Union University breaks ground on new academic building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University officially broke ground on a new academic building Friday. A large number of people attended the ceremony on the great lawn between White Hall and Pleasant…
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Haywood Co. Jury finds man guilty in 2016 murder of Elia Hernandez
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Haywood County. Following a three-day jury trial, Quin Love was found guilty of first-degree…
New addition at Dyersburg State named after former President Dr. Karen Bowyer
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A local community college unveils a new addition. Dyersburg State Community College unveiled a building on campus under a new name. The mathematics building was named in honor…
Hundreds of bikers deliver donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Local bikers revved their engines for a good cause. "We're here with the St. Jude Ride group to raise money for St. Jude," said Dyersburg-Memphis St. Jude…
Local law enforcement responds to barricaded suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday morning the Jackson Police Department was made aware of a hostage situation taking place in an east Jackson neighborhood on Monroe Street. “Around 9:40 this morning we…
A Step Ahead holds 3rd Annual Vintage Ball
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee organization holds its annual fundraising event Thursday evening. A Step Ahead Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual Vintage Ball at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson.…
'It is terrifying': Memphis locals react to series of murders
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis locals are on high alert after a live streamed mass shooting. Four people were killed and at least three others are injured after a man went…
Strong flu season expected alongside continued cases of COVID, monkeypox
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we enter flu season amid continued cases of COVID-19 and rising cases of monkeypox in the U.S., experts are urging you to take the steps to stay…
Police detail sequence of events in Memphis livestream shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The sequence of shootings on Wednesday in Tennessee, provided by Memphis Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis. Crime scenes were scattered throughout the city. Four people were killed, and three others were wounded. Ezekiel Kelly has been…
Death of Goldie Ross-Donnell remains undetermined following autopsy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An update in the death of Goldie Ross-Donnell. Autopsy results have been returned by the Tennessee Medical Examiner's Office. According to the autopsy report, the cause and manner of death remain undetermined. The autopsy notes that findings…
Local authorities discuss response to deadly Memphis shooting
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement discuss a recent deadly shooting, and their plan of action. With the recent deadly rampage that took place close to home, Henderson County…
Jackson police seek community assistance in hit and run case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is requesting the community's assistance in a hit and run case. According to JPD, the hit and run occurred around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, September 3. Police say a man and a woman…
City of Jackson names Thomas Brown as Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson has named Thomas Brown as the August 2022 Hub City Hero. Warehouse Manager for RIFA, Brown is a Humboldt native that has called Jackson home for years. Brown has been employed with RIFA…
Queen Elizabeth II dead at 96
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement. A link to the almost-vanished generation that…
Jackson police: Suspect barricaded in home on Monroe Street
UPDATE: According to police, the suspect is holding others inside the home against their will. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 10:20 a.m. Thursday, the Jackson Police Department alerted residents to a barricaded suspect on Monroe Street. Residents were advised to avoid…
