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Local park visitors take precautions amid heat wave

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The heat and humidity can be uncomfortable, even unbearable, and many people say they are taking extra precautions to stay safe during the summer heat. Summer is the season for exercising,…

Jackson police seek to ID persons of interest in theft

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying three persons of interest in connection with a theft from a gas station in Jackson. Jackson police say the theft occurred on June 14 at Mapco on…

Lexington police investigate hit-and-run crash

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington police are investigating a hit-and-run crash Friday that resulted in injuries. Police say the crash happened at the intersections of East Church Street and Fielder Street. Police say the second vehicle involved in the crash is…

Tennessee hospital system suspends unpaid bill lawsuits

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee hospital system says it's suspending legal actions against patients who have unpaid medical bills amid mounting public outcry over the practice. The Commercial Appeal reports Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is suspending the practice for…

ATF offers reward in theft of guns from Memphis pawn shop

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Federal authorities are investigating the theft of guns from a pawn shop in West Tennessee. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said in a news release that about nine guns were stolen from Cash…

First flight to Destin, FL takes off in Jackson

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Families and friends looking for a Gulf Coast getaway boarded the first flight from Jackson to Destin, Florida on Thursday. Needless to say, passengers are happy about the short flight time. "It was going to save…

Martin hosts annual 'Martin Loves America' event

MARTIN, Tenn. - Rain delayed a Fourth of July concert in a local city. That didn't stop hundreds of people celebrating this holiday at the third annual "Martin Loves America" at the Martin Rec Complex. The event featured a free…

Teenager injured after firework accident

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A 16-year-old boy is injured after a firework mortar round blew up in his hand Thursday in Trenton. Trenton Police Department Lt. Eric Horne says the teen suffered severe damage to…

Friends remember veteran during search at Natchez Trace

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "If there's a guy that can survive out here, it's him," said Jason Kenney, a friend of Jessie Thurston's. What started as a day full of hope, ended with hugs and tears. Henderson County Emergency Management…

Firework safety tip reminders for July 4 holiday

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- If you plan on shooting your own fireworks tonight, experts want to remind you of some common safety tips. Some of those reminders include not handling fireworks while under the influence of any substances, and make sure…

2019 Festival of the Lakes celebrates Fourth of July

LEXINGTON, Tenn. - The 2019 Festival of the Lakes in is expected to be bigger than ever. "5,000 people today. If they can't get in to the lake, they're lining the streets of Lexington to watch those fireworks," said Executive…

Body found during search for missing Henderson Co. veteran

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials have confirmed a body was found Thursday morning during a search for a missing Henderson County man in Natchez Trace State Park. The body has not been identified at this time. Officials were searching the…

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