New Union University provost talks plans for future
JACKSON, Tenn. -- John Netland will officially take over as provost at Union University later this month. "I've really come to have a passion for not only our university, Union, but…
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Former Chester Co. bus driver takes plea deal in Nashville wreck
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Chester County school bus driver behind the wheel when a bus overturned in November 2016 has taken a plea deal. Christina…
Jackson rocks the runway for fight against breast cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Civic Center was "pinked out" as the community gathered to help in the effort to find a cure for breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness…
Woman indicted, accused of hitting pedestrian with car
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--A Madison County grand jury finds there is sufficient evidence to indict a woman accused of hitting a pedestrian with her car in west Jackson earlier this year. The pedestrian, Ramiza Robertson, died days later. Natasha Washburn was…
Big Sandy community 'shocked' as Las Vegas shooting affects another family
BIG SANDY, Tenn. -- The small town of Big Sandy is shaken once again from the mass shooting Sunday night in Las Vegas. Jason McMillan, left,…
National Night Out gatherings underway in Jackson-Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An event that started back in 1984 is happening now in the Hub City and Madison County. The annual National Night Out event is about building positive relationships…
Milan Police Department hosts active shooter training
MILAN, Tenn. -- Being prepared was the theme Tuesday as law enforcement agencies gathered in Milan to learn more about what to do in an active shooter situation. Sgt. Nick Glenn of…
Jackson City Council approves construction for new Dream Center location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Dream Center of Jackson is getting a new location after months of waiting. "I'm not very happy about it," Councilman David Cisco said about the vote…
Truck hits pump, causes diesel spill at Exit 87 gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workers at a local gas station got a scare Tuesday morning when a truck hit a fuel pump, spilling diesel across a nearby intersection. Officials say a truck was trying…
Local agencies pitch in for National Night Out
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Neighbors and law enforcement team up for National Night Out to fight crime in Jackson and Madison County. "We ask for their help to help us…
Former Madison Co. jailer accused of smuggling cell phones into jail
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former jailer has been indicted on multiple charges related to smuggling contraband into the Madison County Jail. …
West TN man's son reportedly injured in Las Vegas mass shooting
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man's son has been identified as one of the more than 500 people injured during the mass shooting Sunday night in Las Vegas. Jason MacMillan, center, is reportedly recovering…
Woman hit by car on Hollywood Drive has died
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman who was hit by a car Monday night in west Jackson has died. The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. in the 1900 block of Hollywood Drive, according…
Prayer vigil held in hometown of victim killed in Las Vegas mass shooting
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local town is grieving after the loss of one of their own in the Las Vegas massacre. The Big Sandy community came together at city hall Monday evening…
Police: Woman seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is seriously injured after being hit by a car Monday night in west Jackson. Lt. Jim Collum with the Jackson Police Department says he does not…
