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New hands-free cell phone law begins July 1

JACKSON, Tenn.-- "The purpose of the law is to cut down on distracted driving and which we hope will cut down the amount of people having crashes, being hurt, while they're supposed to be driving but they're paying attention to…

Jackson police search for person of interest in theft

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department are investigating a theft, and are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest. Police say the theft happened June 13 at the Speedway store on Highway 70…

Mayor Jerry Gist reflects on years in office

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After 12 years as mayor of Jackson, Jerry Gist says he knew it was time for someone else to take the reigns. "At the end of that tenure, a little…

Family, friends search for missing Benton County woman

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Friends and family are searching for a woman reported missing in October. Family friends say Kelley Hollowell, 43, was first reported missing in October in Benton County. Hollowell has not had contact with family or friends…

Missing Humboldt teenager found in Illinois

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A teenager from Humboldt reported missing last week has been found in Illinois. Xavier Mayes, 14, was found in Urbina by the Champaign, Illinois Sheriff's Department. The Humboldt Police Department would like to thank all those who…

Family reacts after officer-involved shooting in west Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. --Officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a home in the 800 block of Westwood Ave. around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night for a burglary. Investigators said when they arrived, a suspect barricaded himself in a bedroom in…

Families enjoy country music at annual Down Syndrome Association event

JACKSON, Tenn.--Local families enjoyed some country music all for a good cause Wednesday night. Families and friends gathered at the seventh annual "Country Music Lends Down a Hand" concert at the Casey Jones Amphitheater.It's a community concert with live performances…

What's New Wednesday: Rachel's Diner

At Rachel's Diner in Humboldt, you'll find Chef Felicia busy in the kitchen. "I've been cooking ever since I was 12-years-old instead of going outside to play. I was made to cook for the family," says…

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