Miss Teen Volunteer Pageant: Night 2
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Forty hopefuls are vying for the crown of Miss Teen Volunteer America. It was a night of glitz and glam as the teens participated in the…
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GALLERY: Equipment dealership heavily damaged by fire
PARIS, Tenn. -- A fire broke out at an equipment dealership. The Paris Fire Department responded to a fire at B&G Equipment Inc. on Highway 54 in Paris Friday afternoon. Firefighters…
Woman marks 101th birthday with 101 Dalmatians themed party
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Bolivar native had a special reason to celebrate. Agnes Idella Owens, affectionately known as Dorothy, celebrated her 101st birthday on Friday. The 101 Dalmatians themed party took…
Gas leak temporarily closed portion of Vann Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An area in Jackson was closed off due to a potentially dangerous situation. A natural gas leak on Vann Drive near Emporium Drive resulted in the area being…
College, career fair helps student picture their futures
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school held an event to help their students prepare for the future. Jackson Central-Merry High School held a College and Career Fair on Friday. Students say…
Bill aims to rename state's handgun carry permit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill proposed by state legislators aims to rename the handgun carry permit. House Bill 1005 would change "handgun" to "firearm" in Tennessee Code. "Basically three different things, by changing our language, not creating any new crimes…
Legislators debate bill allowing refusal of solemnizing marriages
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow people to refuse to perform a marriage if they disagree with it. House Bill 0878 states that a person is not required to solemnize a…
Comic Convention begins in West Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local town kicked off an event that's a big first for their community. Brownsville kicked of their Haywood Comic Convention Friday at the College Hill Complex to…
Future baseball players treated to shopping spree
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The weather is warming up, so it's time for some baseball! And a local store made sure the players have the gear they need. Academy Sports and Outdoors…
Wingstop reopens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A flavor-filled celebration took place in the Hub City. Early on Friday, Wingstop hosted its grand reopening. The day was celebrated with sauced-and-tossed signature flavors and spin…
Person injured, tips requested in Thursday night shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared an update on a Thursday night shooting. According to Deputy Chief Derick Tisdale, with the Jackson Police Department, a shooting occurred in the…
Second Jackson school faces potential threat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another local school experienced a possible threat on Friday. According to Greg Hammond, from the Jackson-Madison County School System, after school hours, the Jackson Police Department saw what could…
TN Day of Hope unites leaders to share passions, discuss issues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One annual event bridges the gap, allowing leaders in various communities to celebrate under a common goal. March 10 is Tennessee's Day of Hope, and many community leaders…
Education Summit connects local teachers to community leaders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WestTeach hosted their Education Summit at the UT Agriculture Research and Education Center in Jackson. WestTeach is a program for teachers to gather together and learn about relevant and…
Alleged leader of local meth operation sentenced to prison
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The alleged leader of a large methamphetamine trafficking operation has been sentenced to prison. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 36-year-old Preston Antwan McNeal, of Jackson, was found guilty on four counts of a seven-count indictment…
