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…
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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…
"Stomp Out Stigma 5K" held at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn.-A special event was held on the campus of Union University, Thursday afternoon. The name of the event, the "Stomp out Stigma" 5K. They had over 100 runners participate…
Dyersburg firefighters complete vehicle rescue training
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Your local firefighters do more than just put out house fires. "We also respond to motor vehicle accidents, and we never know what type of accident it…
Freed-Hardeman alum welcomed as new university president
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The 16th president in Freed-Hardeman's almost 150-year history graduated from the Christian school, class of 1989. Since then, he's served a congregation in Mount Juliet for nearly two…
Make-A-Wish celebrates 35 years of granting wishes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- April 27 is World Wish Day. It marks the day the very first Make-A-Wish gift was granted 35 years ago. “It was just not a path…
Hit-and-run victim dies in hospital; suspect appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman injured in a recent hit-and-run has died, her family has confirmed. Ramiza Robertson, 28, passed away Thursday afternoon after being hospitalized more than two…
U.S. Marshals seek fugitive sex offender who may be in Tennessee
TENNESSEE -- The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward in the capture of a Florida sex offender who may be moving through Tennessee. Ernest Eugene Reigh, 67, is wanted in Florida for…
Officials identify 2 men killed after going over Pickwick Dam
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tragedy stuck Wednesday afternoon at a popular spot many people go to find peace. "I would not advise anyone to put a boat in there at all. It is…
Undergrads, alumni show spirit with 'I Heart UTM Week'
MARTIN, Tenn..-What better way to get through 'hump day' than to actually ride a camel. That is what UT-Martin's Chancellor Keith Carver did Wednesday as part of "I Heart UTM Week"!…
Jackson budget review committee agrees to work towards balanced budget for 2017-18
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson budget review committee made a big decision Wednesday concerning your tax dollars. They agreed to work toward a balanced budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Currently the city is…
