Homeowner discusses moment deck collapsed in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Labor Day celebration turned into a nightmare for one family. "It could have been a whole lot worse, but it was terrifying," said Pam Deming, the homeowner.…
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Ned offers tickets for Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned in Jackson is welcoming in a new musical experience. A news release from the city says the Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience is coming Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The city says Johnson is bringing…
AEDs donated to West Tennessee School for the Deaf
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A life-saving donation has been provided to a local school. A news release says the West Tennessee School for the Deaf was given three AEDs from Friends of…
'Cops and Bobbers Fishing Rodeo' to connect kids, law enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple organizations are coming together for a fishing rodeo. The Cops & Bobbers Fishing Rodeo is coming to Jackson on Sept 11. The fishing rodeo will connect kids with officers from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Jackson…
Crockett County Sheriff's Department asks residents to be on lookout
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department is asking everyone to be on the lookout. A Facebook post made by the department around 2:15 p.m. says that if you see red Dodge Charger moving at a high…
Former sheriff's office employee charged for assault of inmate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former sheriff's office employee has been arrested following the assault of an inmate. In September 2020, the TBI began investigating a report of an inmate assault in the Madison County Jail. Agents determined Madison County Detention…
City of Jackson's new software comes with multi-million price tag
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday morning, the Jackson City Council met and approved a contract for a new software that comes with a $2.8 million price tag. "The city has a core financial software that we use to coordinate all the…
Man who led Jackson police on vehicle pursuit arrested
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for various charges related to a vehicle pursuit in August has been arrested after being tracked to a home in Jackson. A news release states 22-year-old Christopher Curry fled from Jackson Police Department officers…
Bethel students, staff travel to Waverly for flood cleanup
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Student athletes and staff from Bethel University traveled to Waverly over Labor Day weekend to help with cleanup following August's deadly flooding. "From the time we heard about the tragedy…
Body found near Madison County road
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirms the body of a deceased female was found over the weekend. On the evening of Saturday, September 4, sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a body found on the…
Additional death, 593 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms that individual is a 60-year-old male who died September 3. A total of 263 Madison…
Multiple injuries after deck collapses in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Multiple injuries have been reported following a deck collapse on Labor Day. The Madison County Fire Department responded to the scene Monday at a residence on Dogwood Circle in the Springbrook subdivision. According to Fire Chief…
Loretta Lynn's flood benefit concert sells out
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A star-studded concert benefiting Middle Tennessee flood victims has sold out. Loretta Lynn's Friends Hometown Rising, to be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on September 13, was announced last week. According the Opry's website,…
Organizers speak on 27th Annual TN Soybean Festival
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The 27th Tennessee Soybean Festival celebrated its third day of festivities Monday. "When we came up what to do with the festival 27 years ago and knowing that agriculture plays such…
West Tennesseans head outdoors for Labor Day celebrations
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- From grilling good food to enjoying a nice swim, Labor Day was a day many people could be seen celebrating. "We came to celebrate my little cousin's birthday and…
