JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local manufacturing facility broke ground Tuesday on an expansion that will lead to more jobs. Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc., located a 100 Bobrick Drive in west Jackson, announced Tuesday that they will invest $6 million in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding investors out of $3 million. News outlets report 64-year-old George David George was sentenced Monday for the scheme that led to his 2015…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday's NAACP Branch Candidate Forum took place at the NAACP headquarters in downtown Jackson. One mayoral candidate and 11 City Council candidates sat in front of Jackson community members and explained why they are best suited for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The flowers are starting to bloom. For many, that means Spring is just around the corner. But that means allergy season is on its way too. Conditions became favorable…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has been transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation center following a stroke last month, but will have to cancel upcoming shows, including his appearance at the New Orleans…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for Jackson mayor, Mark Johnstone, held a fundraiser Monday night. At a farm-to-table event at ComeUnity Cafe, he auctioned off three farm-to-table paintings. Local guitarist Douglas Marcis performed.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate running for Jackson mayor gathered with his supporters Monday. Jimmy Eldridge along with family, friends and supporters attended the opening of his campaign headquarters. Eldridge says he wants…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The controversial lynching memorial now has a committee. Several members of the community were at the Madison County Commission Monday morning to support the memorial for lynching victims in Madison…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Video shows a fight happening outside the Slide & Ride Saloon in Martin early Sunday morning. An officer with the Martin Police Department was patrolling different spots…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ayers Children's Medical Center celebrates a special therapy dog. Majik became a registered therapy dog in February 2010, shortly after his second birthday. Majik also visits other places in Jackson such…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- During Monday's County Commission meeting, the Madison County Sheriff's Office requested an additional $168,000 to fund meals at the prison. Some commissioners understand the additional need. "It's hard to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- House Bill 852, or the Tennessee Paws act, is sponsored by Rep. Bruce Griffey. The bill aims to give tougher sentences for anyone convicted of aggravated animal cruelty, animal…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the first time in over a decade, a new mayor will soon be elected for the city of Jackson as well as new City Council members. The local…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A proposal to loosen state regulations surrounding hair braiding is advancing inside the Tennessee Statehouse. The House Government Operations Committee agreed Monday that hair braiders should not face the same strenuous licensing requirements as most cosmetologists.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Tennessee's capital say an officer was dragged when a group of off-road vehicles swarmed a downtown street. Citing a release from Metro Nashville police, news outlets report that a four-wheeler dragged Sgt. John Bourque…
