Miss Tennessee Week 2016 officially kicks off with meet and greet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thirty-six young women have made their way to the Hub City this weekend to compete for the title of Miss Tennessee. Contestants made their first public appearances…
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Handbell concert rings for the first time at local church
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Cast of Bronze held their first concert at first Presbyterian church of Jackson Sunday night on their 14th annual tour, "The Stars Await." With 16 players and more…
Car drives into crowd in Selmer, kills 2
SELMER, Tenn -- An engaged couple was killed in a tragic crash Saturday afternoon during the Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival in downtown Selmer according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.…
Residents dispose of unwanted paper and prescription drugs
JACKSON, Tenn. --Saturday afternoon Jackson State Representative, Jimmy Eldridge and the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance joined forces to promote identity theft prevention and consumer protection. Anything paper that needed to be shredded, these shredding trucks were able to care…
Jackson kids tour emergency vehicles at Safety Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A safety fair was held at the Kroger in east Jackson this afternoon. Local law enforcement, EMS and the American Red Cross were on hand to answer questions. Kids were able to tour emergency vehicles and even take…
Kids fishing rodeo attracts hundreds to community park
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Since monday people weren't allowed to fish at Muse Park in preparations for the annual kids fishing rodeo. "A skillet better look out," fisherman william harrison said. "Skillet…
Local church holds community parade
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Highland Park Church paraded through the neighborhood Saturday trying to engage their community. The parade ends a week long celebration which included a free basketball clinic, a movie night…
McNairy Co. Sheriff's Office: Selmer man arrested, charged with rape of child
SELMER, Tenn. -- A Corrections Corporation of America correctional officer has been arrested and charged with rape of a child, among other charges, according to authorities. [caption id="attachment_164107" align="alignleft"…
McNairy Co. musical heritage recognized, celebrated with annual Hall of Fame event
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-McNairy County came together Friday night to celebrate their musical heritage and those who have made music over the years. The annual Hall of Fame ceremony started…
Man wanted in connection to Memorial Day shooting turns himself in to police
JACKSON, Tenn.-Investigators said a man wanted in connection to a shooting late last month has turned himself in to police. Jackson police tell us Tychicus Randle turned himself in Friday,…
Local agency helps create new 911 training guidelines
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- New guidelines for 911 dispatchers have been released that will help first responders all across the country and could potentially save more lives. Thirteen organizations all across…
Southern Baptist president calls for racial reconciliation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 170 years after the Southern Baptist Convention's creation, the predominately white denomination says they need to build a bridge over the racial divide. "Really, the…
'Redneck Island' opens on Beech Lake in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- As summer closes in and temperatures soar, a unique way to cool off opens up at Beech Lake. Redneck Island, a floating fun center complete with water…
Deputies say accused ID thief may have more victims
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is jailed on accusations of identity theft involving at least five victims, and deputies say there may be even more. …
Contest seeks to find best 'slug burger' of them all
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you're from southwest Tennessee, you most likely know what a "slug burger" is. The soybean concoction has quite the following, so much so that the city of Selmer…
