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…
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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…
City of Selmer hosts 'Freedom Festival'
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The city of Selmer hosted their annual Freedom Festival in the city park to celebrate the Fourth of July. Festivities began Monday with a free kids parade in the park,…
Woman involved in McNairy Co. crash has died
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An Adamsville woman has died from injuries sustained in a Thursday crash near Selmer, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Wanda Plunk, 75, died Sunday morning at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, according to a…
Dyer residents sport red, white & blue at 32nd annual Dyer Station parade
DYER, Tenn. -- The Independence Day celebrations got an early start Monday in Dyer for their annual parade. Families lined the streets for the 32nd annual Dyer Station Fourth of July…
Fireworks stands are popping as last-minute shoppers stock up
MILAN, Tenn. -- Customers stocked up on fireworks Monday for the Fourth of July. Some fireworks stands said they have been slammed. Workers rang up customers making last-minute purchases at a…
THP identifies Camden man killed in head-on crash
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified a Camden man killed in a Sunday afternoon car crash. Rickey Anderson, 59, was killed in a head-on collision that occurred around 4:16 p.m. on Highway 641 just south of Ruby…
Festival of the lakes BBQ contest returns after 3-year hiatus
LEXINGTON, Tenn -- A three day event and Henderson county tradition heated up for day two of the Festival of the Lakes. Executive Director of the Henderson county Chamber of…
1 killed in Benton Co. crash
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- At least one person died in a Sunday evening car crash in Benton County, according to Sheriff Kenny Christopher. Sheriff Christopher said the wreck happened about two miles North of Interstate 40 on Highway 641 South.…
Crews busy setting up for third annual Firefighter's Freedom Festival
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. ---The Madison County Fire Department is busy at work Sunday getting ready for the Third Annual Firefighters Freedom festival. Firefighter's said they are planning for a big crowd. "The first…
Fireworks At Jackson Generals Ballpark
JACKSON, Tenn -- What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with fireworks. Tonight the Jackson Generals celebrated Independence Day early with a 4th of July themed set of fireworks. "The…
Families enjoy holiday weekend on Beech Lake
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- With today being the first day of this three day holiday weekend, folks are heading to the lake to enjoy the water. Early Saturday morning boaters canoed for miles…
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency urges boater safety
LEXINGTON, Tenn -- Fun on the water is what people all across the state are experiencing this weekend, but with that fun comes responsibility. As folks say hello to summer at…
