Annual 'Bemis Heritage Days' celebration this weekend
BEMIS, Tenn.-A special annual event for the Bemis community kicks off Friday. Bemis Heritage Days is a time for visitors to meet up with old friends and talk about the time when…
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Hardin Co. Fire Dept. holds fundraiser to show support of local firefighters
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-A community will get the chance this weekend to show support for local firefighters. Saturday morning, the Hardin County Fire Department will host its 3rd annual Firefighter Support Fund…
Dozens come out for 8th annual Jerome Ellington Scholarship Fund Basketball Game
JACKSON, Tenn.-For the eighth straight year, dozens of West Tennesseans gather, Friday night to play a game of basketball and remember. The Ellington Family hosted players at T.R. White Sportsplex to…
Medina kicks off second annual downtown street fest
MEDINA, Tenn.-The aroma of BBQ and the sounds of live music filled the streets of Medina, Friday night. The rain held off for the city's second annual Downtown Medina Street Fest.…
Humboldt officers search for suspect who used victim's debit card information
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Officers in Humboldt are looking for a sly thief, accused of using a person's debit card without actually taking the card. The man is suspected of buying a $90 gift…
Woman rescued after crashed car was found in ditch
MARTIN, Tenn.-Passing drivers alert Martin police Friday morning of a crashed car in a ditch on Highway 431. Officers said the 57-year-old driver from Martin was conscious when they arrived just after…
Man bikes across Volunteer State for skin cancer awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Tennessee man is riding his bicycle 594 miles across the state in hopes of raising awareness about skin cancer. Roger Boane suffers from melanoma. KFC is sponsoring his…
Benton Co. deputy fired, accused of intimidating female inmates
CAMDEN, Tenn. — Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher investigates cases every day, but they're usually not within his own building. "I was totally surprised," Sheriff Christopher said. "The corrections…
Savannah Police Department welcomes narcotics agent
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police have expanded their department in a way they believe will help them fight crime, adding a dedicated narcotics agent. "I've talked to hundreds upon…
Man charged with stealing from mailbox at local business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspect arrested Thursday in north Jackson appeared Friday in City Court. Cornelius Broughton is charged with taking mail from Blue Hawaiian Pools on…
Thousands expected for evangelist Franklin Graham event in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands are watching the weather closely as evangelist Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, is set to speak Friday at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park as part of…
City begins cleanup after gaining possession of Bemis Mill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews began cleanup Friday on what is left of the Bemis Mill. The city of Jackson officially took possession of the property after taking the contractor to…
Library stays relevant with more books, new technology
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dinah Harris has been overseeing the Jackson-Madison County Public Library for four years, but she has worked in library services for many more than that. In those years, accessing…
Man charged with threatening man with machete
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of wielding a machete at a family member now faces an aggravated assault charge. Cory Wilbourn, 45, reportedly threatened the…
Union University's Saturday graduation moved indoors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Attention all Union University graduates and their families. With rain in the forecast for Saturday, university officials have made the decision to move the graduation ceremony indoors. Saturday's commencement will…
