As Memorial Day nears, wildlife officers stress boating safety
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — As the weather warms up, more people are swimming and boating. Tennessee wildlife officer Brant Luker says he's seen just about everything while out on the…
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President Trump to hold campaign rally in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Tennessee later this month on the same day he will headline a fundraiser for Rep. Marsha Blackburn in her Senate bid. The rally will take place on…
Shooting of 10-year-old boy investigated in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Nashville police are investigating the shooting of a 10-year-old boy. Metro Nashville Police spokeswoman Kristin Mumford says Youth Services detectives are handling the apparent accidental shooting of the boy allegedly by his father. Mumford says the…
Inaugural Dream Center benefit concert raises funds for new building
JACKSON, Tenn -- The weather could not stop supporters from coming out for the inaugural Dream Center benefit concert. The event featured some of Jackson's finest including, Skelor Anderson and Back Road Therapy.…
Union University graduates attend 193rd annual Spring commencement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 675 Union University students put on their caps and gowns Saturday for the 193rd annual Spring commencement. "It's exciting to be in this arena. You can kind of…
5 students receive scholarship in honor of fallen Lane college student
JACKSON, Tenn -- Five high school students were awarded a scholarship in honor of a fallen Lane college student. Jerome Ellington was killed outside a Jackson bowling alley in 2009, but his mother…
Total Fitness kickboxing hold class benefiting Wounded Warrior project
JACKSON, Tenn --Total Fitness kickboxing held a 45 minute class for both members and non members for a $25 donation. It was called 'Kicking for those who can't' and it took place at…
Nail salon customer allegedly bolts out without paying; owner hops on moving car chasing woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nail salon owners in north Jackson went after customers who allegedly darted out without paying. Jackson police confirm they are investigating the incident. The entire encounter was caught on…
Local church honors military members for their service
JACKSON, Tenn -- Nearly 1,000 American flags fly high at a local church honoring members of the military. The Exchange Club of Jackson set up their annual 'Flags of Freedom' display…
Families gather for memorial service honoring veterans
JACKSON, Tenn -- Families gather for a memorial service honoring those who fought for our freedom. The Jackson-Madison chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the memorial ceremony at Bemis…
Dozens attend 3rd annual 'Top Teens' walk benefiting St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn -- Dozens of people laced up their running shoes for a good cause. Over 40 people came out for the third annual 'Top Teens' walk benefiting St. Jude Children's…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members host community cleanup service project
JACKSON, Tenn -- A park gets an upgrade thanks to a local sorority chapter. The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated- Gamma Alpha Omega chapter braved Saturday's rain, picking up litter at…
Woman faces charges in 2017 death of West Tennessee man
COVINGTON, Tenn. (AP) -- A woman arrested in Mississippi faces first-degree murder charges in the 2017 death of a West Tennessee man. Tipton County sheriff's deputies tell local media that 33-year-old Amber Whitehead was arrested in Saltillo, Mississippi, on Wednesday.…
Some Tennessee agencies are violating public record laws
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A newly released audit shows that some government agencies across Tennessee are making it difficult for citizens to access public records and are even violating state law. The audit by the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government…
Friends and family take the court for Jerome Ellington All-Star Game
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Laughter and smiling faces could be seen court side Friday in the JCM gym in east Jackson. "I'm just overwhelmed. I am overwhelmed to see people still…
