Tenn. lawmakers consider banning open containers in vehicles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new bill making its way through the Tennessee House of Representatives would ban open alcohol bottles or cans in vehicles on Tennessee roadways. “We've got…
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Tennessee Highway Patrol mulls addition of body cameras
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is exploring the idea of equipping its troopers with body cameras. The Tennessean reports that the idea is included in a request for information about the possible purchase. The request also seeks…
Supt. advisory committee meets, hopes to give feedback in search for new school leader
JACKSON, Tenn.-The superintendent advisory committee of the Jackson-Madison County School Board met Tuesday night. In that meeting, the committee organized a community group that will help give feedback on the superintendent's search. The committee narrowed almost 90 applicants down to…
JMCSS Education Vision Committee meets, talks repairs
JACKSON, Tenn -- Tuesday evening, the Education Vision Committee held their monthly meeting to brainstorm and collaborate on the future of the district. In the meeting, the committee focused on a…
Jackson State student speaks at event about Islamic faith
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson State Community College held an event Tuesday afternoon called "Understanding Islam." April Gardner, a student at Jackson State was the guest speaker at the event. She said Dr.…
Experts offer screenings at Lane College for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local health experts offered free screenings Tuesday at Lane College for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. "HIV is something still to be concerned about because how it was…
State shares top education priorities for year; local leaders discuss plans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A state education organization released Tennessee's top three education priorities for the year. The State Collaborative on Reforming Education, also known as SCORE, released their top three…
Local EMS team receives statewide service award
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Ambulance Service Association selects an EMS system each year to honor for their work in the community. This year, the award winner is right in…
Gadsden fire destroys mobile home
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A mobile home is destroyed after a Tuesday afternoon fire in Gadsden. Firefighters are on scene in the 18000 block of Highway 79 where the blaze left a…
Police: Dorm room burglary caught on camera
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing burglary and theft charges after police say he was caught on camera stealing from a dorm room at a local college. [caption id="attachment_197297" align="alignleft"…
Crash knocks out power at busy Vann Drive intersection
NORTH JACKSON -- A Tuesday afternoon crash leaves a traffic light out of service at one of the busiest intersections in Jackson. A driver apparently lost control in a parking lot near the intersection of Vann Drive and Stonebridge Boulevard,…
Jackson City Council hears budget audit for 2016
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council members talked Tuesday morning about spending, looking at Fiscal Year 2016. "We had to go into our fund balance some this year, which we…
1 dead in Henderson Co. mobile home fire
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a deadly mobile home fire near Lexington. Firefighters say the fire broke out around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday…
State, city announce program to help West Tennesseans achieve the American Dream
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Tennessee Housing Development Agency hosted a joint news conference, Monday with Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist to announce a $60-million down payment assistance program. The THDA is offering a $15,000 down payment assistance to great choice-eligible home buyers who…
South Side HS holds open house for prospective students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- South Side High School held an open house Monday afternoon in connection with open enrollment for the next school year. The open house is a great opportunity…
