Rockabilly Highway Revival underway in Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. -- "Rockabilly is in our DNA," Jessica Huff, director of tourism in Selmer, said. The 10th annual Rockabilly Highway Revival is underway in Selmer. They kicked off the festival Thursday…
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Jackson Center for Independent Living hosts camp for people with Down syndrome
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Adults from around Madison County spent two weeks together at a camp to help them in the workforce. The Jackson Center for Independent Living hosted a summer camp…
'Skeleton Krew' performs in downtown Jackson for 'Fridays at the Fox'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Downtown Jackson was the place to be Friday as the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation welcomed "The Skeleton Krew" to "Fridays at the Fox." The band performed during…
Communications company aims to expand broadband access in West Tennessee
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One company is looking to help make an impact by expanding broadband services to more West Tennesseans. A unique round-table discussion was held Friday afternoon at the Henderson County Senior Center in Lexington, with the topic…
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network talks about finding help for mental illness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and experts say it's on the rise. Between 1999 and 2016, suicide rates rose by 24 percent…
RIFA unveils new mural, invites public to take pictures
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Check out some new artwork near downtown Jackson. The Regional Inter-Faith Association officially unveiled a new mural Friday at their building on Airways Boulevard. The mural includes the…
Document shred & drug take-back event is Saturday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free document shredding and drug take-back event will take place Saturday in Jackson. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the north parking lot of the Jackson Fairgrounds, located at 800 South…
Suspect accused of impersonating deputy after killing him
DICKSON, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee man charged with killing a sheriff's deputy is also accused of trying to impersonate him and burning his body and vehicle. A judge read off 12 counts against Steven Joshua Wiggins during his arraignment…
Chefs shocked, saddened by Anthony Bourdain's death
Shocked and heartbroken are some of the reactions to the death of American TV celebrity and food writer Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain was found dead Friday morning in France while working on his CNN series. CNN confirmed the death, saying the…
Gibson County voters meet their local candidates
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Most people who live in Gibson County have seen candidate signs lining the streets of their community, but 14 of those candidates took the stage Thursday…
Annual fundraiser for 'Heaven's Cradle' kicks off in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-- An annual fundraiser kicks off Thursday night at the Farmers Market and The Amp in downtown Jackson. The event included a 5K, 1K, dinner and a concert and was…
Man accused in gas station shooting appears for preliminary hearing
JACKSON, Tenn.--The man accused in a homicide at a north Jackson gas station appears before a judge, Thursday. Jamauri Ransom appeared in Jackson City Court for a preliminary hearing in connection…
Bo Deaton honored during 'roast and toast'
JACKSON, Tenn.--A 'roast and toast' took place Thursday night in south Jackson to honor a local man. Several friends 'roasted and toasted' Bo Deaton, who has dedicated his life to officiating,…
Experts share ways to protect loved ones with dementia
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Statistics show that more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. "One of the biggest things with Alzheimer's and dementia is a lot of people think they are the…
Abandoned well discovered under Savannah farmer's market site
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- While preparing the empty lot on the corner of Main Street and Williams Street in downtown Savannah, construction workers found an abandoned well. John Ross, who lives…
