Families join annual Easter Egg Hunt at Madison Co. park
JACKSON, Tenn. - Hundreds of people gathered at a local park to kickoff Easter weekend. It was a mad dash into an Easter celebration. “We have several thousand eggs that we put out…
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SoulQuest Church celebrates Easter Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church held a big Easter celebration. SoulQuest Church on North Highland Avenue held its annual 'Eggsplosion' event. Church members say more than 1,000 people attended the event. Kids participated in egg hunts, the egg cannon,…
Englewood celebrates Easter with service at the Ballpark
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a big day of celebration and a service that brought an entire community together hosted by Englewood Baptist Church. "This is the biggest day of the year for…
Denmark celebrates Easter with community Easter egg hunt
JACKSON, Tenn-- "They are so elated to find that Easter egg," said Marcus Reeves, Denmark community member. People who live in the Denmark community celebrated Easter Sunday afternoon with an Easter egg…
Crockett County standoff leaves one dead, one injured
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. - Police say that 62-year-old Howard Kelly Williams shot a woman inside a house in a Crockett County in the Friendship community. He then barricaded himself inside that same house.…
School Board Members discuss school voucher bill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- House Bill 939, also known as the school voucher bill, has been going through several changes lately. "The administration and legislature has heard the concerns and I think…
Local high school football team raises money for athletic teams
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - Rain and cool temperatures didn't stop one local high school football team from raising funds to support school athletics. Football players with the Humboldt Vikings really got cookin' Friday…
Congregations gather for Good Friday
JACKSON, Tenn.--Easter is a couple of days away and many congregations gathered Friday night. Northside United Methodist held their Good Friday service. The program alternated between choral performances and scripture readings.…
Police confirm shooting in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Tenn.-Police confirm a shooting in Greenfield Friday afternoon. Crime scene tape surrounded a home located at 104 Forrest in Greenfield. The scene is near the Sonic in Greenfield at South Church and Forrest. Unmarked vehicles also surrounded the area. Authorities…
Addiction Campuses spokesman talks about opioid abuse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee community was rocked after a federal investigation into opioid prescription abuse. Eleven medical professionals in Jackson and Bells were indicted this week as a result…
Congressman Kustoff visits Carroll County; gives legislative update
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Carroll County residents met with Congressman David Kustoff Friday morning to learn more about what he is doing in Washington. The top concern was the Mueller report. "People…
FHU student finds passion in art; painting sells for $19K at auction
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local college student says she changed majors three times before choosing art. One of her paintings recently sold at auction for $19,000. "You have to know what you hate…
Multi-vehicle crash slows I-40 traffic near Benton County
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. -- A crash near Exit 143 on Interstate 40 is reportedly slowing traffic in both directions. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation's SmartWay map, the crash was reported around 2:47 p.m. and involves multiple vehicles. At…
Tennessee bill would double Senate campaign donation limits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee senators have voted to double several campaign contribution limits. The Senate voted Thursday for Republican Sen. Brian Kelsey's bill. It still needs House approval. Currently, a Senate candidate can receive $1,600 from an individual and…
Officials confirm case of measles in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Heath officials say they've confirmed a case of measles in Tennessee. News outlets report the Tennessee Department of Health announced on Thursday that one person in East Tennessee tested positive for the highly contagious disease. Officials…
