Special needs players compete in basketball tournament
JACKSON, Tenn.--Area athletes shoot and score for the Chester County Special Eagles basketball game. The game was held at North Chester School, Monday evening. Team players played a fun game of…
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Obion Co. residents continue cleanup after severe storms destroy homes
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. — After a round of severe storms pushed through West Tennessee, residents in Obion County are still dealing with the aftermath. The National Weather Service announced Monday…
Construction begins on roundabout in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Construction started Monday in preparation for the roundabout in downtown Jackson. Crews had North and South Highland down to one lane as they relocated water mains along the street. Back…
Madison Co. Election Commission holds meeting ahead of primary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission met Monday to tie up a few loose ends for the upcoming local primary election. The meeting was held to discuss basic housekeeping items…
Owner of local travel agency pleads guilty to wire fraud
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business owner has pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges. Ronda Hopkins Richards, 54, owner of Ronda's Travel Corner in Jackson, entered the plea in federal court after allegations…
Teen charged in deadly shooting faces judge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A teenager accused of fatally shooting a South Side High School student two weeks ago faced a judge Monday. Zion Ross has been charged with reckless homicide, criminal impersonation, and…
Jackson-Madison Co. EMA helps residents prep for disasters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency is better preparing community members for disasters. The effort is in honor of Severe Weather Awareness Week. EMA Director Marty Clements recommends to…
High school students get visit from local lawmaker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High had a special guest Monday. State Rep. Johnny Shaw spoke with students about being involved in the political process and how they…
Jackson police seek to ID woman in Kohl's thefts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help them identify a woman suspected in a recent shoplifting incident at a department store. Police say a woman shoplifted nearly $1,100 worth…
Preliminary survey: EF-1 tornado struck Union City
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Preliminary damage survey results indicate an upper end EF-1 tornado struck Union City Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service Memphis. A team was in Obion County Monday to survey the damage. The storm is…
Truck crash slows traffic at Vann Drive & North Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Monday afternoon crash involving a dump truck in north Jackson is slowing traffic in the area of Vann Drive and North Highland Avenue. The Tennessee Highway Patrol…
Country star Jake Owen to perform at Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jake Owen's "Life's Whatcha Make It Tour 2018" will stop to perform at the Ballpark at Jackson this summer. The country star is scheduled to perform June 15. The concert will feature special guest Chris Janson and…
Severe weather causes roads to flood, affecting local drivers
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Why did the turtle cross the road? Because like many drivers, it probably couldn't tell there was a road there at all. "It floods pretty often…
Young girls enjoy 'tea time' with Tennessee royalty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Young girls had a chance to put on their princess dresses this weekend and meet a few Tennessee celebrities. Miss Scenic City Meredith Maroney made a stop…
Driver dies after FedEx truck overturns, according to family
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn -- Family members confirmed the driver of an overturned FedEx truck has died. The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the crash this past Friday, Feb 23rd on Interstate 40…
