JACKSON, Tenn. --A local church will honor heroes at a weekend service. Sunday, July 16, Gospel Light Baptist Church in Jackson will host a Hometown Hero Service. That'll start at 11:00 a.m. Members say they want to recognize men and…
MARTIN, Tenn. --Grab your swimsuit for a day of fun in a local park. Saturday, July 15, Martin Parks and Recreation will offer a free "Wacky Water Day." That'll run from from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Festival Park…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. --Get outside for free food, games, and fun this weekend. Saturday, July 15, the City of Whiteville will host its 2nd Annual Community Day. That'll run from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Whiteville City Park. At the…
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met Thursday evening and welcomed Superintendent Eric Jones to his first official meeting. Board members conducted a re-vote on whether to…
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Chattanooga Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America is setting up a wall to honor the veterans. The wall is called the Tennessee Vietnam Veterans Wall and will be on display…
JACKSON, Tenn.-A mother and daughter charged in a deadly stabbing on June 21, appear in Jackson City Court, Thursday afternoon. 30-year-old Ebony Pruitt is charged with second degree murder in the…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.- The community had its first opportunity to meet with the newly appointed superintendent of Haywood County Schools. Joey Hassell has been in the position for just a few weeks.…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.-Nothing ruins a picnic or outdoor activity like pesky mosquitoes. Officials in Henderson County decided to do something about it and were recently awarded a $35,000 mosquito control grant…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — At least 18 Gibson County firefighters were treated for dehydration after battling two fires in one night. "Last night was a really tough night for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Shoe Carnival employee was arraigned Thursday after being accused of helping to steal more than $3,500 in shoes. Jessica Gonzalez is…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men arrested and charged with attempted murder in a Tuesday night shooting in Alamo went before a judge Thursday. Hector Martinez-Perez, left, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The people that came to the Summer Celebration on Thursday left with a little more knowledge about gardening as well as a few things to spruce up their…
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UPDATE — Police have identified the man charged in a Thursday morning armed robbery of a Jackson store. Decarlos Taylor, 20, is charged with aggravated robbery, tampering with evidence and evading arrest, according to a release from the Jackson Police…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man in his early twenties is dead after an early Thursday morning shooting in north Jackson. "EMS responded and took him to a local hospital,…
