Mentorship program reaches out to youth in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local mentorship organization wants to help youth in the Jackson community. The event called “Let's Talk” was held at the New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship Church in…
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Annual bike tour changes its name in honor of a local doctor
JACKSON, Tenn. - An annual bicycle tour was held Saturday morning in East Jackson. Cyclists put the pedal to the metal at the newly renamed Kent Jones Bicycle Century Tour. "This is the first year KJ100, Kent Jones Bicycle Century…
Annual fall festival held in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- Fall festivities are in full swing in West Tennessee. The 2019 Milan Fall Fest kicked off Saturday. There were many activities at the festival, such as arts and crafts,…
Local business partners with Darryl Worley to help boy scouts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business partnered up with a well-known musician for a good cause. Town and Country held their Country and Clays event Friday night at Hub City Brewing. Those in attendance were able to bid in a…
Villians appear in Jackson for gala
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether you are team super hero or team villain, only one came out on top in Jackson on Friday night. Dozens traveled to the New Southern Hotel for the inaugural Villains Gala. From Cruella de Vil to…
West Tennessee pig becomes internet sensation
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One animal is making headlines for its special extracurricular activities — or lack thereof. When you hear 'Cogan's Farm,' you might think of weddings and special events, but this week, there's…
Gibson County 911 board fires director
DYER, Tenn. -- A local county 911 board fired their director after multiple complaints were filed. "There was a motion made to terminate the director, based on complaints from some of our customers who we provide dispatch service for.…
Mama Baudo's Chow Bella opens new location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant reopens in a new location. Mama Baudo's Chow Bella held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning at their new Thomsen Farms location in north Jackson. The previous location closed in January, but owner Jack…
Mother of Aaron Young speaks out in search for her son
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mother of a man who went missing in Jackson two weeks ago is speaking out. Patty Young says on September 26, her son Aaron Young went on a walk at North Park in Jackson, like he…
Fire officials warn community about dangerous challenge
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire department is warning the community about a dangerous challenge found on social media. "It's hard to believe actually that people are actually trying this," said Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner. The fire…
Henderson County hosts 'Farm to Table' fundraiser for Farmers Market
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A little rain won't stop the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce from hosting the first annual Henderson County Farm to Table dinner. The dinner is to raise money for a Henderson County Farmers Market, which organizers say…
Paris Police Department gets AEDs with Walmart grant
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris Police Department will soon have four automated external defibrillators added to patrol vehicles. Paris police say a $4,000 grant from Walmart made the purchase possible. Each of the four patrol shifts will have an AED…
Victim in September shooting dies, suspect charged with murder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man critically injured in a September shooting on Middleton Street has died from his injuries, according to court documents. Court documents say Julio Almaraz died October 10, two weeks after he was shot. Keenan Murphy, 21,…
Suspect charged in April 2018 homicide at gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have charged a man in connection with an April 2018 shooting at a north Jackson gas station. Court documents say 34-year-old Tony Latrell Greer spoke with investigators on Oct. 3 after a man was killed…
Obion celebrates Day of Prayer with vigil
OBION, Tenn. -- It's the first official "Day of Prayer, Humility and Fasting" in the state of Tennessee. District 77 State Representative Casey Hood hosted a prayer vigil Thursday at the Obion City…
