What's New Wednesday: Glory BJJ
Eleven-year-old Ryder Britt has a 29–4 record in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. "You should do jujitsu. It helps you in real life. If you’re on the street or something and someone attacks you, you need…
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City Council member Foote won't seek re-election; may run for mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council member Vicky Foote announced Monday that she will not seek re-election to the council. Foote, who is in her second term representing District 1, is instead considering a run for mayor of Jackson, according…
US Sen. Lamar Alexander not seeking 2020 re-election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee says he won't seek re-election in 2020. Alexander said in a news release Monday that he's deeply grateful for being elected to serve more combined years as governor and…
Investigators seek info after 2 break-ins at Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators in Weakley County are asking for the public's help after two break-ins at a Sharon home. Investigators in Weakley County say a man broke into an elderly woman's home, once while she was there and…
Children meet familiar animated characters at the "Dewald Family Christmas Lights'
JACKSON, Tenn-- The Dewald Family Christmas lights has been a tradition for the Dewald family since 2012. "This is our second year at this house, we really stepped it up last year…
A local church holds their annual 'Carols and Candles' evening service
JACKSON, Tenn--A local church had a music fulfilled evening Sunday with a Carols and Candles Service. The First Methodist Church in downtown Jackson, invited church members out for an hour of…
A local church shares a message through music
MILAN, Tenn. - An annual church program returns to Milan just in time for Christmas. Pastor, Bill Kisner says the program is more than just a tradition at First Baptist Church of…
Last minute Christmas shoppers fill local stores
JACKSON, Tenn. - Traffic is busy and stores are filled, as last minute shoppers check off their Christmas lists. One popular destination is the Best Buy on Vann Drive. Many people are hoping to find good deals as they search…
TBI: 2 men charged with theft from assisted living center
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A joint investigation has resulted in the arrest of two Nashville men on theft charges stemming from their management of an assisted living center. On Friday, the Davidson County Grand Jury returned…
Henderson County church hosts live nativity
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --The First Methodist Church in Lexington hosted a live nativity scene this weekend. The live nativity dates back to the 70's with live animals and people standing for periods of…
Local high school & middle school students sing for a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students of North Side High School and North Parkway Middle School prepared their vocals for a night of giving at the "Christmas Benefit Concert". "Its an annual event, it's…
Local woman raises money for American Cancer Society
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman is raising money for a good cause. Saturday, Elizabeth Everett hosted a "Cookies for Cancer" drive. "We are doing the cookies for cancer again.…
West Tennessee families convene for holiday festivities
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. - Families joined together to participate in some Christmas fun. Hundreds of families headed out to the Beech Bluff Recreation Center for the first annual 'Grinch Candy Cane Hunt.' Children participated in games like popping balloons and…
A local police department holds 'Shop With A Cop' event
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - Children got the chance to spend their morning shopping with police officers. Lexington Police paired with 59 children for the event. Each child was given two hundred dollars to spend on any items they wanted. They picked…
State lawmakers urge clemency for woman convicted as teen
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Several Democratic Tennessee lawmakers are urging Republican Gov. Bill Haslam to grant clemency to a woman convicted of murdering a man when she was a 16-year-old prostitute. Newly elected Nashville Sen. Brenda Gilmore led a group…
