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Jackson receives 'Age-Friendly' designation from AARP

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson is one of only 10 communities in the state to receive the "Age-Friendly" designation from the AARP. It was made official Thursday with a certificate ceremony at the Chamber…

Crockett County Sheriff's deputy arrested by FBI

CROCKETT CO., Tenn. -- A federal investigation lands a local sheriff's deputy behind bars. For the past few months the FBI, TBI, and the Crockett County Sheriff's Department joined forces to investigate Crockett County…

House fire closes down major Hub City street

JACKSON, Tenn.--A large fire rages for hours in the Hub City and a high traffic street is closed off as a result. According to the Jackson Police Department, a home on North Highland between…

What's New Wednesday: Tennessee Sports Foundation

The Tennessee Sports Foundation on Riverside Drive in Jackson is a non-profit and private membership organization. "A gun in properly trained hands help saves lives and that's what we want people to understand," said Marty Clements…

Gov. Bill Lee visits Jackson, tours local facilities

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee had a busy day Wednesday visiting Jackson and meeting with many constituents. During his visit to Jackson-Madison County Regional Hospital, he talked to student workers from Project Search, a…

Special needs students enjoy 'Champion's Day'

JACKSON, Tenn. - On Wednesday, everybody was a champion. "We have crafts and games. We have the characters that they can hug. They're special for a couple hours," said Tom Jones, scout master for Troop…

Mayor invites local artists to paint city of Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you seen the new mural in downtown Jackson? It's one of many that have popped up in recent years, including the popular "Jackson" mural on the corner of Church Street and…

Keep Chester Co. Beautiful brings home big awards

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a big weekend for Chester County at the Keep Tennessee Beautiful conference. They brought home third in the Award of Excellence Affiliate category and first for their litter grant…

TBI issues endangered child alert for missing Haywood Co. teen

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for a missing West Tennessee teenager. Gregory Shelton, 16, was last seen September 17, according to the TBI. There is no known direction of travel.…

US Marshals arrest Middle Tennessee rape suspect in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee man wanted for rape of a child was arrested Tuesday by U.S. Marshals in Lexington.   U.S. Marshals say the charges against 43-year-old Dannie Gately, of Shelbyville, were filed earlier this month. Deputies with…

Man killed in Union City motorcycle crash

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- One man is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon in Union City. Police say the crash happened just after 2 p.m. in the 400 block of West Reelfoot Avenue. Police say 29-year-old Malcom…

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