Fire in Trenton claims one life
TRENTON, Tenn. —A fire claims the life of one person. According to local law enforcement, a house fire in Trenton on January 27 left one person dead. Trenton Fire Chief, Mike…
Local News
Crystal Ball gala returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Jackson symphony supporters have a ball! Several people here in the Hub City put on their best gowns for an annual event that returned to downtown Jackson. The…
A local city celebrates a music legend
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. ---A local city held a festival. On Saturday, the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center celebrated the life and legacy of blues pioneer Sleepy John Estes. Estes, born…
Fighters showcase their skills in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. --A special tournament is held in Jackson. The Hub City Invitational 3 took place on Saturday. It was a jiu-jitsu tournament at the Fightshop, where male and females of…
New scam targets restaurant patrons
JACKSON, Tenn. —JPD warns of new scam. According to the Jackson Police Department, residents should be aware of a new scam. JPD posted about on the newest scam to their social media page, explaining it involves QR codes located on…
GALLERY: Safety measure saves church from fire in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local church caught fire, but one interesting safety measure saved it from total destruction. Friday around noon, the Gibson County Fire Department responded to a call…
VIDEO: Law enforcement prepare for potential civil unrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The release of Memphis Police Department body cam footage related to the death of Tyre Nichols has communities worried about potential civil unrest. Friday around 6 p.m., the Memphis Police…
Cost of renting increasing in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The cost of rent has been steadily increasing in Tennessee, and it's at the highest rate on record. The rise in rent started during the pandemic. According to Jon Leckaie,…
Officials release video of Tyre Nichols' arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Bodycam video showing five Memphis officers beating of Tyre Nichols has been released. It can be viewed here on Vimeo in four parts. The video can be disturbing, so viewer discretion…
Concerns rise as release of Tyre Nichols video draws near
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- In Memphis, concerns for safety are starting to arise after the death of Tyre Nichols. The family spoke for the first time on Friday, and the bodycam footage is…
Free yoga event coming to Jackson on Feb. 3
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community is invited to join one organization for an upcoming yoga event. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA is a national nonprofit that aims to organize a diverse and vibrant Hindu American society. On Friday, February 3, the…
Check from annual 5K goes to help fight hunger
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit received a check. The Regional Inter-Faith Association, or RIFA, received a check from the Gold's Gym and Fleet Feet Turkey Day 5K. The event…
Grant helps local county go green with new equipment
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county is going green with new equipment. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced a grant to be given to the Chester County Solid Waste Department. The grant was for a skid…
25th Working Women’s Conference to be held in February
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The 25th Working Women’s Conference is being held next month. The University of Tennessee at Martin says their WestStar Leadership Program will be hosting…
Fairs across the state recognized with awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Several Tennessee fairs were honored for showing off the state's heritage and agricultural strengths. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture and Tennessee Association of Fairs awarded the best county, regional, and state agricultural fairs of the 2022 season.…
