Snapchat post lands Jackson man in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Snapchat post lands a man in Jackson City Court Monday on a count of solicitation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators said last week someone spotted…
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City prepares to kick off ‘Month of Miracles’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is gearing up for its annual "Month of Miracles." For the fourth year, volunteers will participate in "National Volunteer Month" in April by joining…
Madison Co. Republicans host annual Reagan Day Fundraising Dinner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds gathered Monday evening in north Jackson to celebrate the Grand Old Party. The Madison County Republican Party hosted its 15th annual Reagan Day Fundraising Dinner on the…
Information on Jackson’s “Month of Miracles”
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Chattanooga ecologist praises nature park at Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A Chattanooga ecologist says Volkswagen has been a great environmental partner for the area. Bill Phillips' company, Envision Ecology, consulted on the development of the Enterprise South Nature Park that accompanied construction of the $1 billion…
Alabama to be hub of scientific study of Southern tornadoes
ATLANTA (AP) - Weather researchers say they expect about 40 scientists from around the nation to participate in "VORTEX Southeast," an upcoming study of the unique characteristics of tornadoes that develop in the South. Like earlier studies in the Midwest,…
Woman who tried to self-abort won’t face attempted murder
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - The attorney for a Tennessee woman accused of trying to end her pregnancy with a coat hanger says the woman will not face attempted murder charges. Public Defender Gerald Melton told a Murfreesboro judge Monday morning…
Tennessee voters head to presidential primary polls Tuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee voters head to the polls on Tuesday to make their choices for the Republican or Democratic nominee for president. Republican candidate Marco Rubio held a rally at the Knoxville airport on Monday, the last of…
Senate OKs cap on liquor store ownership in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state Senate has approved a bill that would place new limits on liquor store ownership in Tennessee, shrugging off concerns raised by some Republicans about creating special protections from market forces. The bill sponsored by…
City’s DUI arrests rise despite dip in DUI arrests statewide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The number of people arrested for driving under the influence in Chattanooga has risen despite a decrease in the number of DUI arrests statewide. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports (http://bit.ly/1KZz2mX ) a recent annual Tennessee…
Famed Alfred Stieglitz Collection returns to Fisk University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The famed Alfred Stieglitz Collection has returned to Nashville's Fisk University. WPLN-FM reports (http://bit.ly/1LrryJl ) the artwork will be unveiled April 7 after spending two years in Arkansas' Crystal Bridges museum. The artwork created controversy and…
Former NFL offensive lineman David Douglas dies at 52
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - David Douglas, a former offensive lineman who played five seasons in the NFL, has died. He was 52 years old. Douglas' wife, Karla Douglas, said Monday that her husband died of brain cancer Saturday at their…
Man killed in skiing accident at Beaver Creek Resort
VAIL, Colo. (AP) - Friends and family are mourning the death of a 39-year-old man who was killed in a skiing accident at Beaver Creek Resort. The Vail Daily reports (http://goo.gl/qRNhxO ) Sam Beall, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was pronounced dead…
Local mom welcomes Leap Day baby boy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're born on Feb. 29, you may call yourself a Leapling, and many will probably ask when you celebrate your birthday. Monday morning at 9:21, Laura Long had to answer that question as she welcomed her first baby boy, Luke Daniel Long,…
Tenn. College of Applied Technology McKenzie creates Leap Year time capsule
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie celebrated Leap Day by placing items in a time capsule. The capsule was built by the welding technology program, and students wrote letters and built items to be placed inside.…
Man charged with murder in 2012 Humboldt homicide
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officers arrested a man Monday on a murder charge in a 2012 cold case in Humboldt. Benjamin Byrer, 34, of Humboldt is charged with second-degree murder in the 2012 death…
Woman faces drug charges after search of Jackson motel room
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman appeared Monday in city court on drug charges stemming from a search at the Scottish Inns motel in north Jackson. Ashley Davis faces charges of drug possession, evading arrest…
Officers train to teach public about active shooter situations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several dozen law enforcement officers from all over the country trained Monday right here in the Hub City to become trainers for the public. The Madison County Sheriff's Office hosted the "Train the Trainer" session, which trains officers…
State’s ‘LEAP’ initiative works to build marketable skills in students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Labor Education Alignment Program, or LEAP, is showcasing its successes at sites across the state. Education and employer sites throughout the twelve "LEAP" site areas, including in Jackson, held events Monday, on "Leap Day," to demonstrate…
Jackson Fire Dept. instructor arrested on DUI charge
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Jackson Fire Department employee is facing charges after a weekend traffic stop. Mark David Williams, 41, of Oakfield is charged with DUI and violation of implied consent law after he…
Thunderstorms Possible on Tuesday
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WEATHER UPDATE
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE REGION TODAY WILL PROVIDE DRY CONDITIONS WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE 60S TO NEAR 70 FOR HIGHS. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP TO THE WEST OF THE REGION TUESDAY AND AN ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT WILL…
Officers search for suspect in armed robbery at Milan Dollar General
Milan, Tenn. -- Officers are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that took place Monday morning at a Dollar General store. Milan police…
Roller coaster with rain chances this week
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Warm end to February but Rain is on the way
[gtxvideo vid="VqTHGiwW" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VqTHGiwW-120.jpg?cachebust=1456627087712" vtitle="Weathercast 6pm.flv"] Weather Update: 8:30 PM Saturday Beautiful afternoon we had for our Saturday! Temperatures continue to remain warm for the rest of the weekend. Tonight temps will be a bit warmer than they were…
Feb’s Last Weekend Weather: Wonderful
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Weekly crime march through Lincoln Courts
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jacksonians who said they are fed up with crime in the city marched against violence Friday afternoon. City councilman Johnny Dodd led the group around Lincoln Courts Apartments. Dodd…
Area businesses honored at annual ‘Jewel Awards’
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hundreds of people packed Oman Arena Friday night for the 15th annual Jewel Awards. The event, hosted by the Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce, recognized outstanding African American entrepreneurs…
WBBJ Meteorologist Eddie Holmes Retiring
JACKSON, Tenn. — After 39 years as a broadcast meteorologist, Eddie Holmes will be signing off for the last time. "I've been notorious for having several jobs in addition to WBBJ.…
Tennesseans get free trees as part of ’50K Tree Day’
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Across the Volunteer State, people are getting free trees as a part of the state's 50K Tree Day. In Gibson County, more than 400 trees were given…
Henry Co. Helping Hand yearly auction nears final week
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local tradition that's lasted more than 30 years is wrapping up soon for the 2016 season. The Helping Hand of Henry County's annual auction will end next Wednesday.…
Trenton police seek to ID suspects in business break-ins
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify suspects after two Trenton businesses were burglarized early Thursday morning. The House of Spirits and Trenton Food Mart, both located…
Local troops gear up for National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local girl scouts are gearing up for a big weekend. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend kicked off Friday. Organizers say the famous cookie-selling program provides life skills including money management and people skills. The proceeds go to the local troops and…
Dog rescue to hold bake sale to benefit family of Noah Chamberlin
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A dog rescue is set to hold a fundraiser to help animals as well as the family of Noah Chamberlin. Mainely Dog Rescue will gather with friends, supporters and animal lovers Saturday for a bake sale. The sale will be held…
Sunny and Warm Weekend Ahead
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Man faces evading arrest, drug charges after fleeing during traffic stop
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A traffic stop for a light violation led to an evading arrest charge for a man deputies say fled on foot after lying about his identity. When deputies stopped the…
Police: Loaded gun found on couch with toddler during drug search
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing child endangerment, gun and drug charges after police say they found a loaded handgun beneath a pillow where a toddler was lying on a couch. Officers executed…
WEATHER UPDATE
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE AREA IS GIVING US DRY AND SUNNIER WEATHER. HIGHS THIS AFTERNOON WILL REACH THE UPPER 40S TO LOWER 50S, WITH LOWS TONIGHT IN THE LOW 30S. SURFACE WINDS PRIMARIALY OUT OF THE SOUTH WILL HELP…
Police investigate school bus crash in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police say they're investigating an early morning school bus crash. They say it happened around 7:30 a.m. Friday at the intersection of 17th Avenue and Mitchell Street. Authorities say 28 children were on the bus at…
City council members mull over agenda for March meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson city council members meet to lay out the agenda for next week's March meeting, which includes three budget amendments. They include donating old bullet proof vests to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for its security staff and purchasing two…
Clinton begins campaign sweep through TN
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hillary Clinton supporters were out in full-force, Thursday night as a group known as the "Arkansas Travelers" brought their 4-day campaign event to north Jackson. Clinton herself will hit the campaign trail in the Volunteer State this weekend, with…
NIH taking first steps to huge precision medicine project
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is moving ahead with a major project to learn how to better tailor treatments and preventive care to people's genes, environment and lifestyle. As part of the Precision Medicine Initiative, the National Institutes of…
Iowa board rejects Tennessee firm’s mental hospital proposal
ANKENY, Iowa (AP) - Iowa regulators have voted not to let a Tennessee-based company build a psychiatric hospital in Bettendorf. The Iowa Health Facilities Council voted 2-2 Wednesday at its meeting in Ankeny on the $14 million, 72-bed proposal by…
Tennessee AD Dave Hart: Sexual assault unacceptable act
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart held a news conference Thursday at the university, two weeks after a federal lawsuit was filed Feb. 9 in…
Prosecutors want 50-year term for math teacher’s teen killer
SALEM, Mass. (AP) - Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a Massachusetts teenager who raped and killed his math teacher to at least 50 years in prison. Seventeen-year-old Philip Chism will be sentenced Friday in the 2013 killing of…
Board of Education to formalize teacher discipline policy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Board of Education members say the board will seek to formalize a teacher disciplinary policy in order to prevent inconsistent punishments from being handed down. The Tennessean (http://tnne.ws/24rIUw1 ) reports that the board affirmed support…
Therapist says sportscaster depressed after stalker released
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A psychotherapist has testified that sportscaster and TV host Erin Andrews was anxious and depressed after a man who stalked her and posted secretly recorded nude videos of her on the Internet was let out of…
State issues $10,000 fine for Potomac River latex spill
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) - The Maryland Department of the Environment says it's fining papermaker Verso Corp. $10,000 for two chemical spills that tainted the Potomac River last fall. Agency spokesman Jay Apperson said in an email Thursday that the spills…
Elvis Presley’s doctor, ‘Dr. Nick’ Nichopoulos, dies at 88
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A funeral home says Elvis Presley's former personal doctor has died. Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis said in an obituary posted on its website that 88-year-old George C. Nichopoulos died Wednesday. Known as "Dr. Nick,"…
Mississippi governor: April named Confederate Heritage Month
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is proclaiming April as Confederate Heritage Month, without mentioning slavery. His proclamation was posted to the Mississippi Sons of Confederate Veterans website (http://bit.ly/1VHPTv9 ), but not on the governor's site. He signed…
