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What's New Wednesday: Tennessee Sports Foundation

The Tennessee Sports Foundation on Riverside Drive in Jackson is a non-profit and private membership organization. "A gun in properly trained hands help saves lives and that's what we want people to understand," said Marty Clements…

Gov. Bill Lee visits Jackson, tours local facilities

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee had a busy day Wednesday visiting Jackson and meeting with many constituents. During his visit to Jackson-Madison County Regional Hospital, he talked to student workers from Project Search, a…

Special needs students enjoy 'Champion's Day'

JACKSON, Tenn. - On Wednesday, everybody was a champion. "We have crafts and games. We have the characters that they can hug. They're special for a couple hours," said Tom Jones, scout master for Troop…

Mayor invites local artists to paint city of Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you seen the new mural in downtown Jackson? It's one of many that have popped up in recent years, including the popular "Jackson" mural on the corner of Church Street and…

Keep Chester Co. Beautiful brings home big awards

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a big weekend for Chester County at the Keep Tennessee Beautiful conference. They brought home third in the Award of Excellence Affiliate category and first for their litter grant…

TBI issues endangered child alert for missing Haywood Co. teen

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for a missing West Tennessee teenager. Gregory Shelton, 16, was last seen September 17, according to the TBI. There is no known direction of travel.…

US Marshals arrest Middle Tennessee rape suspect in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee man wanted for rape of a child was arrested Tuesday by U.S. Marshals in Lexington.   U.S. Marshals say the charges against 43-year-old Dannie Gately, of Shelbyville, were filed earlier this month. Deputies with…

Man killed in Union City motorcycle crash

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- One man is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon in Union City. Police say the crash happened just after 2 p.m. in the 400 block of West Reelfoot Avenue. Police say 29-year-old Malcom…

Madison County deputy involved in Wednesday morning crash

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a crash Wednesday morning involving a Madison County Sheriff's Office deputy. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes said the crash happened around 8:40 a.m. near the intersection of East College Street and…

TBI issues missing child alert for Haywood Co. teen

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation sent out an alert early Wednesday morning for a missing Haywood County teen. Gregory is 5’8”, 175 lbs., brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing black basketball shorts,…

Local DAR Chapter rings in celebration of Constitution Week

JACKSON, Tenn.--Tuesday marked the 232nd anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. The Jackson-Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Jackson City Hall to celebrate the establishment of the Constitution. President of the local chapter, Beth Bates said September 17…

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