Henderson County Fair opens Monday
LEXINGTON, Tenn.--The Henderson County Fair is free and it just kicked off Monday night. The fair has activities for kids, food, livestock shows, rides and more. "Patches" from the Lexington Fire Department can…
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Kroger shoppers can now help Redemption Road Rescue
JACKSON, Tenn.--Grocery shoppers can now help local rescue horses. Non-profit Redemption Road Rescue in north Jackson is partnering with Kroger grocery stores. If you shop at Kroger, all you have to do…
Police seek ex-boyfriend after woman injured in weekend shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a domestic-related shooting that occurred this weekend in east Jackson. The Jackson Police Department says the shooting occurred in the area of Neff Circle in east…
911 concerns heat up Gibson Co. Commission meeting
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Commission meeting was routine, up until a resolution came up that proposed a mandatory 40 hours of training for 911 dispatchers. "This has risen past…
Preparations underway ahead of West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With fair season in full swing, preparations are underway for the West Tennessee State Fair. Most of the rides and food stands have already been set up ahead of…
UT Martin among best nursing programs
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Three nursing programs in West Tennessee are making a big statement. "We have 100% job placement rate at graduation or within three months of graduation," Dr. Mary Radford, department…
Love's Travel Stop to host fishing tournament to benefit Le Bonheur
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local gas station is spreading the love. "We grill out and serve travelers that come by, and our truckers as well," said Bernie Burns, general manager of…
UPDATE: Jackson police seek man in weekend shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public for help as they search for a man wanted in a weekend domestic-related shooting that left a woman seriously injured. Quincy Collins, 37, is wanted in connection with the weekend shooting in…
Fred's Inc. files for bankruptcy, closing retail stores
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Discount retail and pharmacy chain Fred's Inc. is filing for bankruptcy and closing its stores over the next two months. The Memphis, Tennessee-based company said in a statement Monday that it has filed for chapter 11…
Woman injured in weekend shooting in Jackson
UPDATE: Police are asking the public for help as they search for a man wanted in a weekend domestic-related shooting that left a woman seriously injured. See the updated story here. Earlier story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police confirm a woman…
1 killed in Highway 22 crash near Lexington
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities say one person is dead after a Monday morning crash near Lexington. Officials say a pickup and a flatbed truck crashed around 7 a.m. Monday on Highway 22 south of Lexington. Investigators say it happened…
Police: Man dies after being punched outside Tennessee bar
HERMITAGE, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Tennessee say a man who was punched outside a bar about two weeks ago has died from his injuries. News outlets report 52-year-old Jamie Mitchell has been in a coma since Aug. 23 after…
A Henderson County church takes the worship outside
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-- Having church outside is a usual for the First Pentecostal Church in Lexington. As this is the 8th year for the community praise event. Pastor David Beecham of FPC said they…
Fall acting classes begin for Studio of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Actors Studio of Jackson held their first class at Union University's Theater Sunday evening. Actors of all ages come to the classes to improve their acting skills and abilities. Co-founder…
Car lovers gather for Hub City Speed autocross
JACKSON, Tenn. - The smell of burnt rubber filled the air and the sounds of heavy engines were heard across Jackson. "We just have for a passion driving our cars and enjoying…
