Jackson's Youth Police Academy offers local kids a chance to learn about law enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department welcomed 15 scholars to the Jackson Police Department Youth Police Academy. Organizers say its expected to…
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'Walking Tall' 50th Anniversary Celebration to be held August 4
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event will honor a film that left a lasting legacy in West Tennessee. The 50th Anniversary Celebration of "Walking Tall" will be held on Friday,…
Ribbon cutting held for new Jack's in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One local town has a new dining option on the menu. Wednesday, the Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Jack's restaurant in Bolivar. With various other locations already open…
Night One of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant is complete
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The first night of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is complete. The pageant took place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. For contestants, this pageant could…
New international travel basketball tourney to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This upcoming weekend, travel basketball teams will clash in the first ever international tournament held in the Hub City. Dr. Keith Taylor and Marlin Dotson from the travel…
New wheelchair swing installed in south Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new piece of equipment is bringing more inclusion to one local park. A swing made specifically for those in wheelchairs has been added to Malesus Park on Highway…
Current Miss Tennessee Volunteer reflects on past year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pageant week has returned to the Hub City! The Jackson Rotary Club held a luncheon Wednesday afternoon to honor the current Miss Tennessee Volunteer and meet the…
Local high school senior becomes budding entrepreneur
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local student has stepped into the business world. Brooklyn Cole, a rising senior at Liberty Technology High School, is now a budding entrepreneur due to the school's…
Woman wanted in connection to high-speed chase arrested
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a woman wanted in connection to a high speed chase has been arrested. The department posted to Facebook on last week saying that 25-year-old Kaitlyn Graves was wanted after allegedly…
Press conference held over Madison County traffic stop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP held a press conference regarding a traffic stop conducted by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. They were joined by the…
Blood drive held in honor of Cherie Parker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services hosted a blood drive in honor of Cherie Parker. Parker died earlier this year at the age of 59. For more than 20 years, she…
Man sentenced to 18 years in prison for second-degree murder in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Newbern man has been sentenced to prison for second degree murder. According to District Attorney General Danny Goodman, Jr., 21-year-old Caleb Edwards has been sentenced to 18 years in the Tennessee Department of Corrections for the…
Wanted man located in Friendship, to face charges in Madison County
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- A wanted man was taken into custody late Tuesday night in Friendship. The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says that around 5:15 p.m., a homeowner called 911 on old Mound Road after meeting a woman who said she…
City reminds residents they can volunteer for various boards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is reminding residents that they can volunteer for a variety of boards. Boards that you can apply to help out with include, but are not limited to, Beer Permit, Vicious Dog Committee, Jackson…
Traveling museum sails back into West Tennessee
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- A traveling museum has returned to West Tennessee. The museum, a ship named the Pinta, is back after two years. The replica is a traveling museum modeled after one…
