Union University graduates one of largest classes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of graduates moved their tassels today in one of the largest classes to graduate Union University. More than 700 graduated Saturday on the great lawn on Union's…
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10th annual folk festival rocks Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Saturday's nice weather attracted hundreds to the annual folk festival at its new location in Lexington. "If you've never been you will enjoy it, I guarantee you," says Lexington resident Linda…
Bemis Heritage Days kicks-off, celebrating community's history
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hundreds of past and present residents of a century-old West Tennessee community gathered for a night of music and fun at the Historic Bemis Mill Village Museum. This weekend marks the…
Gibson County woman accused of Tenncare fraud, arrested
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-A Gibson County woman is arrested, accused of Tenncare fraud involving prescription drugs. Felicia Bardwell was arrested in Milan, Friday. According to the Office of Inspector General, Bardwell was…
Humboldt alderman arrested, charged with violating order of protection
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Humboldt Alderman Don Graves was arrested Friday morning by the Madison County Sheriff's Department after they said he violated an order of protection that had been filed against him. Madison…
Documentary filmmakers visit Jackson for 'Do the Write Thing' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews filming a documentary make a stop in Jackson highlighting the work of students who make it their mission to help kids just like them. "Do the Write…
Kenton Elementary principal, secretary get 'makeovers' to celebrate fundraising goal
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at one West Tennessee school go above and beyond to help fight cancer and were rewarded Friday with some entertainment from the school's faculty. Kenton Elementary School students surpassed…
School system honors educators, names 'Teacher of the Year'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of teachers from across the Jackson-Madison County School System were celebrated Friday at the STAR Center. Dane Weaver took home the title of this year's top teacher. Weaver…
Area law enforcement kicks off 'Click It Or Ticket' campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement from across West Tennessee came together Friday in Jackson announcing their latest campaign to reduce seat belt-related deaths in the state. More than a dozen agencies made their way…
Gibson Co. minister charged with aggravated sexual battery
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local minister is facing sexual battery charges on accusations of touching a boy in a sexual manner. James L. Marcus, 70, of Trenton…
Residents to celebrate Bemis Heritage Days amid deconstruction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bemis community is coming upon a 117-year anniversary and will celebrate its heritage this weekend. "It is an old town which started in 1900, so…
1 injured in midtown Jackson shooting; suspect at large
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting that left one man seriously injured at Allenton Heights Apartments in midtown Jackson. Police say one victim, a 59-year-old man, suffered serious…
Suspects charged in February beating face additional charges
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- Four suspects previously charged in a February beating that left a 20-year-old man close to death appeared in court Friday to face 11 additional charges. "Counts…
Jackson police seek to ID suspect in attempted robbery at Dollar General
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in an attempted robbery Wednesday night at the Campbell Street Dollar General. Officers say the man demanded money from the…
Annual conference honors West Tenn. fallen firefighters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People from across the state gathered Friday to remember three fallen firefighters killed in the line of duty last year. The special ceremony is part of the Tennessee…
