City of Brownsville now facing federal lawsuit
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The city of Brownsville is now facing a federal lawsuit making claims of excessive force and wrongful arrest. Edwin Smith is the man behind the lawsuit. He…
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Huntingdon's 'The Dixie' hosts national movie premiere
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A Hollywood movie premiere Monday night brings one West Tennessee town into the company of New York and L.A. The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon is screening the movie "Room." The author of the book…
Salvation Army seeks bell ringers for upcoming season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bells will be ringing soon near West Tennessee store fronts. The Salvation Army says they're looking for bell ringers. Many of these are paid positions. The organization said…
Deadline looms for students to apply for Tennessee Promise
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, Nov. 2, is the last day high school seniors across Tennessee can apply for next year's Tennessee Promise. After completing the application for two years of free tuition at any community college or technical school in…
Some Jackson firefighters to train at senior citizen safety program in Fla.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some members of the Jackson Fire Department soon will be going to Florida to participate in a safety event. The safety program is sponsored by the National Fire…
Several West Tenn. cities hold elections this week
MILAN, Tenn. -- It's November, and several West Tennessee cities are holding important municipal elections. In just more than 12 hours, voters across West Tennessee will be hitting the polls for…
Deputies charge 2 men with scamming elderly woman in Weakley County
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators have arrested two men on charges of scamming an elderly woman out of thousands of dollars after offering to pressure wash her house. Clarence Worley, 49,…
Jackson dentist buys back Halloween candy to benefit nonprofit
NORTH JACKSON -- Help teenage girls in need by getting rid of unwanted Halloween candy. A Jackson dentist has a program that could turn your unopened candy into money for…
The Kirkin' of the Tartans honors heritage
[gtxvideo vid="DtKBHCJL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DtKBHCJL.jpg" vtitle="Kirkin of the tartans”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Centuries of heritage were honored this morning with plaid in hand. First Presbyterian Church in Jackson took a trip back to its beginnings Sunday with a special service…
Thanksgiving dinner raises money for fire department
SIDONIA, Tenn.-- Hundreds of people had an early turkey dinner Sunday afternoon to support their local heroes. The Sidonia Fire Department held their annual Thanksgiving meal, a fundraiser to support the volunteer fire department. Board members say this is one…
Great Candy Buy Back supports troops overseas
[gtxvideo vid="bEPBKcS2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bEPBKcS2.jpg" vtitle="CAndy buy back”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization wants your unwanted Halloween candy. West Tennessee Pediatric Dental will pay Eden of Youth Town $1 per pound for up to five pounds for your unopened…
Many housed by Room in the Inn program
[gtxvideo vid="tXCWmpQQ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tXCWmpQQ.jpg" vtitle="Room in the Inn”] WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many homeless men will now have a place to sleep during cold winter nights. The "Room in the Inn" is a program that seeks to help homeless…
Former Senator, Actor Fred Thompson dies at 73
[gtxvideo vid="QMPtys9f" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QMPtys9f.jpg" vtitle="Fred Thompson”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Fred Thompson, a Republican U.S. senator for eight years who also acted in feature films and on television, has died, his family says in a statement. The statement says…
North Jackson street draws hundreds for tricks and treats
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of kids across West Tennessee dodged Mother Nature's "trick" to get a Halloween "treat". The threat of rain didn't stop kids in costumes from hitting the streets. From ghouls to knights, everyone made a scene and…
Library hosts haunted house for residents
[gtxvideo vid="UYFv6Ztf" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UYFv6Ztf.jpg" vtitle="Library Haunted House 10SAT”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Education got a little spooky Saturday morning. The Jackson-Madison County Library was filled with screams instead of silence. The library hosted its first ever haunted house. Visitors were…
