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…
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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…
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…
