Teen boy drowns in Beech Lake on Memorial Day
LEXINGTON, Tenn.--Henderson County Emergency Management Agency Director Drew Cook says an 18-year-old male drowned near the swimming area at Beech Lake on Memorial Day. "It was crazy, it just tore my…
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Medina Memorial Day service fulfills promise
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local town came together Monday to thank and remember the men and women who have fought and died for our country. "Several years ago, we made a promise…
Henderson holds annual Memorial Day ceremony
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Veterans and others in the community gather to remember military service members. "It's important to remember those we've lost because they've paid the ultimate sacrifice in making our…
Shiloh National Military Park celebrates Memorial Day
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people gathered Monday at the Shiloh National Cemetery to show their respects for those who have fought for our country. "This service is one of the…
Gibson Co. pre-K teacher retires after 30-year career
MEDINA, Tenn. -- We are recognizing a local teacher this week who has been in the education field for decades and is now retiring. At a young age, teaching came naturally to…
Immigrant describes what Memorial Day means to her
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What is a day to honor fallen soldiers to someone not from the United States? "Originally, I was born and raised in Germany," National Guard veteran Kristin Williams said.…
Community gathers for Memorial Day service in Medina
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents gathered Monday morning for an annual Memorial Day service in Medina. Those in attendance met outside the civic center to remember those who gave their lives for our country. Veterans at the service said they…
Man faces murder charge in stabbing death of UT Martin student
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man has been charged in the stabbing death of a University of Tennessee Martin student at an Obion County home. Tony Mosley, 31, of Union City has been charged with first-degree murder in the May…
Hundreds attend '56th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet'
JACKSON, Tenn-- Hundreds gathered in Downtown Jackson for the NAACP 56th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Jackson-Madison County NAACP. Every year the NAACP gives awards to local legends who have given back…
Columbus ships attracts thousands from all over West TN
PARIS, Tenn. - These two sailing museums travel far and wide. "We are able to navigate and travel to many different places around the United States," said Captain, Stephen Sanger. Replicas of…
Weekend fire leaves 1 dead in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A weekend fire leaves one person dead and a home destroyed. Gibson County Fire Department Chief Bryan Cathey said the fire took place a little before 4…
Bemis neighborhood holds reunion
WEST BEMIS, Tenn. - For those who grew up on Butler Street, Saturday's reunion was more than just a get-together. It was a celebration of their history and their community.…
Buford Pusser Festival honors law enforcement, first responders
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people were in Adamsville on Saturday for the 31st annual Buford Pusser Festival. Families and community members gathered at the opening ceremony for a few heroes…
Annual Exit 56 Blues Fest draws crowds
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - An annual event that brings music to your ears has returned to the city of Brownsville. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center invites blues fans far and wide to the musical event. The two day festival showcases…
Trenton family seeks justice for shooting victim
TRENTON, Tenn. -- In October, Investigators with the Trenton police department say 43-year-old Billy Smith died after being shot on Lexington Street in Trenton. Maxine Blakely is Smith's mother. She…
