Several West Tenn. cities hold elections this week
MILAN, Tenn. -- It's November, and several West Tennessee cities are holding important municipal elections. In just more than 12 hours, voters across West Tennessee will be hitting the polls for…
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Deputies charge 2 men with scamming elderly woman in Weakley County
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators have arrested two men on charges of scamming an elderly woman out of thousands of dollars after offering to pressure wash her house. Clarence Worley, 49,…
Jackson dentist buys back Halloween candy to benefit nonprofit
NORTH JACKSON -- Help teenage girls in need by getting rid of unwanted Halloween candy. A Jackson dentist has a program that could turn your unopened candy into money for…
The Kirkin' of the Tartans honors heritage
[gtxvideo vid="DtKBHCJL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DtKBHCJL.jpg" vtitle="Kirkin of the tartans”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Centuries of heritage were honored this morning with plaid in hand. First Presbyterian Church in Jackson took a trip back to its beginnings Sunday with a special service…
Thanksgiving dinner raises money for fire department
SIDONIA, Tenn.-- Hundreds of people had an early turkey dinner Sunday afternoon to support their local heroes. The Sidonia Fire Department held their annual Thanksgiving meal, a fundraiser to support the volunteer fire department. Board members say this is one…
Great Candy Buy Back supports troops overseas
[gtxvideo vid="bEPBKcS2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bEPBKcS2.jpg" vtitle="CAndy buy back”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization wants your unwanted Halloween candy. West Tennessee Pediatric Dental will pay Eden of Youth Town $1 per pound for up to five pounds for your unopened…
Many housed by Room in the Inn program
[gtxvideo vid="tXCWmpQQ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tXCWmpQQ.jpg" vtitle="Room in the Inn”] WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many homeless men will now have a place to sleep during cold winter nights. The "Room in the Inn" is a program that seeks to help homeless…
Former Senator, Actor Fred Thompson dies at 73
[gtxvideo vid="QMPtys9f" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QMPtys9f.jpg" vtitle="Fred Thompson”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Fred Thompson, a Republican U.S. senator for eight years who also acted in feature films and on television, has died, his family says in a statement. The statement says…
North Jackson street draws hundreds for tricks and treats
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of kids across West Tennessee dodged Mother Nature's "trick" to get a Halloween "treat". The threat of rain didn't stop kids in costumes from hitting the streets. From ghouls to knights, everyone made a scene and…
Library hosts haunted house for residents
[gtxvideo vid="UYFv6Ztf" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UYFv6Ztf.jpg" vtitle="Library Haunted House 10SAT”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Education got a little spooky Saturday morning. The Jackson-Madison County Library was filled with screams instead of silence. The library hosted its first ever haunted house. Visitors were…
Monster Bash Dash a spook-tacular hit in Humboldt
[gtxvideo vid="Wbu9MxvN" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Wbu9MxvN.jpg" vtitle="Monster Mash Dash 10SAT”] HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Princesses, pirates, and everything in between hit the road early on Saturday to kick off their Halloween. The Humboldt Boys and Girls Club hosted their first annual Monster…
Thousands come out for 'Trunk or Treat' at Jackson ballpark
[gtxvideo vid="Z7ahEmp5" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z7ahEmp5.jpg" vtitle="Trunk Or Treat”] NORTH JACKSON -- Thousands came out Friday evening for the Jackson-Madison County Trunk or Treat event. This year it was held in a new location, the Ballpark at Jackson. Kids and adults…
Arlington Elementary holds costume parade for kindergarten students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween festivities were in full swing Friday across West Tennessee, including in Jackson. A lot of students in Madison County got to have a little fun in their costumes at school Friday as well. Arlington Elementary had…
JCM possibly holds last football game depending on Vision 2020 decision
[gtxvideo vid="Tx4e9SCy" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tx4e9SCy.jpg" vtitle="JCM LAST GAME PKG NEW”] DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Friday night could have been one local high school's final game, depending on decisions by the Jackson-Madison County School Board. Jackson Central-Merry High School is one of…
Discovery Park announces Halloween activities
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America has a great way for the kids to enjoy Halloween. According to a release from Discovery Park, on Saturday, children 12 and under who arrive in costume are admitted to Discovery Park…
