Holiday shopping brings an early economic boost to Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- It‘s that time of year again, and Christmas shopping has officially begun in Martin with the city‘s 10th Annual Preview to Christmas weekend. “Economically it kind of sets…
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Local skateboarders hoping for new skate park
EAST JACKSON -- For many skateboarders, the skate park in Muse Park has been a great place to skate for years. Now, some skateboarders are complaining of the park being too…
JCM hosts community cleanup day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students, parents, alumni, and supporters spent part of their Saturday cleaning up their school. The community came out to clean up the outside of Jackson Central-Merry, as well as spruce it up for the fall season. More…
Annual Jingle Bell Run raises $31,000
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you were by the Ballpark at Jackson Saturday morning, you got an early taste of holiday cheer. The Arthritis Foundation hosted their annual Jingle Bell Run and…
Milan church hosted 3rd "Feed the Community" event
MILAN, Tenn. -- First Assembly of God in Milan prepared around 300 baskets packed with a full Thanksgiving meal for needy families in the area for their event, called "Feed…
More than 22,000 meals packed for Haiti by local church
JACKSON,Tenn. -- Many people spend their Saturday mornings relaxing, enjoying the end of a long work week, but one church decided to use their off-time for 22,000 reasons. “Less than…
Plane crash sends pilot to hospital, FAA investigating
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A one-passenger plane crashed near an airport in Union City. Josh Parish who lives right across the street from the airport saw the entire crash…
TBI: Gibson Co deputy involved in fatal shooting
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deputy involved shooting that left one man dead late Friday night. According to the TBI, deputies with the Gibson County…
USJ baseball player signs with Louisiana Tech
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tears filled a USJ library Friday morning as baseball favorite Logan Carey signed to play with Louisiana Tech. Carey plays center field at the University School of Jackson. He…
Officials warn of more house fires during cold weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As temperatures drop across West Tennessee, many are unpacking their space heaters and lighting their fireplace to stay warm. The Madison County Fire Department said this is their busiest time of the year. From electric and kerosene…
Jackson woman is contestant on 'Let's Make a Deal'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman hit the big time this week on a national TV game show. Brilma Askew was picked as a contestant on "Let's Make a Deal."…
TSSAA to require background checks for high school referees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The TSSAA has issued a new requirement for those looking to officiate high school sports in the Volunteer State. At their meeting Thursday night, the state's governing body over high school sports voted to require all referees…
NAACP officials visit Liberty Tech to see healthy eating efforts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The national NAACP health director visited West Tennessee Friday to observe the NAACP's childhood obesity initiatives. Liberty Technology Magnet High School hosted the NAACP representatives to showcase their…
Man attacked, killed by newly adopted dog
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County man is dead after his newly adopted dog attacked him Thursday afternoon. Charlie Butler owns the antique mall beside the house on Highway…
Sacred Heart of Jesus team heads to football championship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Excitement was in the air Friday as a local football team made team history. Students at Sacred Heart of Jesus High School rallied Friday as their eight-man football…
