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…
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'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…
Many offer up prayers during National Day of Prayer
HENDERSON, Tenn.-Many gathered in downtown Henderson to offer up prayers as part of the National Day of Prayer. The gathering, originally set for the lawn of the Chester County courthouse…
Runners hit the pavement for 5K to raise funds, awareness for epilepsy
JACKSON, Tenn.-Rain and cooler temperatures did not stop dozens of runners from hitting the streets for a good cause. Runners in the "Epilepsy Can Kiss it 5K" made their way through Liberty…
Union Univ. to host debate tournament, need volunteer judges
JACKSON, Tenn.-Union University is asking for your help in recognizing the hard work of students around the country. Hundreds of home schooled high schoolers will converge on the north Jackson campus in…
JMCSS leaders announce possible bus delays Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students in the Jackson-Madison County School System who ride the bus may see delays Friday, May 5. Parents of bus riders received an automated phone call Thursday evening informing…
Home burglary suspect flees from car accident
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher says he needs your help finding the suspects in a string of daytime home burglaries that have happened over…
Bill would allow guns in public buildings or require more security
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bill changing security at many public buildings clears the Tennessee House of Representatives. The Senate could vote on it soon. Metal detectors screened people Thursday for…
Woman accused of stealing from Macy's display cases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local woman faces multiple charges involving theft from Macy's. Corsica Jefferies is accused of taking the master keys to several display cases…
High school seniors give words of advice to elementary students
MAURY CITY, Tenn. -- The Class of 2017 takes a walk down memory lane, having once studied in the same classrooms as the students cheering them on at Maury…
ID theft suspect accused of opening accounts in deceased woman's name
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman faces two counts of identity theft on accusations of opening accounts in a deceased woman's name. Cookie Fowler is charged with opening accounts with AT&T and DirecTV on April…
TBI releases annual hate crime & violence against officers studies
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation shares the latest findings from an annual study on hate crimes in the Volunteer State. That data comes from police departments across the state, all submitted through Tennessee's Incident Based Reporting System. Overall,…
Trenton Teapot Festival block party canceled due to weather
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The annual block party for the Trenton Teapot Festival has been canceled due to weather. Organizers say the event does not have a rain date and will not be rescheduled, according to a post on the event's…
5 students charged in Dresden High School vandalism
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five Dresden High School students are now charged with vandalism in an incident that damaged the school's football field and other property. The field and other school property…
Middle Tenn. sheriff sentenced to 50 months in e-cig scheme
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (AP) -- A jailed Tennessee sheriff has been sentenced to about four years in prison for charges related to profiting from the sale of electronic cigarettes to inmates. The Tennessean reports that 41-year-old former Rutherford County sheriff…
