Annual prom fashion show benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
JACKSON, Tenn -- It was a night of lights, cameras, and fashion for the 6th annual prom runway fashion show. The 'My Best Friend Jenna' boutique sponsors the show each year.…
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New exhibit to highlight musical instruments of the Bible
JACKSON, Tenn.-A new exhibit that has been years in the making is about to open here in Jackson. Henry Harrison of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame has been working for nearly 5 years to find an example of every musical…
Benton Co. man accused of stealing over $1,000 in property, now in custody
BENTON, Tenn. -- A thief in the night wheeling away with stolen property. "He's been in our custody a couple of times for different things," Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher…
AKA sorority gathers for "Pink Goes Red" event
JACKSON, Tenn.-The women of Gamma Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority gathered for the event "Pink Goes Red for Heart Health month. Friday night, information was shared about women…
Man accused of stealing thousands in emergency equipment facing dozens of charges
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn.-The Perry County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in emergency communications equipment. Investigators said Frank Thomas Alridge is accused of forcing entry into…
Parents of high school fresmen attend information meetings for Open Enrollment
JACKSON, Tenn.-Local parents have a chance to find the best school for their up and coming high school freshman. The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted information meetings Friday about the area…
'Open eBooks' app gives West Tenn. students access to free books
MARTIN, Tenn. -- For educators, the literacy of our students in West Tennessee is a top priority. WLJT, the PBS affiliate for West Tennessee, is working as a liaison for the…
Mayors Gist, Harris talk infrastructure needs, economic development at First Friday Forum
JACKSON, Tenn. — Hundreds gathered Friday in downtown Jackson for the first state of the city and county addresses of the year. Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist and County Mayor…
Thrift store helps needy families in Crockett County
MAURY CITY, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit helps needy families in Crockett County with everything from rent to food. The Crockett Mission officially joined the Crockett County Chamber of Commerce…
Hardin Co. sheriff seeks info on missing man
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing man. Joshua Matthew Farris, 32, has not contacted his family since…
Madison Co. sheriff asks public to help find missing man
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff is asking the public to help find a missing man. John "Butch" Allen Langley was last seen Tuesday afternoon, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office.…
Resident talks about early morning west Jackson house fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the residents living in a house that caught fire early Friday morning in west Jackson spoke with us about the fire, describing what happened. "We…
West Tennessee 'Goes Red' for heart health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The focus of Friday and the month of February is heart health, a major cause of death in men and women. Christy Futrell with the American Heart…
Jackson firefighters respond to early morning house fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department responds to a house fire in west Jackson. Investigators say it happened around 4 a.m. Friday at a home on Foxlea Cove. Authorities say the fire was in the outside wall of the…
Crockett Co. deputies investigate string of car burglaries
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department and the Bells Police Department are investigating a string of car burglaries and looking for a stolen car that was taken Monday morning. The sheriff is warning residents to lock their…
