Community comes together to celebrate its history
BEMIS, Tenn. --One community is celebrating its Heritage Day. "It's a homecoming and a heritage festival," said Joel Jackson, chairman Bemis Historical Society. The former town of Bemis celebrated…
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20th Victorian Tea Party held in Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Sweet and savory treats were served in Henderson on Saturday. The Freed-Hardeman University Associates held their 20th annual Victorian Tea Party at the historic Hardeman House. “This…
JMC Library wants to hear your Jackson story
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Residents are invited to tell their Jackson-Madison County stories. According to information received from the Jackson-Madison County Library, there is a new way to hear all about what life was like growing up in the area. The…
Jackson Recreation and Parks Dept. has summer camp sign-ups going on now
JACKSON, Tenn.--As schools close for summer break, you might be looking to find a place for your children to learn, socialize, and of course have fun. The Jackson Parks and Recreation has a few camps taking place this summer. T.R.…
Jackson-native recognized as Teacher of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jacksonian is being recognized on a national level. Jackson-Central Merry graduate Melody Hawkins was named teacher of the year. The National University Teacher of the Year recognizes inspirational teachers across the nation. Hawkins currently teaches in…
Brothers sought by investigators in connection to fatal shooting, captured
DYERSBURG, Tenn.--New details of a shooting that left one man dead. The Dyersburg Police Department captured brothers Caleb Edwards and William Marcus Edwards Thursday evening. Authorities confirmed the arrests on their Facebook page. The two were wanted in connection to…
Authorities investigate shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --Local law enforcement are investigating a one-vehicle crash in the hub city and a shooting that may have caused it. Jackson police say at approximately 5:12pm on Friday May 20, they were dispatched to the 1700 block of…
UPDATE: Jackson Police investigating shooting that led to crash and claimed life
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Police are now investigating a shooting that occurred on N. Highland Avenue, between Skyline Dr. and N. Parkway, which caused an accident and claimed the life of a young black male. During this ongoing investigation, officers have located…
Police investigating late afternoon one-vehicle crash
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Police are investigating an traffic accident that occurred in the 1700 block of N. Highland Avenue. At approximately 5:12 P.M. Friday, Jackson Police were dispatched to the 1700 block of North Highland Avenue for an accident scene. Responding…
59th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet returns to Jackson in-person
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is back in-person. The Jackson-Madison County NAACP is hosting their 59th Freedom Fund banquet. The banquet will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center and hosted by Memphis NAACP President Van Turner. The…
'Family Fest' to bring free day of fun to The AMP in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grab the family and get ready to have some fun! Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Area Relief Ministries will host Family Fest at The Amp in downtown Jackson. Bring your family for a fun-filled day with…
Elks Lodge #192 celebrates 131 years, invites public to anniversary event Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's Elks Lodge #192 is turning 131, and they are celebrating in a big way. The Elks Lodge is a fraternal and community service organization, founded on May 20, 1891. To become a member of the Elks…
Local government representative chosen for Blue Oval City project
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City and county mayors met in Jackson on Friday for a big announcement: a new position in preparation for the upcoming Blue Oval City. Joe Barker with Southwest Tennessee Development District was chosen to serve as the…
43 arrested in West Tennessee as part of Operation 'River Run'
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- On Friday, officials announced that 43 people in West Tennessee were arrested in April as part of a joint federal, state and local law enforcement initiative known as Operation "River Run." A press release states that the…
Toddler dies after being found in vehicle at Tennessee daycare
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a 1-year-old child has died after being found in a hot vehicle outside a Tennessee daycare center. Memphis police said in a tweet that the toddler was pronounced dead at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital…
