Local church celebrates Choir Day
JACKSON, Tenn. - The New Greater Bethel AME Church on Cartmell Street celebrated choir day on Sunday. “Where other churches within the community come together and faith in God come together and worship…
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The Downtown Tavern hosts final concert at Liberty Street location
JACKSON, Tenn. --"Every time a door closes, another one opens," said Brandon Clifton, organizer of the Downtown Tavern's farewell concert. It's been 15 years of business in the heart of Jackson, and now the…
Local kids have fun at the "Back to School Bash"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anitra White started Jota's Heart Outreach to help people in her community. White said this is the first time they are hosting a youth event. Prizes, food, school supply vouchers, plus much more were given out to…
Tennessee student dies in accident on Guatemala trip
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) -- A college-bound student in Tennessee was killed in an accident while on a trip to Guatemala. Carson-Newman University says Seth Washam died from an electrical short in a hotel swimming pool, according to WATE-TV. His…
Southwest planes collide on Nashville airport tarmac
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Two Southwest Airlines planes have collided on the tarmac of Nashville International Airport. Airline officials say no injuries were reported in Saturday night's collision. An emailed statement from Southwest Airlines spokeswoman Michelle Agnew says the winglet…
Theatre lovers attend local Mamma Mia performance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Theater lovers couldn't resist and packed The Ned for an afternoon of music. The Jackson Theatre Guild put on one of their performances of a classic, Mamma Mia. The 2 p.m. show on Saturday had a full…
Sorority makes pillow case dresses for young girls
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local sorority is doing something special for young girls. The Theta Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sewed pillow case dresses for little girls in Haiti. Donna Reggans, the chairperson for the sorority, says…
Local sorority gives back to the community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local sorority showed their appreciation for the community by giving back this weekend. Sigma Gamma Rho participated in a community service act at Regional Inter-Faith Association in Jackson. The sorority contributed to RIFA by serving food…
Churches collaborate to host first block party in Bells
BELLS, Tenn. -- A local community came together to be involved in a fun event held for the first time. "It started with pastors coming together for coffee and getting to know…
Local first responders hold "Fill the Boot" event in support of MDA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local first responders gave back to their community while also supporting a good cause. Errick Merriweather, the public education coordinator for the Jackson Fire Department, says that the Annual…
UT Martin to host 4th annual end-of-summer bash
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting their 4th annual summer bash for high school seniors. The end-of-summer bash will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 26 at the main campus. Registration…
Downtown Tavern announces the end of business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders of a local downtown business announce they are shutting down, at least for now. The Downtown Tavern has been located in downtown Jackson since 2004, but current owner Michelle James…
Rep. Kustoff speaks about recent legislation in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff was in Humboldt Friday to discuss immigration, health care, and more. West Tennessee residents filled The Coffee Shop in Humboldt to listen to Kustoff update them on the…
Ceremony held for CIT program graduates
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special ceremony was held for those graduating the Crisis Intervention Team. 16 participants in the CIT program were recognized during a graduation ceremony Friday afternoon at the West Tennessee…
Milan participates in Battle of Badges for great cause
MILAN, Tenn. -- The red and blue in Milan are battling it out for a great cause. The police and fire departments held a competition to see who could donate the most…
