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Union University hosts hundreds of families for family weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Union University, it's family weekend. One parent was visiting family in his home state of Kentucky, and made the trip to visit his daughter Katherine, who's a…

Chester County celebrates youth conference, BBQ Festival

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Chester County is gearing up for a full weekend of events. Freed-Hardeman University will host more than 1,000 middle and high school students for their annual youth conference RUSH. This year's…

4 plead guilty to hunting violations in Benton County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four people have pleaded guilty in federal court to hunting violations in 2017. In a news release, the U.S. Attorney's office confirmed Hunter Rainwaters, 20, Cody Brown, 20, Peyton Mayberry, 20, and Jay Maiden, 20, are accused…

Jackson-Madison Co. Library changing North Branch hours

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is expanding their hours at the North Branch starting in October. The hours will change October 7, opening the library on Stonebridge Boulevard on Mondays. The library is currently closed on Mondays and…

Henry Co. library receives technology grant

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County library has received a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to improve technology at the library. The W.G. Rhea Public Library plans to use the $1,102 grant to buy desktops, monitors…

Woman injured in hit-and-run in Humboldt; police seek vehicle

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are investigating a hit-and-run crash Thursday that injured a woman. Police say the woman was jogging on Honeysuckle Lane around 1:45 p.m. Thursday when she was hit by a vehicle. Her injuries are not believed…

Jackson woman inducted into TN Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime children's advocate and community leader has been honored for her many years of service. The Boys & Girls Club of Jackson announced Friday that Shirlene Mercer has been inducted into the Tennessee Boys & Girls…

Child pornography indictments part of 'Project Safe Childhood'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men charged this month in child pornography investigations are being prosecuted under the U.S. Attorney's office's "Project Safe Childhood" initiative. John Sanderson, 36, of Dyersburg, was indicted Thursday after allegations that he produced and possessed child…

2 charged with abuse after toddler found in road

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after deputies with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office found a toddler walking in the middle of the road. In a news release, investigators say Nathaniel Noah and Samantha Jones were charged…

City of Jackson leaders discuss city's debt

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson leaders are meeting to discuss ways to combat the city's massive debt. In August, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed the city of Jackson is more than $70 million in debt.…

RIFA hosts 15th annual Canstruction competition

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Communities are coming together for friendly competition and to help fight hunger. This year Regional Inter-Faith Association is hosting their 15th annual Canstruction competition. In the competition, teams build structures completely out…