Gibson Co. pre-K teacher retires after 30-year career
MEDINA, Tenn. -- We are recognizing a local teacher this week who has been in the education field for decades and is now retiring. At a young age, teaching came naturally to…
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Immigrant describes what Memorial Day means to her
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What is a day to honor fallen soldiers to someone not from the United States? "Originally, I was born and raised in Germany," National Guard veteran Kristin Williams said.…
Community gathers for Memorial Day service in Medina
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents gathered Monday morning for an annual Memorial Day service in Medina. Those in attendance met outside the civic center to remember those who gave their lives for our country. Veterans at the service said they…
Man faces murder charge in stabbing death of UT Martin student
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man has been charged in the stabbing death of a University of Tennessee Martin student at an Obion County home. Tony Mosley, 31, of Union City has been charged with first-degree murder in the May…
Hundreds attend '56th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet'
JACKSON, Tenn-- Hundreds gathered in Downtown Jackson for the NAACP 56th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Jackson-Madison County NAACP. Every year the NAACP gives awards to local legends who have given back…
Columbus ships attracts thousands from all over West TN
PARIS, Tenn. - These two sailing museums travel far and wide. "We are able to navigate and travel to many different places around the United States," said Captain, Stephen Sanger. Replicas of…
Weekend fire leaves 1 dead in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A weekend fire leaves one person dead and a home destroyed. Gibson County Fire Department Chief Bryan Cathey said the fire took place a little before 4…
Bemis neighborhood holds reunion
WEST BEMIS, Tenn. - For those who grew up on Butler Street, Saturday's reunion was more than just a get-together. It was a celebration of their history and their community.…
Buford Pusser Festival honors law enforcement, first responders
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people were in Adamsville on Saturday for the 31st annual Buford Pusser Festival. Families and community members gathered at the opening ceremony for a few heroes…
Annual Exit 56 Blues Fest draws crowds
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - An annual event that brings music to your ears has returned to the city of Brownsville. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center invites blues fans far and wide to the musical event. The two day festival showcases…
Trenton family seeks justice for shooting victim
TRENTON, Tenn. -- In October, Investigators with the Trenton police department say 43-year-old Billy Smith died after being shot on Lexington Street in Trenton. Maxine Blakely is Smith's mother. She…
Inaugural Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2018 crowned
JACKSON, Tenn. - Christine Williamson was crowned as the first ever Miss Tennessee Volunteer. Williamson was the 66th Miss Tennessee winner under the Miss America organization. When the groups…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office seeks possible witness to robbery
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery last month and is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a possible witness. Investigators say the robbery happened around 9:30 p.m. on April 28 at the…
Brownsville receives grant for family justice center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the one-stop shop you go to when you're in need of support after domestic violence. "Brownsville was awarded a grant to establish a family justice center," Daryl Chansuthus,…
Humboldt standoff ends with 3 in custody
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A standoff Friday at a Humboldt home ends with three people in custody. A normally quiet neighborhood in Humboldt became the scene of a standoff with a man…
