Local church celebrates 130th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn -- Lester's Chapel United Methodist Church has been active for over 10 decades. This weekend the congregation celebrated that milestone. "130 years of faithful service to God, to man,…
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Bredesen seeks votes from women in Tennessee Senate race
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn could make history by becoming the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate in Tennessee. She is running against Democrat Phil Bredesen, a former Tennessee governor who says he always has…
Toys for Tots Trot 5k raises money for underprivileged children
JACKSON, Tenn. — The community came out to run and walk with marines for the 3rd annual Toys for Tots Trot. The 5k is hosted by Captain Jack Holland of the…
Firefighters climb steps to remember the lives lost on 9/11
Union City, Tenn. -- Step, after step, after step. Over 300 hundred firemen climbed flights of stairs in the twin towers. Putting their lives at risk for others. Doing what many…
Jackson Symphony fills auditorium with music for new season
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson symphony opened its 58th season tonight with it's concert based on the folktale Arabian nights. Organizers say the concert recounted classic stories through music filled with romance…
Madison County Republicans open new headquarters
JACKSON, Tenn. — Madison County Republicans now have a headquarters. Republicans from West Tennessee came out to the new headquarters on Conrad Drive Saturday morning. They heard from republicans Ed Jackson,…
B-17 monument remembers fallen soldiers
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- This is the story of ten airmen, who took off on a B-17 from Dyersburg Army Base on their way to war back in September of 1943. "There…
Authorities investigate inmate's death at TN jail where Brian Lawler was held
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a jail inmate at a facility where the son of pro wrestling icon Jerry Lawler was fatally injured earlier this year. The Commercial Appeal reports that Tennessee Bureau of Investigation…
Doctor challenges Tennessee's lethal injection protocol in lawsuit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A doctor says in a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's three-drug lethal injection protocol that a man executed last month experienced "torturous effects." In the state Supreme Court filing Thursday, expert Dr. David Lubarsky concluded based on witness…
Local athletic trainers work to keep student athletes safe
JACKSON, Tenn. — Should it be a law to have athletic trainers at football games? It's something local authorities are questioning after a football player collapsed and died at a game in…
Former prison employee accused of having $37K worth of drugs
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Investigators arrested a now former private prison employee accused of having tens of thousands of dollars worth of drugs in her possession. Savannah police said…
Veteran bikes across US to raise awareness for PTSD
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eli Smith is an Army veteran. While in service, he was a tank gunner stationed in South Korea. In Novemeber of 2016, the 38-year-old decided to travel to…
Madison Co. Courthouse gets security upgrade with metal detector
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're entering the Madison County Courthouse, there's a couple of things you'll have to do first. For starters, place all items into the container provided. Second, proceed…
Men on the Move visit Parkview Learning Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Men on the Move tour made a stop Friday morning at Parkview Learning Center to greet students walking into school. "This is a special school…
TBI adds Hardeman Co. man to Top 10 Most Wanted
UPDATE: A Hardeman County man has been captured after being added Friday to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted. See the updated story here. Earlier story: HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added…
