Birdsong Resort & Marina welcomes Hurricane Florence evacuees
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A resort and marina in West Tennessee is opening up for Hurricane Florence evacuees. "So we are here to help them and be part of the Volunteer…
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Hundreds of bikers pass through West TN on way to St. Jude
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A group of bikers on a mission got to see the results of their hard work Friday. "For the past year we've been raising money for…
Students learn about Native American culture at 36th annual Archeofest
PINSON, Tenn. -- Native American history and culture is celebrated every year at the Archeofest. This year, students from various schools received exclusive first day entrance Friday. Archeofest 2018 takes place this…
Local animal shelter hopes to pair pets with patriots
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local animal shelter teamed up with a charity that helps provide pets for veterans. Dozens of dogs at the Frances Halbrook Hensley Animal Shelter in Lexington…
Police: Teens wearing 'Scream' masks rob woman at gunpoint in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Nashville police say a woman was robbed at gunpoint by several people who sounded like teens and were wearing "Scream" masks. WTVF-TV reports the woman was about to take her 3-month-old nephew out of his car…
Lauderdale Co. schools placed on lockdown after gun threat
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- Lauderdale County Schools were placed on lockdown Friday after a threat to bring a gun to Ripley High School. Ripley Police Chief Lynn Gould says the lockdown has since been lifted after an investigation determined the threat…
New JMCSS school board members sworn in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several new members were sworn in to the Jackson-Madison County school board. Some new school board members say they want to work to improve the quality of education for students. "To make sure that our students come first,"…
International and Exchange students receive a warm welcome to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-- International and exchange students received a warm welcome to the city of Jackson Thursday. High school and college international exchange students were invited to a southern-style dinner. Students from Mexico, Brazil, Spain, and Japan are a few of…
Area Relief Ministries celebrates annual Salt and Light Banquet
JACKSON, Tenn.--Area Relief Ministries held their annual Salt and Light Banquet Thursday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. This year, they celebrated their 41st anniversary with special guests Father Charles Strobel, Founder of the Room Inn, the Love and…
Decomposed body found hanging from bridge
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Neighbors react as they say the Dyer County Sheriff's Department is investigating the body of a man found hanging from a bridge Tuesday evening. "He was sitting down…
Business, education leaders discuss employment through Tennessee Reconnect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What do nontraditional students need to be successful? Local educators and business leaders are coming together to work for these students in the community. "We want to make sure in…
'Color-blind' viewfinder installed in Chickasaw State Park
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many people may take for granted the vibrant colors that our state has to offer, especially during the fall season. For some, the beautiful colors are just a…
Local Red Cross chapter sends team to SC for hurricane relief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local volunteers with the American Red Cross headed to the East Coast Thursday ahead of Hurricane Florence. "After 20 years in the Navy, this is just another way of…
Brownsville budget discussion continues
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Department heads from Brownsville came to Town Hall Thursday in hopes to approve the city's budget. "You challenged me at a board meeting to make cuts, present a balanced…
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School opens turf room on campus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sacred Heart of Jesus High School unveils a new resource for athletes. With collecting donations, design and construction, the turf room was a 10-year project. It will be used for…
