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Local church celebrates 150 years of service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is celebrating a huge milestone. Sunday was a big day of celebration for Aldersgate United Methodist Church. "We are having a large reception following the church service," church…

Child hospitalized after hotel pool incident

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) --Police in Tennessee say a 3-year-old boy is hospitalized and in critical condition after being found unconscious in a hotel pool where two other youths have died in the past four years. Knoxville police say in a…

Exotic pet expo returns to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Animals from all across the world are at the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend. The Jackson Exotic Pet Expo returned on Saturday, showcasing different types of animals and pets you can't normally find in West Tennessee. As part…

Masquerade party teaches youths history, culture

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local group added a fun twist to an event held this weekend. The Jackson chapter for the Jack and Jill of America organization hosted a masquerade party on Saturday night. The party was held to support…

Organizations team up to install smoke alarms

DYER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office teamed up this weekend with volunteers from the Dyer Fire Department and Boy Scouts of America to install free smoke alarms in residential homes. The smoke alarm installation program is known…

Girl Scouts organization holds annual 'Count n Go' event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Girl Scout cookies arrived this weekend, and the troops held their annual "Count n Go."   On Saturday, between 35 to 40 troops picked up their initial cookie orders. According to members, over 520,000 boxes of Girl…

Restaurant sued after salmonella outbreak

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Nashville restaurant is facing multiple lawsuits after at least 20 customers reported becoming infected with salmonella. According to WKRN-TV, the four lawsuits are each seeking up to $1.5 million in damages from Milk and Honey…

Gas explosion hospitalizes woman and children

CEDAR HILL, Tenn. (AP) - Law enforcement officials say a Robertson County home exploded after a woman attempted to light a water heater. According to the Robertson County Sheriff's office, the explosion occurred Friday after 34-year-old Brittany Elliott turned on…

Coyotes attack pets in West Tennessee

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There are reports of coyote attacks on animals in West Tennessee. "Anything that's wooded, that's out away from people and traffic, that's where they hang out. They'll…

Girls treasured at father-daughter dance

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The bond between fathers and daughters was celebrated at a special event Friday night. 'Sisters With Aspiring Goals' (S.W.A.G.) and 'Pure Class' dance company have made it…

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