Gibson County library marks Juneteenth with celebration
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local city celebrated Juneteenth. Trenton celebrated a Juneteenth at the Gibson County Memorial Library. "It means a lot to me because Gibson County Library is on the…
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Annual concert to take place on June 28
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual concert is returning on Wednesday, June 28. The Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee, or DSAWT, says they will be hosting the Country Music Lends Down a Hand concert at The Farm at Casey Jones…
UPDATE: 73-year-old Joseph Parker Jr. located in Arkansas
UPDATE: The Jackson Police Department says that Joseph Parker Jr. was located safety by Arkansas State Troopers. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Silver Alert has been issued by the Jackson Police Department. The department is asking for the public's…
Meet-and-greet connects pageant supporters, contestants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meet-and-greet was held to connect supporters and those competing in the Miss Volunteer of America in Jackson. The event, held Sunday at Hub City…
UPDATE: Suspect shot female deputy multiple times before apparent suicide in Gibson Co., Sheriff says
UPDATE: (6/20/23) Lauderdale County Sheriff Brian Kelley released additional information Tuesday morning regarding the death of La'Rico Farmer. Sheriff Kelley says prior to Farmer's apparent suicide on Sunday, Farmer "brutally assaulted" Deputy Jereka Maclin, the mother of Farmer's child. Sheriff…
Miss Volunteer America Pageant returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.--- An opening ceremony is held for the Miss Volunteer America pageant. The Miss Volunteer America pageant is back again in the Hub city. An opening ceremony was held on Sunday before the actual pageant begins. National Contestant…
Thunder Baseball tournament concludes at the Sportsplex
JACKSON, Tenn.---Kids from all over the southeast U.S. come together to enjoy America's past time. Today, marked the last day of the June Thunder Baseball Tournament here in the Hub City. The tournament took place at the West Tennessee Sportsplex.…
TWRA announces application period for WMA Big Game Quota Hunts
NASHVILLE, Tenn.---TWRA gears up for Big Game Quota Hunts. According to TWRA, the application period has opened for 2023 WMA Big Game Quota Hunts. The application period will continue through July 26. There are 18 sites totaling over 200 hunting…
Shiloh Nat. Military Park to offer junior camp
SHILOH, Tenn.---Shiloh park will host a unique camp for Junior Rangers. According to a news release from Shiloh National Military Park, Saturday, June 24, will be its Junior Ranger Artillery…
Info sought in east Jackson theft
JACKSON, Tenn. — Information is being sought after a theft in east Jackson Sunday morning. Around 7 a.m., a man riding a bike can be seen on surveillance camera in the victim’s backyard on Phillips Street. The victim reports…
Crockett Co. man in custody after kidnapping and assault
ALAMO— Man arrested after woman is kidnapped and held hostage. According to Crockett Co. Sheriff’s Department, Logan Barber, 34, of Alamo has been charged with Kidnapping-Strangulation, Attempted First Degree Murder,…
Freedom Day Celebration returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.---A Juneteenth event is held in the Hub City. We have details on this Freedom Day Celebration. The Society of African American Cultural Awareness held the 34th Annual Freedom Day Celebration…
Juneteenth celebration returns to Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn.---A city in Gibson county celebrates Juneteenth. On Saturday, Juneteenth was celebrated in Trenton. There were many games, food trucks, and many other activities for families to enjoy. It was…
Local fundraiser supports children of veterans
JACKSON, Tenn.---One organization is raising money to support children of veterans who have lost their parents to suicide. The Combat for Compassion Specialist John D. McCasland Memorial Dice Run was held today…
West TN Healthcare Board of Trustee member arrested
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A member of the West TN Healthcare Board of Trustees has been arrested. We reached out to local law enforcement for further information but have not yet received…
