Spirit Halloween open for holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A cool and gloomy start to the week gave us an early taste of fall. Although Halloween is still more than a month away, stores like Spirit Halloween have…
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TEMA trains first responders for hazardous material incidents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders began their two-week training Monday on how to handle hazardous material incidents. "As everyone knows, we have so many hazardous materials running up and down the interstates and…
Local universities compete in first ever Madison Co. Battle of the Colleges Blood Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local colleges and universities compete to see who can help save the most lives. The first ever Madison County Battle of the Colleges Blood Drive kicked off Monday. The…
Dr. Jerry Woods announces run for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another mayoral candidate is looking for your vote. Dr. Jerry Woods has announced he is running for mayor of Jackson. Woods made the announcement Monday at the Carl Perkins…
Heather Scott announces bid for Tennessee governor
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Another name will be on the ballot for governor of Tennessee. Heather Scott has announced her candidacy for governor. Although Scott is a member of the Libertarian party, she will be listed on the ballot as…
Pence to headline fundraiser for Blackburn's US Senate bid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Vice President Mike Pence will headline another Tennessee fundraiser for Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn in her Senate bid. An event invitation says the Knoxville fundraiser will be Sept. 21. Attending will cost $1,000 per person;…
Tennessee World War II pilot's remains IDed, will be buried
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Military officials say they've accounted for the remains of a Tennessee World War II pilot killed more than 70 years ago. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency says remains of Navy Reserve Ensign Harold P. DeMoss were…
Hardeman Co. fugitive captured in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hardeman County man has been captured after being added Friday to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted. Johnathon Shaquille Genes, 24, was taken into custody Sunday without incident at a residence in…
5 hospitalized after nightclub shooting in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say five people were hospitalized after an early morning shooting at a Memphis nightclub. Memphis police said on Twitter that four people were shot early Monday at the Purple Haze nightclub. Police said one person…
Antique shop starts up brunch service
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local antique store begins a Sunday brunch cafe. Carriage House Antique Market and Cafe has been open for 15 years. The antique shop previously offered a lunch…
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,…
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…
