Jury finds man guilty in 2017 mass shooting at armory
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A jury has found Keyandre Benson guilty in the mass shooting at a Brownsville armory in 2017. The shooting took place on…
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Grant to fund new crosswalk, sidewalk at busy Jackson intersection
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has been selected for a grant to improve crosswalks at a busy intersection. The city says it will receive the Multimodal Access Grant for both crosswalks and crossing signals at North Parkway and…
TBI warns of phone scam involving Human Trafficking Hotline
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning of a phone scam involving law enforcement. The TBI says the caller uses the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline, and other Nashville police numbers, to claim to be a "Ryan McClain"…
Jackson gets public input for year-long bicentennial celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In August of 1821, Madison County was named for President James Madison. And the next November, the City of Alexandria's name was changed to Jackson, for President Andrew Jackson.…
Suspect charged with assault after hitting Dyersburg police officer
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police have arrested a man accused of assaulting an officer. Police say officers originally responded to the Motel 6 on Lake Road after reports that a man had attempted to hit the manager with a pipe.…
Old Dominion concert at Ballpark at Jackson cancelled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Indigo Road Entertainment has confirmed the Old Dominion concert at the Ballpark at Jackson, scheduled for July 17, has been cancelled. The statement from Indigo Road Entertainment managing partner Denny Baxter says: The Generals and Jackson city…
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant gives Jackson economic boost
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant is back in Jackson, and contestants have had an extra year to prepare due to the pandemic. Thirty-six candidates are excited…
Foundation awards $50,000 in grants to local nonprofits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One foundation is wanting to make a big impact on the community. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation held its annual Community Impact Grants Awards Celebration on Monday. The Foundation grants money to nonprofits in the community.…
Airport Authority looks to future as new flights continue
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority held their board meeting early Monday evening. They discussed financials, and it showed the airport is in good shape. They also discussed new projects like the Apron Lighting…
Hub Club summer program provides summer fun, education
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program is combining summer fun and education. The Hub Club is a community-based program focused on giving kids opportunities to grow, learn strong leadership skills, and more. Besides the fun, club officials say they didn't…
Local groups host Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestants for luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant continued with the contestants meeting local civic groups. The Jackson Lions Club and Old Hickory Rotary Club hosted contestants for their…
City prepares for year long Bicentennial Celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A lot can happen in 200 years. That's why Jackson is preparing to kick off its Bicentennial Celebration. "We're really excited. This is a special year for Jackson-Madison…
Flag Day ceremony held at Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held a celebration in Liberty Park. The city hosted a Flag Day ceremony to recognize the stars and stripes of the American flag. On…
Clinics, health department see fewer people for COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health clinics across West Tennessee are seeing fewer people getting COVID-19 vaccinations. "Currently, it's significantly lower than it was a few months ago or even a few weeks ago.…
Dyersburg police investigating June 4 shooting at car wash
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in the investigation of a June 4 shooting. The department says their officers responded to a shooting at a car wash on Forrest Street around 5:15 p.m. on…
