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Jackson home devastated by fire

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A home in midtown Jackson is at a total loss from a fire that occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The Jackson Fire Department reported to the burning home on Hatton Street and North Fairgrounds Street around 2 p.m.…

Local organization helps pay to spay, neuter pets

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Too many animals are born unwanted." That's a message Hardin County residents are seeing on their roadways. "Another one that says you can stop pet homelessness, and it's…

Area church holds clergy tax seminar

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doing taxes is never fun, and it can be complicated. While tax help is available for many, clergy members may have more difficulty. "They're considered dual-status employees," said…

Former Memphis college student pleads guilty to changing grades

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A former student at a private Tennessee college has pleaded guilty to downloading exams and changing grades to preserve his scholarship. The U.S. attorney's office in Memphis said Tuesday that 20-year-old Michael Geddati has pleaded guilty…

NAACP celebrates 110 years

JACKSON, Tenn.--Tuesday night, the NAACP celebrated 110 years of service. Community leaders gathered at the Jackson-Madison County branch in downtown Jackson. They swore in 20 new members. Leaders say it's…

Selmer officer shares controversial Facebook post

SELMER, Tenn. -- An officer in Selmer shares a post on Facebook some are calling racist. The post was shared by Selmer Police Lt. Ron Pilkington on his personal Facebook page. It's a quote attributed to Planned Parenthood founder Margaret…

Excessive rains cause flooding, road closures

GIBSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation had to close some roads this week because of rising waters due to the excessive rainfall. "We've had several roads flooded, but now…

American Heart Association hosts Red Tie Society breakfast

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local men are wearing red in support of the American Heart Association and the fight against heart disease. Men gathered Tuesday at the association's Red Tie Society breakfast at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson. The men…

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