The fun continues at the West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday was Day Two of the West Tennessee State Fair, and the fun continues. This week the fair has a number of exhibits, plus the traditional rides, games,…
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Fire crews work to put out house fire in northeast Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson fire crews were working the scene of house fire Wednesday night. According to the Jackson Police Department, the fire began around 8:15 p.m. The house fire was located near the…
Lane College kicks off first film festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college is gearing up to have their first ever film festival. The Lane Doc Fest started Wednesday. To kick it off, the festival is showing…
Tennessee senators lead press conference on rising violent crime
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senators discuss solutions for a dramatic increase in crime. Officials say the U.S. is at an all-time high alert, due to the horrific crimes that have been…
Company demonstrates work at largest titanium source in U.S., located in West Tennessee
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new company could be on the search for new minerals across West Tennessee, and they're educating the public along the way. Iperion-X…
Doctor offers ways to combat allergies as fall season approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fall is almost here, which means gearing up for allergies. Dr. Neeta Ogden believes preparing for allergy season is vital for everyone. Dr. Ogden says there are some…
2 students arrested after firearms recovered at Ripley High School
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The Lauderdale County School District confirms two students were arrested Wednesday after firearms were recovered at Ripley High School. According to a release by the school district, an anonymous tip was received that a student was in…
From carmakers to refiners, industries brace for rail strike
(AP) -- Carmakers say buyers might not get the vehicle they want on time, commuter rail lines could see service disrupted, and shipments from everything from oil to livestock feed could be disrupted. Those are just a few of the…
'Handle with Care' program implemented at all Chester County schools
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement and educators team up to make a difference in a child's happiness. "That will increase their likelihood to achieve academic, social, and emotional…
High schoolers experience impaired driving simulator at Chester Co. High
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Driving under the influence is taken to a new level for students in Chester County. UNITE's Arrive Alive Tour paid a visit to Chester County High School students…
Pinson Mounds prepares for 40th Annual ArcheoFest this weekend
PINSON, Tenn. -- Pinson Mounds State Park's 40th Annual ArcheoFest will take place at the park this weekend. The event will be held September 17 & 18, with a special day for schools…
32-year-old Tennessee man attacked, killed by family's dog
BENTON, Tenn. (AP) — A man in Tennessee was attacked and killed by a dog owned by his family, a sheriff said. Polk County deputies responded Saturday to a home after a report that a dog attacked Rusty Shane Burris,…
Jackson State mourns unexpected death of Dr. Mechel Camp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is mourning the loss of one of their own. Dr. Mechel Camp, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences and longtime English professor at Jackson…
Staff celebrate academic achievements at Arlington Elementary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school is celebrating an academic achievement. Tuesday evening, teachers at Arlington Elementary School were treated to a dinner and reward ceremony. The event was an opportunity to celebrate the school exiting the Tennessee Department…
Police say 3 people - not 4 - killed in Memphis rampage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee have revised the number of people killed in a man's shooting rampage from four to three after a different suspect was identified in the slaying of a teenager during the tense ordeal in…
