First United Methodist church honors first responders
LEXINGTON, Tenn -- The 15th anniversary of 9-11 brings up a time of remembrance of the lives lost on that day. It's also a moment to honor the brave men and women…
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Hundreds of Lexington residents support Emma Johnson's fight against cancer
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Three years ago, a Lexington teenager was diagnosed with cancer. After two surgeries to remove tumor more than 80 lymph nodes, Emma Johnson is preparing for her third surgery…
Englewood Baptist launches third campus, Englewood East with block party
JACKSON, Tenn.-Englewood Baptist Church celebrated the launch of their third campus with a community block party, Saturday. Englewood received the property formerly known as Grace Baptist Church as a gift…
JMC School System kicks off "Jackson Reads Millions" event
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted a kick-off celebration to launch their "Jackson Reads Millions" campaign, Saturday. The initiative was created to encourage students and their families to start reading…
"Rock the Block" benefits Crockett Co. Carl Perkins Center
ALAMO, Tenn.-Half of Alamo's court square was shut down for a huge block party, Saturday afternoon. "Rock the Block" was sponsored by the Crockett County Carl Perkins Center for the…
Contestants compete in 15th annual "Country Showdown"
JACKSON, Tenn.-An event held Saturday brought out contestants who competed in the preliminary round for the "Country Showdown." West Tennesseans filled "The Ned" in downtown Jackson, who came out to support contestants. This is the 14th year for the competition,…
Road race to honor Massachusetts Marine scheduled
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A fundraising road race in memory of a Marine from Springfield killed in attacks on military facilities in Tennessee is scheduled for this weekend. The Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan 5K Remembrance Run is scheduled for…
Tennessee Supreme Court to decide on residency
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A case before the state Supreme Court could help determine when residency challenges for judicial candidates can be considered. The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/2cNrQQ8) reports that the case heard by the high court relates to a…
Usher performs hometown concert at Chattanooga school
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The entertainer Usher has returned to his home town of Chattanooga to perform a concert at a school he attended as a boy. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports (http://bit.ly/2cNr31H ) that Friday night's event at…
Smoke inhalation likely causes of deaths in Clarksville fire
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An elderly couple has died in a fire at a Clarksville home. The Leaf-Chronicle reports (http://leafne.ws/2cNOEPM ) that the fire was called in to the fire department at around 3 a.m. on Saturday and that the…
Improvised bomb disposed of outside Tennessee nursing home
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a suspicious object that was found outside a suburban Nashville nursing home was an improvised explosive device. It was spotted inside an employee's car Saturday morning by a worker who was ending her shift…
Area relief ministries hosts 3rd annual 5K Color Run
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The streets of downtown Jackson were lit with a variety of colors for the 3rd annual 5K Color Run. Area Relief Ministries hosts the run every year, and organizers said…
South Side Hawks play without head coach
BOLIVAR, Tenn -- A school comes out to support their team after a shocking week. On Friday, without the presence of their head coach, the South Side Hawks took on…
High school students charged with rape in Sevier Co.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Three high school students in Sevier County have been charged with raping a male classmate at school earlier this week. Police say the accuser suffered no serious physical injuries in the Tuesday incident. The Knoxville News…
Lane College hosts annual Campus & Community Expo
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College opened its doors Friday to host the school's second annual Campus and Community Expo. Hundreds of students came out to learn about organizations on campus as well as local…
