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…
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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…
Hearing set for accused Union City gunman
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A man charged in a Wednesday shooting that injured a woman is still behind bars. Bronzie Johnson Jr., 19, of Union City, is facing an attempted second-degree murder charge after police say he shot a woman twice.…
Jackson resident known for 'Tim's Corner' celebrates birthday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A well-known face in Jackson and the star of "Tim's Corner" celebrates a birthday. Tim Coats, known for his smile and wave just outside his home in Jackson Oaks in north Jackson,…
Experts share tips to save cash while staying cool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When temperatures climb, so can your utility bill. However, heating and cooling experts say you can save money by doing several simple things. Cody Thomas works for…
General Cable in Jackson to add 50 jobs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local manufacturer is set to add about 50 jobs at their Jackson plant. General Cable, a wire and cable manufacturer, is expanding production, company officials and the…
ABC livestream of Muhammad Ali's funeral
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The funeral ceremony for Muhammad Ali is set to begin at around 1 p.m. You can watch a livestream of ABC's coverage of the ceremony and the procession leading up to it.
Madison Co. employee facing sex charges placed on paid leave
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An employee of the Madison County Public Defender’s Office charged with sex offenses involving two minors is currently on administrative leave with pay, according to the office. [caption id="attachment_163884" align="alignleft"…
