Inmate work program hopes to reduce recidivism in Henry County
HENRY CO., Tenn. -- Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew knew they needed a solution to a problem. "Our recidivism rate is around 84 percent, meaning that once you come through these…
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Local woman holds campaign for upcoming city council election
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local woman is announcing her campaign for the upcoming Jackson City election. Andrea Michelle Givens-Moore announced that she is running for the Jackson City Council seat in District 2.…
Water safety course held in honor of drowning victim
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Swim USA and a local sorority presented a water safety class for kids Saturday morning. The Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho partnered up to teach kids the importance of knowing how to swim in bodies…
Families gather in downtown Jackson for Mardi Gras festivities
JACKSON, Tenn. - An annual kids event has returned to the Hub City. Saturday morning kids in Jackson got to shutdown parts of downtown for a Mardi Gras celebration. Thanks to the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, kids and parents were…
Lexington unveils marker for local songwriting legend
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Buddy Cannon has written for some of the biggest names in country music, and he's traveled the country thanks to his talents. But Saturday…
Knox Co. deputy shoots two after cruiser is rammed during confrontation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say two people have been shot by a Tennessee sheriff's deputy during a confrontation at a gas station. News outlets report that Knox County sheriff's officers were trying to serve felony warrants on a person…
JMCSS mourns loss of educator Tiffani Harris
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools was saddened to learn about the loss of a member of their district family. Tiffani Harris was a dedicated educator who believed in the students, teachers, and community members that she served. Her impact…
Governor Bill Lee visits West Tennessee
DYER COUNTY, Tenn.-- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spent Friday afternoon visiting with West Tennesseans. "There are three things that really matter to every Tennessean. Having a good job, having a good school for their kid, and having a good neighborhood,"…
Gov. Bill Lee and local Republicans gather for annual Reagan Day Dinner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In addition to Governor Bill Lee, hundreds of local Republicans met for the annual Madison County Republican Party Reagan Day Dinner Friday night. Tennessee leaders from across the state spoke about the advancements of Tennessee while under…
Car rolled over in south Jackson crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At least one person was injured in a crash this afternoon in south Jackson. This two-vehicle crash happened just before 5 p.m. near the intersection of Watlington Road and Highway 45 South. Officials say two vehicles were…
Man arrested for allegedly selling marijuana-oil vape pens to Crockett Co. high school students
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 27-year-old Maury City man is accused of selling marijuana-oil vape pens at a local high school and advertising it on social media. Undercover agents arrested Edmundo Hidrogo by setting up a fake drug deal at…
Decaturville woman feeds and supports flood victims
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. - A woman lost her own business, but instead of asking for help, she's helping others. "Just seeing people suffer worse than me, its just what we do," said Donna Wadford, owner…
Gibson Co. woman and children escape sinkhole during flooding
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Gibson County woman says she and two children are blessed after a near miss in last weekend's flooding. A normal Saturday drive turned dangerous for Dinah Hufstedler,…
Local preschoolers celebrate Dr. Seuss Day
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "Green eggs and ham....I ate it!" Hands Up! Preschooler Xander would eat it in a boat, or with a goat. Since today is Dr. Seuss Day, Xander had his…
First Friday Forum discusses innovation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Downtown Development Corporation and community members met Friday during the monthly First Friday Forum to discuss ways to make the Hub City more innovative. This month's meeting discussed the book "Designing Local" by Kyle Ezell. Several…
