Police and TBI investigate deadly car fire in Dyer County
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is working alongside the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Fire…
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Local non profit holds fundraiser for childhood cancer research
DENMARK, Tenn.-- "It's been almost a year, and the worst year of my life. But they make it so much easier knowing there's still people who love and think of him and want…
UT Martin greeks learn some step moves at "Greekfest"
MARTIN, Tenn.--2019 'GreekFest' is a long time tradition for fraternities and sororities at UT Martin. With Friday's event falling on the first day in Black History Month, some Greeks got the chance to…
Traffic crash on Interstate 40 brings traffic to halt
JACKSON, Tenn.--Traffic has returned to normal late Friday night after an accident on Interstate 40 in north Jackson. The crash was first reported just before 6 p.m. between the highway 45 Bypass…
Sorority shows off Zumba moves to promote heart health
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local sorority is promoting heart health through dance fitness! Gamma Alpha Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority women are dancing the night away Friday for the Annual Pink Goes…
A new bill allows parents more time at schools
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A new bill is being introduced by the Tennessee legislature that could have parents spending a little more time with their children. "Nothing bad can happen by having parental involvement in…
World War II survivor tells students her story
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students received a first-person perspective of an event in history that can seem far away. Dietlinde Spears lived through World War II in Nazi Germany. Now, she talks to students…
Newborns wear red hats to raise awareness for heart health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As part of National Heart Month, every baby born at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital will don a special red hat, hoping to raise awareness for heart health. Most think…
American Heart Association kicks off 2019
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Heart Association kicks off their 2019 campaign. "I have a congenital heart defect, an aortic valve, and eventually as you get older it eventually, stenosis, it gets…
Friends of Heart donates AED to STAR Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanks to a donation from the Friends of Heart Fund, the STAR Center will now have an AED device on site. The STAR Center serves over 2,000 disabled adults…
Deputies investigate ATV theft in Henderson County
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Deputies are investigating the recent theft of an ATV in Henderson County. According to the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, the theft took place at 9 p.m. Tuesday on Saddlebrook Road in Lexington. The side-by-side, an orange and…
I-40 crash slows eastbound traffic in Benton County
UPDATE: The right eastbound lane is now open to traffic, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Earlier story: BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a crash on Interstate 40 eastbound has one lane blocked. The crash…
Jackson City Council members discuss agenda for upcoming meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council members gathered Thursday for their agenda review meeting. Mayor Jerry Gist said one of the major items will involve the old Madison County landfill improvements.…
There's a new candidate for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local businessman has announced he will run for mayor of Jackson. Mark Johnstone of Gibson County has been a businessman for more than 20 years and is currently…
Local church starts summer reading program
JACKSON, Tenn.--It may be winter, but a local church is already planning for student summer reading! Mother Liberty Church held a community meeting announcing their new "Children Defense Fund" Freedom School.…
