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Emotional Sea of Blue honors fallen hero

BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Hundreds came out to light up the streets in a Sea of Blue Saturday night in Bolivar to honor a fallen hero. Deputy…

Humboldt police investigate Saturday shooting

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-- Humboldt police are investigating a shooting. Police say few details can be released right now, but a man showed up to the hospital Saturday night with a gun shot wound.…

Wildfire victim writes letter to juveniles accused of arson

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A man whose wife and daughters were killed in a wildfire that spread through Gatlinburg says he has forgiven the two juveniles who have been accused of starting it. The Knoxville News-Sentinel reports (http://bit.ly/2htuv1F ) Michael…

West Tennessee man donates blankets to the elderly for Christmas

JACKSON, Tenn -- One west Tennessee man brings holiday cheer to those who may not have family and friends around during this time of year. "We're going to be…

CME Church kicks off 146th anniversary with Founders Day celebration in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens gathered Friday evening to kick off a celebration and honor those in the community. The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is kicking off their 146th Founders Day celebration with an awards banquet to honor local heroes. This year's honorees…

Milan Mayor hopes to spread Christmas cheer

MILAN, Tenn -- A sound no driver wants to hear. Traffic stops in the city of Milan will sound a little differently. Drivers pulled over for minor incidents will have a…

Local church donates bikes to elementary students for Christmas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas came early Friday for some local elementary students. The congregation of St. James Baptist Church donated 45 bicycles to Lincoln Elementary School to give to students. The…

Local educators save 2-month-old baby

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. -- After a mother realizes her 2-month-old baby boy isn't breathing and is nowhere near a hospital for help, her quick thinking leads to a life-saving miracle.…

Investigators nab suspected package thieves, recover stolen property

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thieves target packages this holiday season. Investigators said they follow delivery trucks then strike when no one is watching. "Everybody thinks it's a time for giving, but…

Air-Evac opens new base in Decatur County

PARSONS, Tenn. — In one West Tennessee county there is only one hospital, and transport to bigger cities could take more than an hour. Now there is a…

THP identifies man killed in single-vehicle crash in McNairy County

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed in an early morning single-vehicle crash Friday in Michie. Jason W. Schlesser, 32, of Michie was killed in the crash that took place…

Tennessee electors pledge strong support for President-elect Trump

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - There isn't expected to be any dissent when Tennessee's 11 members of the electoral college cast their ballots Monday at the state Capitol. Donald Trump overwhelmingly won Tennessee last month, and the state's Republican electors say…

Obama issues disaster declaration for East Tennessee wildfires

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration to speed federal recovery aid to victims of the recent deadly wildfires in a hard-hit eastern Tennessee county. A White House statement late Thursday says the declaration is…

33 graduate as part of 2016 Leadership Jackson program

JACKSON, Tenn.- 33 local business professionals graduated from the Jackson Chamber's 20-16 "Leadership Jackson" program, Thursday night. The program gives these business professionals an opportunity to better understand the community and the challenges it faces. Class members visited community landmarks,…