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Men jumping out of a plane is not a normal sight in McKenzie. But that's exactly what happened Friday to welcome a new business. "The…
Hub City reacts to city, county agreement over school funding
JACKSON, Tenn. — As the city and county move forward, the agreement has people in the Hub City talking. "I am just glad that it's over and that they did…
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…
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…
