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Donors start new year by giving at Lifeline Blood Services

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans got a chance Thursday to win prizes and help others at the same time. Many were starting off their new year right by saving a life through…

West Tennessee women's athletics legend turns 90 this week

MARTIN, Tenn.-- A West Tennessee women's athletic's legend turns 90 on Jan. 11. Bettye Giles started as a physical education teacher at the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1952. At that…

Tennessee court rules secret recording not child pornography

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that a man who hid a video camera in the bedroom of a 13-year-old relative while she was in the shower is not guilty of attempting to produce child pornography.…

2 charged in first Jackson homicide of 2019

UPDATE: Jackson police now say they are not pursuing a murder charge against Tierra Wilson at this time. See the updated story here. Original story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people are…

Groups using Super Bowl in push against Confederate statues

ATLANTA (AP) -- A coalition of civil rights groups in Atlanta is using this year's Super Bowl to help kick off a renewed "war on the Confederacy," in a fight to remove Confederate monuments around the nation. The groups on…

Via Airlines to offer flights from Memphis to 2 cities

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Via Airlines says it is planning to offer flights from Memphis to cities in Pennsylvania and Texas starting in June. The low-cost airline said in a news release that it will start flying round-trip from Memphis…

Concerns arise in Jackson after federal government remains shutdown

JACKSON, Tenn--"The federal government remains shut down for one reason and one reason only. Because Democrats will not fund border security," said President Donald Trump. "So our suggestion is a simple…

High school students create "Blue Strong" documentary honoring local officers

JACKSON, Tenn.--Local high school students use their creativity to honor law enforcement in Jackson and Madison County. Students from USJ and Madison Academic High Schools worked together to celebrate law enforcement by creating a 22 minute long documentary. The documentary…

Local police officers treated to lunch as part of Nat'l Officer Appreciation Day

TRENTON, Tenn.-- Local officers were honored in many ways Wednesday as a part of National Officer Appreciation Day. Officers in Trenton received lunch, complements of Trenton Health and Rehab as a way to say thanks for the sacrifices officers make…

Investigators search for missing teen from Hardin County

SAVANNAH, Tenn.--Officers are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen. Leaders with the Savannah Police Department are looking for 18-year-old Trinetty Stewart. Investigators say she was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and other issues. She was last seen…

Video by Hardin Co. students gets 100,000 views on YouTube

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A video made by local high school students has reached 100,000 views on YouTube. "[It was] a lot bigger deal than I thought it was…

Blue Strong shows support for local law enforcement

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blue Strong showed their support for law enforcement Wednesday on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. "I kept saying, someone needs to do something, the community needs to do something, so he pulls out his cellphone, and says,…