Works by local artists on display at The Ned
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens came out to The Ned Tuesday night to enjoy new exhibits featuring 2 local artists. Hundreds of works were on display, including the ones called the "Funky Faces" exhibit…
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Jackson police shut down three massage parlors
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police shut down three massage parlors late Tuesday afternoon, each under investigation for alleged illegal activity including prostitution. According to police, Diamond Massage on Bowling Drive is the…
Newsom enters plea in connection to 2015 murder
JACKSON, Tenn.-A guilty plea was made Tuesday in connection with a 2015 murder in west Jackson. According to the DA's office, Leslie Newsom pleaded guilty to two counts of filing a…
Fire chief says over 6,000 attended Firefighters Freedom Festival
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After one of West Tennessee's biggest Fourth of July celebrations, crews spent Tuesday cleaning up. Chief Eric Turner…
Local campers get cultured at 4-H dairy class
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local summer camp starts to wrap up a monthlong program to help kids learn more about dairy. "I had a lot of fun," camper Jordan Smith said. Camp-goers of…
Jackson police to add new precinct north of I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City Council members approve adding a new police precinct to north Jackson at a Tuesday meeting. City officials said traffic on the Highway 45 bypass near Carriage…
Memphis mom charged in kids' stabbing deaths taken to institute
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a mother charged with fatally stabbing four of her children has been taken to a mental health institute after a brief court appearance. Shelby County Sheriff's Office spokesman Earle Farrell says 29-year-old Shanynthia Gardner was…
Man airlifted after crashing into building in Kenton
KENTON, Tenn. -- A man was airlifted Tuesday after striking a building with his vehicle near downtown Kenton. Police Chief Shelia Barnes said it is not yet clear what caused the…
2 women plead not guilty to vehicular homicide, drag racing charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two suspects in an alleged vehicular homicide which killed a Jackson couple appeared Tuesday morning in court. Makarious Searcy and Jordan Bailey are accused in the deaths of Jay…
Former church intern pleads not guilty to solicitation of minor charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former intern at a local church pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to charges of solicitation of a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Heath…
Fourth of July parade celebrations
MCLEMORESVILLE, Tenn-- Among the fourth of July fun communities across west Tennessee celebrated with annual parades. Doesn't matter the age or where you are people all over agreed they were excited…
Third annual Firefighters Freedom Festival is a success
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thousands of West Tennesseans enjoyed the largest Fourth of July festival in the Hub City. The rain didn't stop people from coming out Monday night to the…
Discovery Park hosts inaugural 'Ringing of the Bell' July 4 celebration
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- It's been almost 240 years since the Liberty Bell rang throughout America to announce their Declaration of Independence, and Monday the Discovery Park of America honored that moment…
Shiloh National Military Park brings history to life for Independence Day
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An Independence Day celebration at Shiloh National Military Park took visitors back in time. Visitors to the military park had four chances Monday to catch the show as living…
Firefighters Freedom Festival underway in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The third annual Firefighters Freedom Festival is underway at McKellar Sipes Regional Airport just outside Jackson. Chief Eric Turner of the Madison County Fire Department said the fireworks are still set to start around 9 p.m. There are over 20…
