JACKSON, Tenn. -- The tax-free weekend is kicking off with shoppers flying to the stores in search of bargains and to avoid paying sales tax. Starting Friday, people across the state made their way to stores to save a little…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's office is selling military equipment to make money. "A lot of people are under the misconception that I'm buying this stuff," said Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd. "I'm not buying this stuff. It's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police were involved in a pursuit of a driver Friday night in East Jackson. Jackson Police say they attempted to stop a driver around 9:20 p.m. Friday on a traffic charge. Investigators say the driver did…
UPDATE: LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department confirms they have made an arrest in connection to the armed robbery of a Lexington grocery store Friday evening. Earlier in the evening, Lexington police released a photo of the person of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Navy crew member from Jackson is posthumously honored more than 70 years after losing his life while serving his country. The family of Seaman First Class James Cunningham of Jackson is receiving the Purple Heart on…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Livestock 4-H Club members celebrated Beef Month Friday at the Henderson Farmers Market. "When they come here, they can learn OK, this is where my food comes…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school board member faces a petition that could remove her from her position. "I really don't understand why there's a petition against me," said JMCSS school board member Doris Black. "I could understand if I…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Get ready for the "Fabulous Feud"! The game show fundraiser will be held Saturday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Greg Hammond and Sarah McClain will host "Make Me a Deal," and Steve Beverly is scheduled to host…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee death row inmate has declined to choose the method of his execution scheduled for mid-August. Making no choice would result in death by lethal injection. Tennessee Department of Correction spokeswoman Neysa Taylor said in…
UPDATE: A suspect is now in custody after a chase Friday near Cedar Grove. The man was spotted by a resident on Terry Road and taken into custody by a deputy, according to Director of Public Safety Walter Smothers. Smothers…
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- A group of eight Girl Scouts from across the country spent part of their summer volunteering in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Their efforts included rehabilitating trails, cleaning campgrounds, removing invasive plants and providing educational…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Navy crew member of Jackson is honored more than 70 years later thanks to modern technology. The U.S. Navy says the USS Eagle P-E 56 was torpedoed by German…
Tennessee -- As hospitals across the state continue to close, many are looking at their options for health care in rural communities. In a conference call Thursday, three Tennesseans who are dealing with the effects of hospital closures across the…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Children across West Tennessee received free school supplies and safety tips in Henry County Thursday afternoon. This year's Safe Kids Day was hosted by the Henry County Medical…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local school teachers are leaving the classroom and going into neighborhoods to get students excited for the school year. "Just felt the need to get out and meet the…
