Jackson, Madison Co. celebrate Do the Write Thing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is the 13th year for the Do the Write Thing challenge in Jackson and Madison County. City leaders, teachers and students were at Jackson City Hall to…
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What to know ahead of March 3 primaries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The presidential election is still nine months away, but the primaries for the election are fast approaching. Tennessee's presidential primary elections will be held on March 3. Both the…
Humboldt man sentenced to 15 years on gun charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jermone Lavell McBride, 39, was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court, according to a news release…
Senate rejects efforts to call more impeachment witnesses
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate rejected the idea of witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring his eventual acquittal. Senators considered pushing off final voting on his fate to next week. The vote on allowing…
Sheriff's Department asks for assistance in ID'ing vehicle
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a vehicle in connection to a theft at a Henderson business. Ring surveillance video shows a white, late 1990s to early 2000s, Ford…
Haywood Co. residents warned of scam calls
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scam in which the caller is using the name of a sheriff's office employee. In a post on the sheriff's office Facebook page, investigators say the…
Man arrested in alleged purse snatching investigations
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man is in custody after an investigation into multiple alleged thefts at the Walmart store in Union City. Union City police say an individual stole, or attempted to steal, purses from customers in the…
Dyersburg police search for burglary suspect
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police responded to a rash of car burglaries last weekend, primarily in the Farms neighborhood. Police say officers responded to multiple reports Friday, Jan. 24. The vehicles were unlocked and personal property was taken from the…
Mother asks for justice in daughter's death
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. --"What happened on June 26, 2016, that destroyed my life," said Carmen Hernandez, the mother of 17-year-old Elia Hernandez. "She wanted to go to college. She wanted to be a nurse and, you know, she was ready…
Jackson leaders prepare for February City Council meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. --Hub City leaders met to discuss how to better education for students. During Jackson's agenda review meeting Thursday, leaders discussed the public-private partnership for Madison Academic Magnet High School and Jackson Central-Merry High School. Council members have been…
Town's fire department acquires its antique truck
MILAN, Tenn.-- One local fire department gets a new, or technically old, set of wheels. "We could get a truck, an antique truck, from anybody, anywhere, but to have one that came…
Construction workers continue work on Johnnie Hale Stadium
MILAN, Tenn.-- Construction workers make progress on one local football stadium. Right now, Johnnie Hale Stadium is bare as workers remove old asphalt and the old track. School officials have approved new turf…
TSBA releases names of JMCSS Superintendent applicants
The Tennessee School Boards Association has released a list of 27 people who have applied for the Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent. The application period closed Wednesday. Ray Washington has served as interim superintendent since July. He was selected by the…
Brownsville hopes HGTV will renovate their downtown
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Another local town is hoping a major television network will renovate their downtown. Many people showed up at the Haywood County Courthouse from 4:30 to 5 p.m. in hopes HGTV will…
TWRA announces new television program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announced production of a new chapter in their television history in a news release on Thursday. The show titled, Tennessee Outdoor Journal follows previous shows called Tennessee Uncharted and Tennessee's Wildside, according…
