Movie night to be held at The AMP Saturday ahead of "The Wiz, Jr." performances
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A movie night will be held at The AMP this weekend to celebrate an upcoming performance in the Hub City. "The Wiz, Jr." will hit the stage at The Ned…
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Tennessee trigger law on abortion to take effect Aug. 25
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's total ban on abortion is set to take effect Aug. 25. It's been two months since Roe v. Wade was overturned, and Tennessee has been without…
Community pays respects to Huntingdon Mayor Dale Kelley
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The City of Huntingdon honored a respected member of their community. Huntingdon Mayor Dale Kelley died on Saturday. Family, friends and colleagues came to pay their respects and…
New 988 number available to those facing mental health crises
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is encouraging people who are experiencing mental health crises to use a valuable and potentially lifesaving resource. The new 988 phone number will connect callers with mental…
Jackson State to offer one-day training events in September
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College says it will be offering one-day training events in September. Jackson State says training will include basic and advanced learning for QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, blueprint readying, project management, and PowerPoint. You can…
UPDATE: 1 inmate found, 2nd still on the run, US Marshals say
UPDATE: CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- US Marshals have released video surveillance showing Aurelius Crayton after he escaped on Wednesday. Marshals say a second image shows Crayton in a red shirt that…
Jackson Transit Authority welcomes five new buses to fleet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is welcoming some new additions to its fleet. JTA launched five new 30-foot buses into service on Wednesday. A ceremony was held at JTA's Transfer Center, located at 431 East Main Street,…
MISSING: 13-year-old Jacob Chilton, Munford/Tipton Co. area
MUNFORD, Tenn. -- A 13-year-old boy is missing from the Tipton County area. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Jacob Chilton has been missing since August 19. Chilton is 5'7"…
Multi-vehicle wreck shuts down traffic on Interstate 40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A wreck on Interstate 40 closed both lanes of traffic in Madison County Wednesday morning. The wreck occurred near mile marker 88 and involved multiple vehicles, including semi-trucks.…
Police confirm 2 missing men found safe in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms the conclusion of two separate missing person cases. According to police, 64-year-old Jackie Edwards and 68-year-old Douglass Reasons have both been found safe. Edwards was reported as missing in the Jackson area…
theLOCAL to welcome three new shops in September
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New businesses are coming to the downtown Jackson area. The three new businesses are coming to theLOCAL, a space in downtown where micro-business owners get a…
Redbone's celebrates 16 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson restaurant threw a party and invited their customers! Redbone's Restaurant in Jackson is celebrating another year in business, and held a Sweet 16 party Tuesday evening, celebrating 16 years serving their customers. The restaurant…
UPDATE: Jackson police say Douglass Reasons found safe
UPDATE: (8/24/22) -- The Jackson Police Department confirms Douglass Reasons has been found safe. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking people to be on the lookout. The department says that 68-year-old Douglass Ray Reasons walked away from…
West Tennessee Medical Group opens new facility in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local medical group is expanding. West Tennessee Medical Group GYN specialists held an open house to celebrate a new facility in partner with West Tennessee Healthcare. The…
UT president travels to spread the word about UT Promise
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A statewide tour promoting the University of Tennessee Promise began on Tuesday. UT President Randy Boyd traveled to seven area high schools to increase awareness about the UT…
