Grocery store holds fundraiser for employee
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local grocery store held a fundraiser for one of its workers. Ausbourn Ganaway, known to Trenton as Ozzie, has worked at Food Rite -- formally IGA --…
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Museum owner seeks public's help after car hits building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The owner of Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum is asking for the public’s help. The owner says a car hit the building Thursday around 5:30…
2 arrested following drug investigation in Decatur County
PARSONS, Tenn. -- Two individuals have been arrested following a drug investigation in Decatur County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations says the investigation led agents to a home on Pentecostal Campground Road in Parsons. While there, agents searched a…
Kerri Arnold reflects on time as Miss Tennessee Volunteer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Miss Tennessee Volunteer Kerri Arnold is getting ready to hand over her crown this weekend to the next Miss Tennessee Volunteer. Arnold was crowned in 2019, holding…
Historical marker unveiled for group of Civil War soldiers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fitting dedication, the day before Juneteenth is celebrated federally for the first time. The Tennessee Historical Commission dedicated a historical marker to the African American men from Madison…
Crockett County Sheriff's Office investigating robbery at Gadsden Dollar General
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery Friday morning at the Dollar General store in Gadsden. The sheriff's office confirmed in a Facebook…
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant: Night 2
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The interviews, performances, and glamour continued at night two of the 2021 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant. Contestants were split into groups to compete in the…
Thursday wreck that injured child on bicycle under investigation
UPDATE: Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes says the wreck is not believed to be a hit-and-run at this time. Mapes says the wreck remains under investigation. No arrests have been made. The child's condition Friday morning was not…
FHU Golden Year Reunion honors classes of 1970, 1971
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University held its annual Golden Year Reunion, honoring alumni who are celebrating 50 years or more. "We honor those golden anniversary classes. Last year we…
Business plans to build distribution center in Fayette County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and Helen of Troy announced a new distribution facility is coming to Fayette County. Helen of Troy is a designer, developer and marketer of housewares, health and home and…
Jackson Central-Merry hosts last Cheer Clinic before tryouts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Central-Merry Middle and High School hosted their last Cheer Clinic before their Friday tryouts. Prospects gathered at Oman Arena to perfect their cheers, chants, jumps and…
FHU guest speaker shares father's WWII story
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University hosted a special guest speaker. As part of FHU's celebration of 1970 and 1971 alumni this week, they hosted a luncheon for class members on Thursday. The…
Tennessee River Jam to kickoff with Oak Ridge Boys performance
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee River Jam is kicking off in Paris, and it's starting with the Grammy Award winning Oak Ridge Boys. "When you turn a downtown into a stage…
City of Jackson Government offices to close Friday for Juneteenth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger announced Thursday that city government offices will be closed Friday, June 18 in observance of Juneteenth. This comes after President Biden signed a bill Wednesday declaring June 19 -- the date…
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors he has as president. Biden signed…
