Jackson-Madison County EMA holds 'refuse to be a victim' class
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Don't miss out on a class that could save your life. The "Refuse to be a Victim" class will be held at the Jackson-Madison County Emergency…
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American Job Center hosts job fair in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Job seekers were given a chance to meet face-to-face with employers Tuesday. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's American Job Center hosted a job fair today at its Jackson location. Around 30 employers attended the…
Roundabout construction to cause lane change Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been several months of construction near parts of North Highland. "It's like every time the roads get smaller and smaller and smaller," resident Kendrick Turner said. Turner also…
Freed-Hardeman University prepares for students
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- "I really like it when the campus fills up again," Shannon Sewell, director of facilities and grounds at Freed-Hardeman University, said. Starting Saturday, Freed-Hardeman's campus will begin…
TBI issues statewide endangered child alert
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Statewide Tennessee Endangered Child Alert has been issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on behalf of the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. The alert is for 11-month-old Mason Nicholson. Mason is white, with blonde hair, blue…
Body of missing boater recovered from Kentucky Lake
HOUSTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue crews found the body of missing boater Randy Looney this morning after a nearly two day search in Kentucky Lake. Houston County Fire Department Capt.…
"Halting" TNReady tests are not the answer, local superintendent says
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Results from last years TNReady standardized tests are starting to trickle in. After a host of problems with the tests last year, some school leaders think the…
JPD: Several cars collide on the U.S. 45 ByPass near I-40
JACKSON, Tenn.--Multiple cars crashed in north Jackson late Monday evening. Jackson police said three cars collided at the U.S. 45 Bypass and Carriage House Drive, near Interstate 40. No word on what caused the crash, however Jackson police said there…
Restoration of Old Main at Freed-Hardeman in beginning stages
HENDERSON, Tenn.--The long awaited work to restore Old Main on a local university campus is beginning. Offices, classrooms and restrooms will be renovated at the Freed-Hardeman campus along with additional new…
SOAR program helps Jackson Christian students succeed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Jackson Christian, gifted students are able to join SOAR, a program that focuses on leadership and other skills. "Well I'm a parent of a gifted student…
Dickson man still missing after TN River boat crash
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee man is still missing after a boat crash over the weekend on the Tennessee River. "We have so many tragedies, pretty much every year always have. You get that many people on the…
Habitat for Humanity holds 12th annual golf tournament for people in need
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Many hit the green Monday for a good cause. Habitat for Humanity held their 12th annual golf tournament to help those in need. The event was held at…
Sinkhole causes problems for Jackson stores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A sinkhole is causing problems for stores in north Jackson. Shoppers in north Jackson might have to find a new way to Target and Kroger. "We had a water…
Man accused of shooting son in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators take a man in custody accused of shooting his son in Hardin County. Investigators say 41-year-old James Winkler shot his son around 5:45 p.m. Sunday on Coy Hill Road.…
Truck fire slows traffic near South Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A truck fire Monday morning stalled traffic on South Highland near North Royal Street while fire department officials worked to control the fire. According to the Jackson Fire Department, a service truck caught fire near the intersection…
