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Pet of the Week: Meet Cain

Say hello to Cain! Cain is a fun loving, older pup, who is good with other dogs and loves to play. He loves playing fetch, tug of-war and any toy he finds. He has a wonderful personality and would love to…

Former Milan band director returns to court

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Former Milan High School band director, Johnathan Scruggs, returned to court Friday. A hearing was held on multiple charges stemming from an alleged inappropriate relationship with a teenage student.…

Local businesses bring Christmas cheer to kids

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-- Christmas comes early for local children in need. Dozens of gifts and new coats...an early Christmas for local children ages 3 to 5 at the Humboldt Headstart. "The gift…

Historic theater in Bolivar re-opens to the public

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A historic theater has reopened in West Tennessee. Friday night, the Bolivar community came out to the Luez Theater for their grand re-opening. Every seat was filled, with tickets…

Annual 'Our Jackson Home' holiday show benefits RIFA

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual holiday tradition took place Friday night. The 4th annual "Our Jackson Home Holiday Show" took place at the University of Memphis-Lambuth campus. The event benefits the Regional Interfaith Association or RIFA and was hosted by…

Jackson police, fire dept. face off Saturday in 'Battle of the Bells' for Salvation Army

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local departments team up for a good cause. "We partner with the Salvation Army because we know they do such a great job in the community to…

HOPE program in Chester Co. makes sure students have weekend meals

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- One organization is helping to bring hope to students this holiday season. "HOPE actually stands for 'Helping Other People Eat,'" said Heather Griffin with Coordinated School Health in…

Local first responders get ready to give out 'Beyond the Badge' toys

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local first responders prepare to bring Christmas to local kids. First responders across West Tennessee held the annual "Beyond the Badge" toy drive earlier this fall to collect…

THP offers $10,000 reward in deadly 2016 Hardin Co. hit-and-run

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two years after a hit-and-run in Hardin County left a Mississippi man dead, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has increased their reward for information leading to a conviction. The crash occurred Dec. 14, 2016, on State Route…

Madison Co. deputies to take part in 'Booze It & Lose It' campaign

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to increase impaired-driving enforcement during the holiday season. Starting Friday, Dec. 14, through Jan. 1, local deputies will take part in the THSO's statewide…

East TN sheriff disputes injuries caused by beating of man

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- An East Tennessee sheriff's office is disputing the extent of the injuries suffered by a black man beaten by a white officer while handcuffed. An attorney for 25-year-old Charles Toney says hospital records prove he suffered…