Jefferson Award: Karen Barbee
MICHIE, Tenn.-"Your shoes are untied baby," said Karen Barbee to Michie School students waiting outside to get picked up. After school in Michie, Barbee helps students load up in their cars…
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Dozens arrested in Hardin Co. drug roundup
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Multiple agencies make dozens of arrests in Hardin County. "We started at 7:00, and we're going to run all through the day until we get them picked up,"…
MyRide expands to Gibson County
TRENTON, Tenn.-- One organization is looking to help elderly residents in their community. Wednesday, Gibson County launched MyRide Northwest Tennessee, a car service which helps elderly residents over the age of 60…
Arts in McNairy features local artist for Black History Month
SELMER, Tenn. -- Arts in McNairy is gearing up for Black History Month. "I just felt like there needed to be a public awareness, that we have a lot of artists right…
School closings & delays for Wednesday, Jan. 30
Below is a list of school closings and delays for Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. We will update this list as more closures and delays are announced. Closed: Benton County Schools Dyer County Schools Dyersburg City Schools Obion County…
Community in shock after mobile home fire claims 3 lives
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- As Carroll County firefighters hosed down a burning mobile home around 5 a.m. Tuesday on New Zion Road, they made a devastating discovery. "We were unable…
Local theater group hosts awards ceremony for kids, teens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local theater group composed of kids and teens celebrated Tuesday night with their own annual awards show and ceremony. Director of Jackson's Children's and Teen Theatre, Pat…
Local church opens its doors to homeless men during bitter cold
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During cold weather conditions, a local church helps give local homeless men a warm place to stay. The program called "Room in the Inn" through Area…
Chester Co. school leaders: Classes will be in session, security increased after written threat
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Leaders with one local school system say classes will be in session Wednesday, Jan. 30, with additional law enforcement. According to Chester County Director of Schools Troy Kilzer, some students recently found a threat written on…
Milan Police need help finding thief
MILAN, Tenn.--A local police department needs your help locating a man accused of theft. According to Lt. Chris Vandiver with the Milan Police Department, a man is accused of taking more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Milan Walmart…
Local fire officials give safety tips on using space heaters during cold weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When it becomes exceptionally cold, space heaters are used as an additional way to stay warm and cozy. "Typically in this time of year when the temperatures…
Public indecency suspect reportedly has history of similar offenses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- John Robison was arrested by the Jackson Police Department Monday for public indecency. "A witness saw him there at Liberty Park and got his tag number, is how…
Neighbor reacts to deadly Carroll Co. fire
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Neighbors are grieving after a mobile home fire kills three people. "We just got down here, and it's a tragic situation," Charity Pinkley, a neighbor,…
Madison County Mayor Harris gives annual State of the County address
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Well, it's gonna kinda be a review of what went on last year and the kind of things we've got going on this year," said Madison County Mayor…
Man accused of being seen naked in Jackson park appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man police say was seen naked in a north Jackson park appeared Tuesday in Jackson City Court. John David Robison, 42, of Jackson is charged with one count of public indecency. Judge Blake Anderson ordered Robison…
