Museum on wheels visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Angela Jennings brought her Sankofa African-American Museum on Wheels to the Stone Student Center at Lane College. Students were able to learn about African-American history, such as…
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FHU baseball player hospitalized by heat stroke returns to West Tennessee
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- On Aug. 27, 2018, Slater Springman collapsed during baseball conditioning at Freed-Hardeman University. "They got me in an ambulance, got me to Jackson, got me to the hospital. They…
Spa Vita, WRAP treat Jackson women to day of pampering
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business teamed up with WRAP to give a spa day to women. Spa Vita in north Jackson worked with WRAP and the Safe Hope Center to pamper…
Suspect faces attempted murder charges in Dyer Co. shooting
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies say an accused gunman will be charged with three counts of attempted murder after a Thursday afternoon shooting in Dyer County. Robert Bevis, 45, of…
US Marshals: Fugitive sex offender reportedly seen in Memphis area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A fugitive sex offender who fled before being sentenced in Michigan has reportedly been seen in the Memphis area, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Michael Francis Flaker, 73, of Shelby, Michigan, is wanted for leaving before…
Tennessee bill would allow public records requests bans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennesseans could be banned from filing public records requests for one year under a new bill that would allow public agencies to ask courts to punish people for making too many requests deemed as harassment. The…
Flooding does more damage than expected in Benton County
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Highway workers of Benton County were hard at work Thursday afternoon, repairing several roads affected by floodwaters. Benton County Highway Superintendent Buck Carter said workers have been unstopping…
Jackson firemen put out a burning car shop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department Battalion Chief Randy Hayes said they received call of a fire at Super Lube around 6:48 p.m. Thursday on North Parkway. "We came…
TWRA expands Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone for deer in west Tennesssee
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency has expanded the area affected by chronic wasting disease to eight counties in west Tennessee. Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Madison, McNairy, Shelby and Tipton counties are included. Samplings of more than 2,00 deer…
Multiple mayoral candidates seek to replace Gist
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The title of mayor of Jackson is quickly becoming a highly sought-after position. "The simple fact that the incumbent isn't running means more people think they have a better chance of winning," said Dr. Sean Evans, professor…
Families tour Saint Mary's School for open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saint Mary's School in North Jackson held an open house for parents and students on Thursday. The open house is for next semester. The school offers…
Attendees honor local veteran at funeral
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- Army Sgt. Mary Nolen passed away with no known family.Her funeral was to be for an unclaimed veteran, but on Thursday, strangers ensured she was buried with full…
RIFA serves hundreds of thousands in 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local non-profit served almost half a million meals this previous year. "497,578 meals were distributed through RIFA and all of its different programs," said Lindsay Dawkins, the marketing and…
Local flooding causes schools to close for the day
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- Over three inches of rain fell on Carroll County in only three hours. "We started to see flooding in some of our roadways, out in the county and…
West Tennessee community restores historic church
DECATUR CO., Tenn. -- One family is bringing a community together to complete a special project. The Broadway family is on a mission to restore a historic building in West Tennessee.…
