K-9 officers compete to conclude weeklong training in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officers from across the country made their way to West Tennessee this week, on all four legs. This is the second year Henry County has…
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Local fraternity hosts golf tournament to benefit March of Dimes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local golfers hit the links Friday in an effort to do good for the community. Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosted a gold tournament to benefit the March of Dimes, presenting the West Tennessee chapter…
STAR Center hosts leadership conference streamed live from Atlanta
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center hosted leaders Friday from across West Tennessee and the country. The event was actually live-streamed from Atlanta for business owners, managers and entry-level workers putting their leadership skills to use in the Volunteer State. Organizers…
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Hub City businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can join in the Free Comic Book Day revelry this weekend at businesses based here in the Hub City. On Saturday, May 6, Comics Universe, located at 1869 Highway 45 Bypass, will take part in the…
Bus routes delayed with over a dozen JMCSS drivers absent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System said a bus driver shortage delayed routes on Friday. Parents dropped off students at Alexander Elementary School on Friday. The district sent a notification Thursday about possible delays due to a bus…
Sheriff warns public about jury duty scam phone calls
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff is once again warning citizens about what he calls a phone scam claiming citizens have failed to appear for jury duty. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says his department is getting many calls from…
Man charged with stealing tools from backstage at AMP
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces a felony theft charge on accusations of stealing tools from backstage at the AMP in downtown Jackson. Keith Fason is charged with stealing a bag of tools valued…
Tennessee tourism officials: Visitors up 4.4 percent in 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee tourism officials say 110 million people visited the state last year, a 4.4 percent jump from 2015. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development says the research from DK Shifflet shows Tennessee is a top-10 state…
4 cases of mumps reported in Memphis area since March
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Health officials say four cases of mumps have been identified in the Memphis area since March. Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said Thursday that it is not unexpected to have mumps cases in the…
Local Marine group to host golf tournament next week
JACKSON, Tenn. --Enjoy an afternoon on the green to raise money for veterans. Coming up Monday, may 8, Marines of the Captain Jack Holland Detachment will host its 2nd Annual Semper Fi Golf Tournament. That'll run from 11:00 a.m. to…
FHU Associates to host 15th annual Victorian Tea Party
HENDERSON, Tenn. --Dress in your Sunday best and enjoy a spot of tea. Freed-Hardeman University Associates will host its 15th Annual Victorian Tea Party on Saturday, May 6. That'll run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Hardeman House…
Local comic shop to celebrate 'Free Comic Book Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at a local shop. Coming up on Saturday, May 6, Comics Universe, located off the 45 Bypass here in Jackson, will take part in the giveaway. The store will open at 10…
South Side High School to host yard sale fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn.- Help out a local high school's marching band. On Saturday, May 6, the South Side High School Marching Band and Guard will host a yard sale in the school's football stadium here in Jackson. That'll run from 6:00…
West Tennesseans react to House vote to repeal Obamacare
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a big day Thursday on Capitol Hill as house Republicans deliver on a campaign promise to repeal and replace Obamacare. Just weeks after a…
'Star Wars' fans treated to galactic sounds of composer John Williams
JACKSON, Tenn.-A special concert was held Thursday night at Union University to celebrate a huge day for "Star Wars" fans. People from the Hub City came to enjoy the sounds of composer John Williams. There were also costumes as people…
