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…
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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…
VIDEO: Body cam footage from the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols
(CBS) Officials in Memphis on Friday released police video from the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man whose death earlier this month has led to second-degree murder charges against five officers, who were fired over the incident.…
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.…
Poll of the Day: Tyre Nichols death
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy confirmed video footage relating to the death of Tyre Nichols will be released on Friday evening. Memphis police, along with Nichols’ family, say they expect protests following the video’s release, but urged people to demonstrate…
Pet treat tasting to be held on Feb. 11
PARIS, Tenn. -- A pet treat tasting is being held in West Tennessee. According to a news release, the Tractor Supply in Paris will be giving those on four legs the chance to try a variety of snacks available at…
