Culinary arts students host open house
JACKSON, Tenn. - A restaurant at a local high school has opened its doors once again so customers can get a taste of what's cooking in their kitchen this holiday season. Students at…
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Ballet Arts hosts annual tea party
JACKSON, Tenn. -Families headed out to enjoy a Christmas tradition. Ballet Arts hosted its annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party Sunday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center before their showing of The…
Tennessee husband charged with strangling wife to death
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Tennessee found a 40-year-old woman strangled to death and have arrested her husband. Columbia Police say 42-year-old Richard Aaron Ludwig has been charged with first degree murder and aggravated domestic assault resulting in death.…
2 local wineries and distillery team up for 'Toast of the Holidays tour'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The "Toast of the Holidays Tour" is a first for West Tennesseans. Organizers from Crown Winery, Century Farms and Samuel T. Bryant Distillery wanted to do something different…
Local business brings Christmas cheer to the community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is bringing Christmas cheer to the city of Jackson. Town and Country Realtors invited the community to have breakfast with a special guest. Kids and…
A community dances for a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People gathered for some fun in the Hub City, while also supporting a good cause. A Dance-A-Thon was held at the Lift Wellness Center. Many participated by dancing…
A woman gives back to the community
JACKSON, Tenn. - One woman is giving back to the community, by helping the Regional Inter-Faith Association, also known as RIFA. Tiffany Love-Newbell chose to honor her parents by hosting a luncheon to give back to the community. Newbell says…
Tennessee governor-elect names 4 new staffers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Incoming Gov. Bill Lee has named four more staffers as he prepares to take office next month. The Republican's transition team on Friday announced additions of Chris Devaney as special assistant to the governor; Brent Easley…
Remains of WWII Army private returning home to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Officials say the remains of an Army infantryman who went missing during World War II have been identified and they are being returned home to Tennessee. Gov. Bill Haslam said in a news release that the…
The importance of driving alert near school buses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year school bus drivers are working with the law enforcement to help keep children safe. Authorities with the Tennessee Highway Patrol say they have been getting an…
Scott Hamilton speaks at Freed-Hardeman University's benefit dinner
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University hosted their 54th annual benefit dinner on Friday December 7. The event is the school's primary source of scholarship. Over the pass 18 years they have raised $1 million annually, and hope this year will…
Annual Christmas lights event gets underway at Chickasaw State Park
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The annual lighting event at Chickasaw State Park in Chester County kicked off, Friday evening. More than 1,200 lights illuminate the park's drive with this drive-through Christmas lights display. If you plan to attend, use the…
State Fire Marshal offers Christmas tree safety tips
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking Tennesseans to “Be a Good Elf” when it comes to selecting, decorating and maintaining Christmas trees. While fire departments only respond to an average of 200 Christmas tree fires…
South Jackson house fire leaves 8 without home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A house fire just two weeks before Christmas leaves one Jackson family without a place to call home. What started as a normal day turned to devastation as…
Security improvements coming to Decatur Co. Courthouse
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- For several years, Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd has received grant money to make security improvements to the Decatur County Courthouse. "We've spent the last four…
