LEXINGTON, Tenn. — Family and friends came together to remember the life of a teen taken too soon. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that happened late Tuesday afternoon, where a 14-year-old was killed. Investigators say the two vehicle crash happened around 5:45 p.m. on Highway 412 in Decatur County. Troopers say one vehicle traveling east on…
“If he sees somebody have car trouble he’ll stop and help them… if you need money he’s got you… whatever you need he can be there. If I call him and be like, ‘hey man I’m stuck in a ditch’ at 3 o’clock in the morning… he’ll come,” said Caleb Thomas. When west Tennessean Jason Moore isn’t at his full…
JACKSON, Tenn.–Community members print out their resumes and put their best face forward for a job fair. Perimeter Behavioral Healthcare held a job fair, Wednesday afternoon. Open positions included registered nurses, licensed practical nurse, psychiatric technician and more. Interviews were conducted on-site and applicants and staff maintained covid-19 precautions such as wearing masks and getting temperature checks. “We’re looking for…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has announced federal hate crime charges in the death of a Georgia man who was killed while out for a run last year. The criminal case charging the three men in connection with the death of Ahmaud Arbery is the most significant civil rights prosecution undertaken to date by the Biden administration Justice Department….
JACKSON, Tenn. — A new class is available for those who suffer from diabetes. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension Office are hosting a free, 10 week educational program for people living with pre-diabetes and diabetes. The class is called Real Talk 101, where attendees can learn about nutrition,…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Controversy in Benton County after major changes were made in the election commission. “I’m not sure why you would go against the will of the people in order to disturb things that are working well,” said Matt Jones, Chair of the Benton County Republican Party. The Benton County Election Commission is made up of five appointed…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee is pushing for all cities within Tennessee to reopen and remove local mask authority. Business owners throughout Jackson shared their thoughts. “The customers seem to be thrilled that the mandate has been lifted and things are relaxing in Tennessee. I saw our governor on TV this morning, and he was talking about how Nashville…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers are trimming in half Gov. Bill Lee’s spending wish list items on restaurant and grocery store sales tax holidays, broadband expansion and local government grants, and planning instead to funnel $250 million into the state’s pension plan. Committees in the Republican-supermajority Legislature on Wednesday released their tweaks to the GOP governor’s spending plan. Their…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local blood center is still in critical need for donations. LIFELINE Blood Services still has a shortage of blood, and they need your help to increase their stock. LIFELINE officials say they have COVID-19 precautions in place, and appointments can still be made at the north Jackson center. They are also taking walk-in appointments, and have…
TRENTON, Tenn. — Trenton Teapot Festival events continued Wednesday with a luncheon. Many members of the First United Methodist Church in Trenton gathered to host a luncheon for the community. Women from the church gathered to prepare and sell taco salads for the community. “Most people like taco salads, so we thought that would be the easiest way to do…
