Local church family unites for 'Reconciliation Sunday'
JACKSON, Tenn -- January 15th is the date a man who fought for justice and peace was born, Martin Luther King Jr. Members of Northside Assembly celebrated Dr. King's life works with…
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Dream weddings become reality with annual Jackson Bridal Show
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of couples ready to plan their big day attended the annual Jackson Bridal Show Sunday afternoon in downtown Jackson. "Eat, drink and be married" was the theme of…
Former conjoined twins leave Tennessee hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - One-year-old formerly conjoined twin girls from Nigeria have been released from a Tennessee hospital. The Commercial Appeal reports Le Bonheur Children's Hospital released Miracle and Testimony Ayeni on Tuesday and they are staying with their parents…
Man treks across Volunteer State to honor law enforcement officers
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Drivers on Highway 70 might have seen him this week — a man walking along the roadside carrying a sign that reads "Walk for God." John Derrick…
Nashville journalist told to release documents in libel case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Nashville television reporter has been ordered to hand over documents from his investigation of a district attorney. The Tennessean reports a judge in Nashville on Friday ruled WTVF-TV reporter Phil Williams must release the documents…
Nashville police: 2 Teens charged in shooting deaths
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville police say two 16-year-old boys have been charged in the shooting deaths of two other teenagers at a home. Metropolitan Nashville Police say in a news release the suspects were charged with two counts each…
Jackson's Lifeline in need of type O negative blood donors
JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services of West Tennessee is in a need for more type O negative blood. Officials at the blood center say they request that people with all types of blood…
Championship Bull Riding returns to Hub City for 20th year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday was the final day for the Bud Light Classic bull riding competition at the Oman Arena. For the 20th year, West Tennessee has shown up in high numbers…
One year later: residents remember the search for toddler Noah Chamberlin
PINSON, Tenn. -- It's been exactly one year since 2-year old Noah Chamberlin went missing in the woods while on a walk with his grandmother. Residents say they still can't forget what would…
Hundreds of Christmas trees recycled at chipping of the green
JACKSON, Tenn.--Christmas may be behind us, but the smell of fresh trees filled the air Saturday for the annual "chipping of the green" event. For 30 years residents have been…
Dozens honor Civil Rights Activist with annual parade
BOLIVAR, Tenn -- West Tennesseans gathered to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday. Dr. King's courage, humbleness, and fight for justice encourages people around the world to…
Jackson NAACP prepares for MLK day services
JACKSON, Tenn -- It is a day Americans come together to remember a civil rights pioneer. "It's a very special time, almost sacred time for me and I hope for most…
Brownsville police make several arrests thanks to community support
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- After a string of crimes in Brownsville, city leaders are thanking community members for their tips that have led to arrests. "If you do a crime in Brownsville,…
Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt gets $2,500 in sports gear from McDonald's
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt got a generous gift Friday of $2,500 worth of sports equipment. Even Ronald McDonald made an appearance Friday…
A look back nearly 1 year after tragic loss of Noah Chamberlin
PINSON, Tenn. -- It's been nearly one year since 2-year-old Noah Chamberlin went missing in the woods on a walk with his Grandmother in Pinson. "I think it changed all of…
