Bethel University prepares for homecoming
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University is preparing for their ultimate football pep rally, and their players are putting in the work to secure the victory. "We've seen a little bit of…
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Jackson Fire Department holds graduation for new recruits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local firefighters are making big strides. The Jackson Fire Department held its graduation for the 18-01 recruit class Monday afternoon. Their training focused on developing knowledge, skills and abilities needed…
Crash slows traffic near local elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are redirecting traffic after an afternoon wreck near a local elementary school. The Jackson Police Department says the crash took place just before 3 p.m. Monday on North Highland Avenue near Alexander Elementary School. Police…
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum opening in Kentucky
OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) -- The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum is opening this week in Kentucky. The museum said in a news release its $15 million building in downtown Owensboro will celebrate with three days of music, Thursday…
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting at naval base in West TN
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (AP) -- Police say one man has been killed and another has been wounded in a shooting at a West Tennessee naval base. WREG-TV reports Millington police say one man was arrested in the Sunday morning shooting at…
1 dead after shooting in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person is dead after a shooting Sunday afternoon near Perryville, according to the Decatur County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says deputies responded to the shooting around 5:15 p.m. Sunday at Beech Bend Park, where…
Tennessee, other states ask for action on illegal robocalls
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's attorney general has joined several dozen other states to ask the federal government to take action on illegal robocalls. Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III's office said in a news release that a document signed…
A local man helps youth work on their basketball skills
JACKSON, Tenn-- Practice makes perfect and at the Fall League Basketball Championship, young West Tennessee basketball players come to get just that. "I kind of feel like I was already ready,…
A community of car lovers test their vehicles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hub City Speed is a local organization that holds car races several times a year. The group has recently moved their location to the Jackson Dragway, which gives…
Local church dedicates congregation to a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church holds a special dedication. Mother Liberty CME Church in downtown Jackson dedicated their morning service to the fight to end domestic violence. October is domestic violence…
Girls compete for a crown at Miss Tennessee Charm pageant
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Trophies, money and crowns are on the minds of girls participating in the Autumn Showdown beauty pageant in Huntingdon. Girls dressed to impress for the judges to win…
Former officer sentenced for sex-related crimes with minor
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) -- A former sheriff's deputy in Tennessee has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex-related crimes with a minor. The Tennessean reports 47-year-old Joseph Patton was sentenced Friday to a range of eight to 18…
Tennessee governor candidates remain cordial in final debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Democrat Karl Dean and Republican Bill Lee avoided throwing bombs and held back from taking swipes at each other during Tennessee's third and final gubernatorial debate. Instead, the two top candidates on Friday once again outlined…
'Art on the Track' festival showcases railroad history
JACKSON, Tenn. — Several artists and train enthusiasts unite for a special occasion. The west Tennessee artisan trail held the 'Art on the Track' festival as part of american craft…
Hub City residents participate in 'spooktacular' haunted tour
JACKSON, Tenn. — People of Jackson came out to enjoy a spooktacular evening at the haunted walking tour. The haunted walking tour included some scary fun with ghost stories costumes and a…
