Church members celebrate new home after tragedy strikes
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Members of a local church hold their first service in a brand new building after their old one burns down It was a day of celebration…
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Jackson State Community College to host open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College will host an open house event Saturday, July 28 on the main campus at 2046 North Parkway. The campus will be open from 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. Brian Gann, student services vice…
3 former FedEx workers charged with mail theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Federal prosecutors in Tennessee say three former FedEx employees have been charged with stealing mail intended for religious organizations. Court records show Tiara Williams, Crystal Berry and Kimberly Smith have pleaded not guilty to mail theft…
2 states join Tennessee law enforcement in 'Operation Southern Shield'
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia joins Alabama and three other states in a week-long speed enforcement operation beginning Monday. "Operation Southern Shield" will run through Sunday, July 22. Law enforcement in Georgia and Alabama will join Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina…
Tennessee Walking Horses compete in support of YouthTown
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Competitors from across the mid-south came together in Madison County Saturday for the 31st Annual Charity Horse Show, a fundraiser benefiting YouthTown. "We are really designated for both…
Community cookout aims to inspire and motivate youth
JACKSON, Tenn -- People of all ages came together in Jackson to inspire and motivate the youth of the community. The BBQ was sponsored by the Tennessee chapter of the organization J.U.S.T.I.C.E.…
Local author host book signing at Buford Pusser home and museum
JACKSON, Tenn -- A local author hosted a book signing Saturday morning at the Buford Pusser Home and Museum. Robert Broughton, author of "Ghost Tales of the State Line Mob", released a…
Lexington police host 'Shop with a Cop' fundraiser
LEXINGTON, Tenn -- The second annual 'Shop with a Cop' power lifting competition was held in Lexington on Saturday. All proceeds will go to the 'Shop with a Cop' program,…
Woman dies in 3-vehicle wreck on I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A three-vehicle wreck on Interstate 40 claimed a woman's life. State Troopers said three vehicles were headed westbound on Interstate 40 near mile marker 83 early Saturday morning. According…
JMCAACC holds annual business conference
Jackson, Tenn. -- The Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce held an annual conference on Saturday. Organizers with the West Tennessee Business Showcase and Economic Development Conference say…
The Goodwill Career Solutions center to host job fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Goodwill Career Solutions center at 1320 S. Highland Ave. in Jackson will host a job fair for eight employers seeking to fill at least 100 positions in Madison, Gibson, Haywood and Henderson counties. The job fair…
Obituary, memorial service of 5-year-old Iowa boy gets national attention
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A unique memorial service set for 5-year-old Garrett Matthias of central Iowa is matched only by the one-of-a-kind obituary the preschooler had a hand in authoring and that is now garnering national attention. Garrett, of…
Tennessee pastor charged with attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl
PALMER, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee pastor accused of trying to rape a 12-year-old girl has been indicted. District Attorney Mike Taylor tells WRCB-TV that a Grundy County jury indicted 48-year-old William E. "Tim" Smith Jr. this week, more than…
Closing of pain management clinics across the state leaves patients concerned
NOTE: The clinic that is closing is the Jackson location of Comprehensive Pain Specialists, located at 37 Sandstone Circle, Suite 100. JACKSON, Tenn. --Patients are left with uncertainty after…
Polls open across Tennessee for early voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At the Madison County Agricultural Complex, the polls are opening for early voting, and people are making their voices heard. "I think it's such an important part for…
