The Longest Night: Homeless Persons Memorial Service
JACKSON, Tenn -- The winter solstice made Thursday night the longest night of the year. Its around this time of year that many congregations hold a special memorial service designed to…
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Over 100 million people expected to hit the roads this holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As millions of people are expected to hit the roads this holiday season, officials want drivers to be prepared for their travels. "There will be over two million drivers on…
Both sides react to confederate statue removal in Memphis city parks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Crews worked through the night to remove two confederate statues from parks in Memphis, leaving many in shock with others praising the city. Workers tied ropes around towering…
3 employees charged with trading store merchandise for cash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three men face theft charges on accusations of pocketing thousands in cash in exchange for merchandise from the Jackson retail store where they worked. …
Local restaurants prepare for Christmas Day crowds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Want to avoid cooking for the holidays? Workers at several local restaurants said they are preparing for Christmas Day crowds. Johnathan Williams will spend Christmas Day singing to…
Alabama man charged with arson in Hardin Co. barn fire
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An Alabama man has been charged with arson in an October barn fire in Savannah. Bradley Dale Balentine, 30, of Waterloo, Ala., is charged with arson in…
New principal, assistant principal named for Haywood High School
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- School leaders have announced a new principal and assistant principal for Haywood High School. Latonya Jackson will take over as principal of Haywood High School and Steve Hookfin…
2 killed in Henry County crash
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were killed in a crash Thursday morning in Henry County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 21-year-old Chase Arnold and Joshua Hopper, 18, were killed in the single-vehicle crash on Anderson Road. Both men…
Church donates over 120 fruit baskets to Madison Co. Sheriff's Office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 120 fruit baskets were brought to the Madison County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning. "It's sweet. It's special. It's unexpected," Tom Mapes, spokesman for the Madison County Sheriff's…
Elvis Presley memorabilia on auction block at Graceland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Items associated with Elvis Presley are on the auction block, including the rocker's rocking chair from the Jungle Room at Graceland. Graceland said in a news release the wood and maroon vinyl rocking chair is estimated…
Local church donates school supplies
JACKSON, Tenn.-A local church is helping two schools in the Jackson area who need school supplies for students. West Jackson Baptist Church collected supplies for Issac Lane and Lincoln Elementary as a part of their annual a Random Act of…
Local nonprofits seek donations, make a difference this holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Charitable organizations work year round to provide support for residents who are struggling through hard times, but with this being the season of giving, you and your family can…
Local teachers dress in Christmas costumes for holiday send-off
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Faculty and staff dressed as characters from the North Pole to greet students Wednesday at South Elementary School. Wednesday was the last day of class before Christmas Break. "We've…
Trenton man charged with murder in Alabama
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Trenton man is facing two murder charges in Alabama. The Cullman Tribune in Alabama reports that William Lynn…
TBI releases report on gun-related violence in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a report detailing the amount of reported firearm-related crimes across the state from 2013-2016. "Violent crime with a firearm has significantly…
