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Mayor Scott Conger adds new members to his staff

JACKSON, Tenn. --Mayor Scott Conger brought two new people into his administration, Monday morning. "Today is actually Lauren and Bobby's first day, they did their orientation this morning and have gone to work…

Tennessee Hemp Association hosts panel discussion

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Tennessee Hemp Industries Association held a panel discussion Monday night. It was held at Jackson State Community College in the McWherter Center Auditorium.  State representatives and law enforcement officials were on the panel. Hemp farmers were in the…

Sinkholes still open after flash flooding last week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After flash flooding caused a large sinkhole behind West Town Commons last Wednesday, business owners are still trying to get back to normal. "Originally, we had lost water pressure on Wednesday…

West Tennessee counties spared from severe flooding

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Tennessee residents woke up Monday morning to rain from Tropical Depression Barry, but the area was spared the worst of it. It's not uncommon to see rushing water or standing…

Deputies seek to ID man in attempted 4-wheeler theft investigation

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking the public for help identifying a person of interest as they investigate an attempted four-wheeler theft. The Crockett County Sheriff's Office shared an image from video surveillance during an attempted four-wheeler theft in…

Unwieldy TennCare system confused officials, led to purge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A newspaper investigation says the unwieldy paperwork system behind Tennessee's low-income health insurance program caused thousands of children to lose coverage. The Tennessean investigation says late, incomplete and unreturned paperwork made it difficult for TennCare to…

Tropical Depression Barry impacts West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. --If you heard sirens or saw warnings on your phone Sunday, it's all due to Tropical Depression Barry. A few local areas have been impacted Sunday with flooding, caused by periods…

Jackson students gather for back-to-school bash

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students in Jackson gathered Saturday for an end-of-summer bash before school starts. King Riders Motorcycle Club sponsored the back-to-school bash at Centennial Park near the Parkview Learning Center. Students enjoyed free food and received backpacks with school…

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