Local artist displays 70 years of his artwork
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local artist showcased his art Sunday afternoon in north Jackson. Dr. Larry Ray displayed a variety of art pieces at the Bank of Jackson. Ray said the reception…
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Crockett County house fire leaves homeowner in good spirits
ALAMO, Tenn. -- "It will be alright," is what homeowner Gayle Watson said after firemen of the Alamo Fire Department worked to put the fire out on his home. Fire Chief…
Two Miss Tennessee pageants held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Miss Tennessee teen pageants were held in the Hub City Saturday night. The two competitions were for Little Miss Volunteer and Pre-Teen Volunteer. Little Miss Volunteer is for ages six to nine, and Pre-Teen Volunteer is for…
Car dealership gives away new truck in drawing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local car dealership held a truck giveaway Saturday. The Allen Samuels Auto Group was giving away a brand new 2019 Ram 1500 truck. Hundreds of participants put their name in the drawing, but it was resident…
Child safety taught at Pediatric Preparedness Conference
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Pediatric Preparedness Conference in Jackson highlighted the importance of child safety Saturday. “Everybody coming together to learn about how to protect their children so we feel like it…
Local elementary school hosts annual community career summit
JACKSON, Tenn. - Weekends typically aren’t for school, but dozens gathered at Lincoln Elementary School Saturday morning to take classes. Organizers say this is their third annual community summit, which is a…
USJ's Bunny Run 5k raises money for future students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans of all ages laced up their running shoes and headed to the University School of Jackson to run for a good cause. Organizers says the annual Bunny Run 5k and 1 Mile Walk and Fun Run…
Gibson Co. Carl Perkins Center holds auction event to fight child abuse
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A special event was held for the 21st anniversary of the Gibson County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Saturday night's events included something for…
Governor Bill Lee visits flood damage in West Tennessee
HARDIN CO., Tenn. -- "[I'm] proud of the way we've come together, heartbreaking to see it, but hopeful about where it is headed," said Governor Bill Lee. Friday afternoon Governor…
Country music singer Darryl Worley provides relief to West TN flood victims
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A native Tennessean country singer is helping flooding victims. Darryl Worley and his foundation visited Savannah this afternoon. For the next week, he is going door-to-door seeing what…
Chester Co. hosts wrestling event for fundraiser to prevent child abuse
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- In Chester County, it was a "Battle Royale" for a good cause. The annual wrestling event was held at the Chester County High School gym tonight. The…
Two Jackson homes burn down in early morning fire
JACKSON, Tenn. - An early morning fire left not one, but two homes destroyed. One neighbor said he first heard a noise, then he said he realized what was happening…
Motivational speaker mentors and encourages young girls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local elementary school had a special guest today. Motivational speaker Cameo Bobo started "We Are FAWM" in 2015. FAWM, also known as 'Fearfully And Wonderfully Made,' is…
Milan provides residential broadband as part of public utilities
MILAN, Tenn. -- Surfing the web is speeding up in one local town. For a year and a half, Milan has been working to bring broadband to it's citizens. "There are…
Humboldt Fire Dept. provides free smoke detectors
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One local fire department is helping people get access to a life-saving device. "Back a few years ago, we got to having so many deaths in the…
