Jackson civic group honors Woman of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After years of service to the Jackson community, the Hub City honors its newest Woman of the Year. The Jackson Rotary Club surprised Mary Jane…
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Police seek to ID 2 women in use of stolen credit card
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify two women in connection with the recent use of a stolen credit card at two Jackson businesses. Surveillance video from Kmart on Old Hickory Boulevard captured two unidentified women…
Lane College hosts alums turned authors at African-American Literature Read-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College hosted an African-American Literature Read-in Wednesday in honor of Black History Month. Two former Lane students, Leon Freeman and Donatello Grey, who are now published…
Brownsville native & JC Penney CEO meets with President Trump at White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump hosted a listening session Wednesday with retail leaders from across the country, including Brownsville native and JCPenney CEO Marvin Ellison. Ellison was seated…
Man pleads guilty in deadly Decatur Co. pontoon boat crash
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is sentenced to serve 10 months of a 10-year sentence after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide and boating under the influence. [caption id="attachment_178951" align="alignleft"…
JMCSS superintendent finalists prepare for interviews
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a busy week for Jackson-Madison County School System superintendent finalists. "Dr. Knipp tomorrow, Dr. Jones on Thursday and Mr. Hassell on Friday," School Board Chairman Bob…
Milan mayor addresses state of the city
MILAN, Tenn.-Leaders in the the city of Milan gave an update on how the town is doing with a State of the City address Tuesday night. The head of each…
TN Suicide Prevention Network offer 24/7 crisis text line
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-There is a new way for Tennesseans struggling with thoughts of suicide to get help. The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network has partnered with the crisis text line to offer 24/7…
Dyersburg pet oxygen mask saves family dog
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Emergency responders say their first time using a pet oxygen mask likely saved a family dog's life. "We was asleep, and I couldn't breath and got…
Henry Co. inmates charged with trying to escape from jail
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three West Tennessee inmates face more charges after deputies say they were caught trying to beat their way out of jail. Everette Lamb, Douglas Royal and Justin Smith…
State rep. seeks to address who pays for 'excessive' receptions for lawmakers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- When state legislators are not in session, they're often wined and dined by lobbyists, special interest groups and even businesses. The events are sometimes…
Barbershop quartet harmonizes to help local learning center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local a cappella group surprised people across the Jackson area this Valentine’s Day. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. The Casey Jones Barbershop…
Martin City Board approves $11.3 million loan for new police station, library & fire station
MARTIN, Tenn. -- One local community is expanding after their city board approves a multi-million dollar loan to improve the city. The Martin City Board unanimously approved an $11.3…
Rose Hill student wins statewide fire prevention poster contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Olivia Smith, a third grader at Rose Hill School, took first place in a statewide fire prevention poster contest. Local mayors and the Jackson Fire Department congratulated…
Police seek to identify woman in ID theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers are working to identify a woman they say used a cloned debit card to fraudulently buy over $300 worth of items from a local store. Video surveillance captured the woman making the purchases around 8 p.m.…
