Two injured in Carroll County shooting
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were injured in a Carroll County shooting. One neighbor was cooking breakfast for his family when he heard gunshots, which were followed by screaming.…
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Discovery Park hosts annual 9/11 tribute stair climb
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City firefighters are partnering with the Discovery Park of America to host the annual stair climb. The climb is a tribute held each year to those who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist…
Visitor arrested Sunday at West Tennessee State Penitentiary
HENNING, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Corrections has confirmed a visitor to a penitentiary has been arrested. TDOC says Diana Dotson, of Lexington, was arrested Sunday afternoon for allegedly bringing contraband inside the West Tennessee State Penitentiary. The…
54 counties to receive grant from ThreeStar program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over 50 counties are receiving funds through the ThreeStar grant program. “I congratulate these 54 counties that are receiving ThreeStar grants and thank them for strengthening the quality of life and enhancing workforce development in their communities,”…
Jackson Fire Department trainees prepare for real-life scenarios
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department trainees started their morning with a mayday over the radio. The group is eight weeks into their training, and Tuesday they were put to…
UTM announces Family Weekend events
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced plans for this year's Family Weekend from September 10 through September 12. Family weekend packages are $25 each and include a t-shirt, tickets for the football game, concert and…
Becky Fly named volunteer coordinator for The Carnegie Legends Museum
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Becky Fly has joined the team at The Carnegie Legends Museum as volunteer coordinator. A Lambuth College graduate, Fly has worked in arts management, healthcare management, and was a theatre teacher at Madison Academic Magnet High School…
Former Holladay pastor, basketball coach indicted on child exploitation charges
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Benton County pastor and coach is facing federal charges in connection with child exploitation allegations. Joshua Henley, 32, was the pastor of Holladay Church of Christ and the girls' basketball coach at Holladay Elementary…
78 cases of COVID-19 confirmed since Friday; 11,800 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 78 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County since Friday, July 23. There are now a total of 11,800 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madison County. The health department also…
Former Spring Hill PTO president, treasurer indicted
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The former president of a Gibson County PTO has been indicted, according to the Tennessee Comptroller's Office. Kacey Criswell served as PTO president and treasurer at Spring Hill School in the Gibson County Special School District,…
Jackson police seek person of interest in vehicle burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a burglary. Police say the individual is a person of interest in the burglary of a vehicle on July 22. Anyone…
Trenton Elementary makes new addition to playground
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Trenton Elementary School is now including a new addition to their playground for kids who struggle with communication delays. Monday, school teachers and staff gathered for the…
Academy to offer free virtual classes on outdoor skills
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy is offering free virtual classes. The classes will be hosted live through out the year, and will range from a in a variety of seasonal topics, according to the…
Health official discusses signs of heat-related illnesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hot weather is here, and it's not leaving any time soon. With it comes health concerns. "Each year CDC reports about 618 people die in the U.S. every…
Chester County Schools prepare for classes in August
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Schools are preparing for students to return to the classroom next week. "So it's K-5 meeting at their campuses, and sixth grade at the…
