Local woman helps blind community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For 12 years now, Angela Pozzuoli has been working to help the blind community. "We teach and train them how to use this tool, a cane, in order to travel…
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9-year-old takes on downtown painting for art initiative
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nine-year-old Ava Ingle is used to making art for school. "I've done a unique girl. I've done a chicken. That's all for school," she said. But now, Jackson Mayor…
Death investigation underway in Chester Co.
CHESTER CO., Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a death near Finger. Investigators have confirmed one person is dead. The TBI has confirmed they were requested by 26th Judicial District Attorney General…
THP trooper charged with DUI, placed on leave
PARIS, Tenn. -- A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been placed on leave after his arrest Monday morning in Henry County. Paris police say Daryl Veliz, 36, was charged with DUI first offense and possession of a firearm while under…
Lane College announces homecoming parade route
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College has announced the route plan for Saturday's Homecoming Parade. The new route will leave Lane College's campus by going down Lane Avenue to Hays Avenue, onto Lexington Avenue. From Lexington Avenue, the parade will turn…
TEMA urges residents to be earthquake ready with ShakeOut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --Tennessee is one of 14 states participating in Thursday's Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency wants to remind everyone to practice during the drill. “A major earthquake could happen at any time in Tennessee,”…
7th annual Praise Factor gospel concert brings families together
JACKSON, Tenn. - Friends and families gathered for a night of fun at a gospel concert. Praise Factor, an annual gospel concert, took over the Lane College Auditorium Sunday night. Alumni and current Lane College students…
Lane College prepares for Homecoming Week
JACKSON, Tenn. - Lane College Homecoming Week has arrived, with a full slate of activities planned through Saturday. Students say the atmosphere is unlike any other. "It just goes in the air. You feel it.…
THP responds to triple fatality crash on Hwy 70
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a triple fatality crash early Sunday morning on Highway 70. According to THP, three people were killed in a wreck that occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday in Madison County.…
Community prays to end violence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Concerned West Tennesseans came together Saturday to hold a prayer rally to stop violence. "A lot of people say prayer doesn't change things, but I believe in God, and I think you…
Mentorship program reaches out to youth in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local mentorship organization wants to help youth in the Jackson community. The event called “Let's Talk” was held at the New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship Church in…
Annual bike tour changes its name in honor of a local doctor
JACKSON, Tenn. - An annual bicycle tour was held Saturday morning in East Jackson. Cyclists put the pedal to the metal at the newly renamed Kent Jones Bicycle Century Tour. "This is the first year KJ100, Kent Jones Bicycle Century…
Annual fall festival held in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- Fall festivities are in full swing in West Tennessee. The 2019 Milan Fall Fest kicked off Saturday. There were many activities at the festival, such as arts and crafts,…
Local business partners with Darryl Worley to help boy scouts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business partnered up with a well-known musician for a good cause. Town and Country held their Country and Clays event Friday night at Hub City Brewing. Those in attendance were able to bid in a…
Villians appear in Jackson for gala
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether you are team super hero or team villain, only one came out on top in Jackson on Friday night. Dozens traveled to the New Southern Hotel for the inaugural Villains Gala. From Cruella de Vil to…
