Local FOP members enjoy annual BBQ
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local Fraternal Order of Police members enjoyed some good BBQ Tuesday. It was all for their Annual BBQ on Cotton Grove Road. Jackson Police Captain Jeff Shepard says it's a…
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Witness describes how woman saved children from burning vehicle
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car crash Tuesday morning leads to a heroic rescue. Don Williams says he was drinking coffee and watching TV around 6 a.m. when he…
K-9 cancer survivor helps raise money for the cause
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A recent cancer survivor has become the face of the Hardin County Cancer Association's newest fundraiser. Meet Jodi Le. She has been a member of the Hardin…
Teams prep for RIFA's 'Canstruction' competition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local companies and organizations team up to help fight hunger. The Regional Inter-Faith Association's annual Canstruction event kicks off next week. "We do have a sculpture," Cassandra Fuller,…
2 accused of trying to steal hemp from Weakley Co. farm
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men are facing multiple charges after investigators say they attempted to steal hemp plants Monday night from a farm in southern…
Hardin Co. Agricultural Fair underway in Savannah
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Agricultural Fair continues through the rest of the week in Savannah with livestock exhibits and shows. Tuesday night's exhibits start with a swine show at 6 p.m., followed by the Southern Supercross Jump and…
State investigating Memphis police shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says it is investigating the shooting of a man by a police officer during a traffic stop in Memphis. Memphis police spokeswoman Karen Rudolph says 25-year-old Martavious Banks is in critical condition…
Lee: Faith-based group could reduce TN prison population
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee says a Nashville faith-based prison nonprofit could provide the model for reducing Tennessee's recidivism rate. Lee said on Tuesday that organizations like Men of Valor — where he has served as…
Mother saves children from burning vehicle in Crockett Co. crash
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman saves her children from a burning vehicle in Gadsden Tuesday morning. The wreck happened around 6 a.m. on Highway 79 in Gadsden. A neighbor says he heard screaming outside his house when a young woman…
Pence, Blackburn to attend conservative conference in Knoxville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Vice President Mike Pence will be one of the top guests at a conference for conservative leaders in Tennessee. An event invitation says Pence will join Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn and NRA lobbyist Chris Cox…
Union University celebrates Constitution Day with guest lecturer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Harold See was Monday night's speaker at Union University's Constitution Day lecture. The University asked See to speak at the lecture, due to…
Best Buddies organization holds annual Match Party
MEDINA, Tenn.--A local chapter of the Best Buddies program kicked off its 5th annual Match Party, Monday night at South Gibson High School in Medina. The special event brought together students, faculty and families. The 70 member club is made…
Local DAR chapter celebrates Constitution Week
JACKSON, Tenn.--Across America, bells are ringing in celebration of Constitution Week. The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Madison County Courthouse, Monday. They joined several…
Madison Co. commissioners approve another $242K for new sheriff's office
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County commissioners approved more money Monday for renovations at the new sheriff's office. It was the first meeting for eight newly elected commissioners. "I was…
Leaders Credit Union releases statement after cards reportedly compromised
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bank is reaching out to members and has released a statement after users say their information was compromised over the weekend. Leaders Credit Union released a statement Monday afternoon, saying they requested their ATM service…
