Hardin Co. officials urge boaters to be cautious at Pickwick Dam
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men lost their lives this past Wednesday when their boat capsized in the waters of the Tennessee River near the Pickwick Dam. "This river has…
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Bargain hunters shop Relay for Life yard sale
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Shoppers looked through old items with a new purpose Friday at the Relay for Life yard sale. Organizers tell us close to $700 was raised at Friday's…
Lawmakers talk to local residents about new legislation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers update local residents Friday about what's happening in Nashville. State Sen. Ed Jackson along with Reps. Johnny Shaw and Jimmy Eldridge met with local citizens at the Jackson…
EMA directors stress importance of at-home emergency kits
PARSONS, Tenn. — With severe weather in the cards for the weekend, EMA directors across West Tennessee want to stress the importance of home emergency kits. An EF1 tornado ripped…
Forcum Lannom Showroom celebrates grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local dignitaries and chamber officials gathered Friday to celebrate the grand opening of a new local business, Forcum Lannom Showroom. The owners used the open house to…
Jackson Service League Golf Tournament raises funds for local charities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many business and family teams gathered Friday at Jackson National Golf Course to compete in the third annual Jackson Service League Golf Tournament. Each year, business and family…
2 juveniles face felony charges in Humboldt house fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Two juveniles are arrested in Humboldt in connection with a Thursday fire. The juveniles each face counts of felony arson vandalism and criminal trespassing. Police say no one was living in the home.
World's Biggest Fish Fry continues with annual Grand Parade
PARIS, Tenn. -- The World's Biggest Fish Fry in Henry County continued Friday with its Grand Parade. "Fish fry is definitely one of those special events we're very lucky to…
Sheriff: Inmate back in custody after leaving work detail
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man wanted by the sheriff's office for walking away from work detail at a local church is back in custody. James Owings, 26, is in custody in Tipton County, according…
Chester Co. athletes compete in special 'Eagle Olympics'
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County High School hosted the first ever special Eagle Olympics on Friday. Athletes entered Eagle Stadium with all the traditional pomp and circumstance, and…
Tennessee lawmakers seek to ban sexting by minors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee lawmakers want to make it against the law for minors to send or keep sexually explicit messages on smartphones. The Tennessean reports that the measure introduced on behalf of state prosecutors and juvenile court judges…
Surveillance video shows home invasion; police need your help
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is not a thief in the night, but one during the day. "It helps protect your property and helps catch the criminals," Lt. Mike Johnson…
Hundreds of runners lace up their shoes for 3rd annual 'Glow Run 5K'
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hundreds of runners lace up their shoes in the fight against cancer, Thursday evening. The Kirkland Cancer Center held the third annual "Glow Run 5K". A total of 136 runners…
JMC Library celebrates Nat'l 'Poem in your Pocket Day'
JACKSON, Tenn.-Thursday is National Poem in Your Pocket Day. At the Jackson-Madison County Library peopled gathered to read any type of poem. This was the first time that they have held…
Brownsville prepares for annual blues fest
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-The poster for an annual Memorial Day weekend event was unveiled Thursday. The Exit 56 Blues Festival takes place during the Memorial Day weekend and today dozens gathered as…
