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…
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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…
Crockett Co. Sheriff's Office confirms inmate death
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death of an inmate at the jail Thursday in a Facebook post. The post says the inmate, identified as 25-year-old Jacob Tyler Gammons, was found dead from an apparent…
Gibson County shelter hosting adoption, donation event
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County Rabies Control will be open on Saturday, June 19 for adoptions and donations. Donations of food, cleaning supplies, pet supplies and more will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shelter is…
Miss TN Volunteer Scholarship Pageant: Night 1
JACKSON, Tenn.--The first night of the 2021 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant got underway Wednesday evening. "We bring young ladies from all over the state who are very intelligent, talented…
FHU classmates reunite for Golden Year reunion
HENDERSON, Tenn.-- Classmates reunite to reminisce and make new memories. Many attended Freed-Hardeman University's Golden Year reunion. The reunion honors the classes of 1970 and 1971, but alumni who graduated earlier…
Rotary Club hosts Miss Tennessee Scholarship contestants for luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant contestants gathered for a luncheon on Wednesday. The Jackson Rotary Club hosted the event at First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson. Contestants…
JPD responds to three car crash on Airways Boulevard
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders were on the scene of three car crash in Jackson. Jackson police say the crash occurred Wednesday afternoon on Airways Boulevard, between Fairgrounds and Hollywood Drive. Three vehicles were involved, with one coming to…
RIFA distributes fresh produce at local apartments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is distributing fresh produce to senior citizens living in the community. The Regional Inter-Faith Association began distributing community supported food boxes to the people of…
Madison County sheriff presented flag from 194th Engineer Brigade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 194th Engineer Brigade presented Madison County Sheriff John Mehr with a Tennessee state flag on Wednesday. This comes after the sheriff's office escorted the unit to and from the Memphis International Airport before and after…
1 injured in crash on Highway 412 in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person was injured after a wreck in Crockett County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a Dodge Caravan was going west along Highway 412 around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The crash report from THP says the…
RJ Young hosts 'Modern Office Makeover' giveaway
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Does your office need a makeover? If so, RJ Young just announced a giveaway that might be for you. The company announced Wednesday that it will be hosting the Modern Office Makeover giveaway. The company says the…
Bolivar celebrates unity with annual prayer breakfast
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- It was a morning filled with good food, fellowship and prayer in Bolivar. The Bolivar community gathered for their Unity Prayer Breakfast. "We had a lot of…
Lane College offering classes to inmates at Northwest Correctional Complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College is now offering classes to inmates at Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville for students seeking a business degree, according to a news release. The release says 11 men are currently enrolled in the program and…
