Jackson Symphony announces lineup for its 58th season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is gearing up for a fun musical series. Friday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, the artistic director and conductor for the symphony announced the…
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Paul McCartney/Carl Perkins tribute at the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans put on their dancing shoes and poodle skirts Friday night for a Paul McCartney and Carl Perkins tribute at the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame in downtown…
Local church celebrates Holy Week
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local church members are celebrating Holy Week. The congregation at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church held a service Friday night to reenact the un-nailing of Christ from the cross. Church members…
Students write letter to Madison Co. commissioners asking for more school funding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students wrote a letter urging Madison County commissioners to spend more money on schools. The commission agreed to borrow $40 million in March, they said, setting aside…
Freed-Hardeman University's 41st Makin' Music is 'Live on East Main'
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It started 41 years ago and has been going strong ever since. This year, Freed-Hardeman University's Makin' Music is "Live on East Main." Peggy Weaver has been directing hosts…
First Friday Forum honors MLK with panel discussion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The First Friday Forum for the month of April was held Friday at Lane College. During the forum, those in attendance remembered the death of civil rights icon Dr.…
Park hosts events for 156th anniversary of Battle of Shiloh
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Friday marks the 156th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh, and to commemorate the anniversary, the Shiloh National Military Park will host a variety of events this weekend suitable…
Police search for man who crashed stolen car after report of gunshots
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a busy Thursday for the Trenton Police Department after a shots fired call led to a police chase and then search for the suspect. "It happened…
Liberty Tech hosts annual plant sale
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can now get all the plants you need for the spring and help out local students at the same time. The agriculture department at Liberty Technology Magnet High School is once again opening its greenhouse to the…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. credits smoke alarm with saving family of 5
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local fire officials say a smoke alarm installed by the Madison County Fire Department saved a family of five in a recent house fire. The Madison County Fire Department responded around 6 a.m. Wednesday to a…
TDOT says I-40/45 Bypass work canceled for Saturday; still on for Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced that all work planned for Saturday for Interstate 40 Exit 80 at the U.S. 45 Bypass has been canceled due to weather. From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, crews…
Jackson police seek to ID woman in Target thefts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a woman they say is a person of interest in a shoplifting from Target in north Jackson. According to a news release, the woman was seen on surveillance…
UPDATE: Woman dies after Dresden fire
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A woman who was injured in a fire Thursday night on Gaylord Road in Dresden has died, according to the Dresden Fire Department. Fire Chief Paul Hutcherson confirmed the woman was taken to Regional One in Memphis…
UPDATE: Endangered child from Perry Co. found; father in custody
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Perry County Sheriff's Office officials have confirmed 2-year-old Dawson Cole Bonee has been found safe. His father, Jeremy Bonee, who does not have custody of the toddler, is now in custody. Dawson…
Fans come out to support Jackson Generals on opening day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Generals fans sat in ballpark seats Thursday for the first time this season. "It just kicks off our whole season. This is the best day in…
