There's a new candidate for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local businessman has announced he will run for mayor of Jackson. Mark Johnstone of Gibson County has been a businessman for more than 20 years and is currently…
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Local church starts summer reading program
JACKSON, Tenn.--It may be winter, but a local church is already planning for student summer reading! Mother Liberty Church held a community meeting announcing their new "Children Defense Fund" Freedom School.…
Man indicted nearly three years after toddler's death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is behind bars after an investigation into a toddler's death. April will mark three years since the death of 2-year-old Rowdy Maness. Rowdy's father,…
'Be the Gift' campaign spotlights organ donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization needs your help to save lives, and it all starts with a big, red bow. "I like to say it was the longest, shortest journey…
Local agencies team up for SAFE seat belt campaign
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local police department along with other local and state agencies want to raise awareness on the importance of wearing your seat belt. Law enforcement agencies statewide are…
Local elementary students celebrate Jackie Robinson Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fifth graders at Thelma Barker Elementary School celebrated Jackie Robinson Day to kick off Black History Month. The students have learned about Robinson and his life story all…
Leadership University program accepting applications
JACKSON, Tenn. -- High school sophomores can now apply to the Leadership University program, an annual initiative operated by the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. The program is aimed at Jackson-Madison County…
Man charged in shooting outside Jackson restaurant appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of shooting two people outside Denny's last month appears in court. Dontarios Brown is charged with multiple counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and possession…
Suspects in east Jackson shooting appear in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men accused of fatally shooting a man in east Jackson in November return to court. Billy Moore and Corrion Greer are charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tavoris Bates outside a Middle Avenue home…
Suspect in deadly shooting outside Jackson gas station indicted
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged in a fatal shooting at a north Jackson gas station in April 2018 has been indicted on charges of felony first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. Jamauri Ransom is accused of killing Kevin Minter in…
Mark Johnstone announces run for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local businessman has announced he will run for mayor of Jackson. Mark Johnstone announced Thursday he will run for city mayor. Johnstone says he will focus on safe streets, better schools and improved infrastructure if elected mayor,…
Lexington City Schools, Henderson Co. Schools closed Friday due to illnesses
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- School officials confirm that Lexington City Schools and Henderson County Schools will be closed Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, due to illnesses. Obion County Central High School and Clarksburg High School will also be closed Friday due to…
Union City police investigate report of theft from video store cash register
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a report of theft from the cash drawer at a video store in Union City. Officers responded around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to Family Video on First Street. An employee told police she found…
Health officials: Flu is on the rise in some West Tennessee schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With cold temperatures over the last couple weeks, local health experts said more and more people have come down with the flu, specifically students. Some students from Jackson…
Kenyan children's choir visits west Tennessee
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Inside Sanford Hill Baptist Church Wednesday night was an exciting--and inspiring--event. The Hakuna Matata Children's Choir is made up of 12 Kenyan orphans, who are touring America and taking donations in hopes of raising money to build…
