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…
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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…
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…
