Fans react to the Ballpark at Jackson's new baseball team
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans are heading back to the Ballpark at Jackson, enjoying a day of baseball. After months of not being able to witness baseball at the Ballpark due to…
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Former West TN Healthcare employee allegedly attempted to steal over $355,000 from hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former West Tennessee Healthcare employee is facing a federal indictment after she allegedly took money from a local hospital. "On May 28th, 2020, our hospital leadership here at…
Nationwide firework shortage runs local supply low
MEDINA, Tenn. -- The pandemic has already caused multiple shortages this year, and now there's another -- fireworks. "There's a big firework shortage across the nation. It's really hard for anyone to…
Jackson General emergency room reaches critical need for blood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The emergency room at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is in critical need of blood. Dr. David James, MD says everyday the hospital sees people having accidents, injuries, bleeding problems,…
THP identifies pedestrian killed on Hwy 412 in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms 35-year-old Krystle Leggett, of Newbern, died in an incident earlier this month in Crockett County. Authorities say at around 12:30 a.m. on June 13, Leggett was traveling on foot on Highway…
Local 911 center works to improve response time with new technology
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County 911 spent Wednesday morning testing how quickly they can respond to calls. "We'll initiate 10 motor vehicle crashes across the county, mostly in the…
Ballard pleads guilty to federal charges in opioid investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thomas Kelly Ballard III has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a 2019 investigation into prescription opioids, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court on Wednesday. Court documents say Ballard pleaded guilty to distributing hydrocodone…
Memphis businessman dies in small plane crash
MERCER, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say a Tennessee businessman died when his single-engine plane crashed about 10 miles from an airport. Officials say the plane went down Monday in Mercer, about 75 miles northeast of Memphis. The Madison County fire…
COVID-19 Update: Week of June 23
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed eight additional COVID-19 cases in Madison County since June 16, 2021. There are now a total of 11,554 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madison County. The health department also released…
3 teens escape youth detention facility in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is searching for three teens who escaped the Wilder Youth Development Center early Wednesday morning. According to a news release, the teens have a violent criminal history and were being detained…
12-year-old killed in Monday crash on Interstate 40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a 12-year-old died Monday night in a crash on Interstate 40. According to a crash report, the wreck happened around 8:45 p.m. Monday near mile marker 76 westbound. The report says…
Lifeline Blood Services giving away Ford EcoSport for more blood supply
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is asking the community for help. Marketing manager Caitlin Roach says, with the very low supply of blood, they are trying to catch people's attention by giving away a brand new Ford EcoSport SUV.…
Local event celebrates Black entrepreneurs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event is highlighting local Black business owners. Soul is an event that celebrates the arts and culture of Black business owners. Many entrepreneurs came together at…
WestStar Leadership celebrates graduates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special graduation ceremony took place Tuesday. The WestStar Leadership program celebrated its 2020 to 2021 graduating class Tuesday evening. WestStar is a regional leadership program, sponsored by…
New details in fatal Highway 18 crash
MEDON, Tenn. -- More details emerge about a crash Tuesday morning on Highway 18. According to a crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Gobelet Road. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. Both were traveling…
