UPDATE: THP identifies woman killed in Friday morning crash
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Friday morning wreck on Highway 412 leaves one person dead. The two-vehicle crash occurred at 7:46 a.m. on Highway 412 heading east near the…
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Annual 'Twilight Run' benefits 'Heaven's Cradle' organization
JACKSON, Tenn.-Heaven's Cradle, an organization with the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, held its annual "Twilight Run and Downtown Rendezvous, Thursday night. The fifth annual event was held at the Farmer's Market in downtown Jackson. The event included a 5K race,…
Animal Rescue Corps rescues dozens of animals in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- It is the third animal rescue operation here in West Tennessee in just more than two weeks. According to leaders with Animal Rescue Corps, with the help of the Gibson County Sheriff' Department, they rescued what the…
Beech Bluff community meets, discusses future of former elementary school property
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-60 members of the Beech Bluff community met Thursday night to discuss what to do with the old Beech Bluff Elementary School building. One of the ideas presented was for the Madison County Recreation and Parks Department take…
JMC Library announces 'Big Read' grant from National Endowment for the Arts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Public Library made a major announcement Thursday for book lovers and the community. The library is the recipient of a $12,000 grant to host the…
Haywood Co. school leaders choose new superintendent
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn.-Haywood County School leaders announced their choice for their new superintendent of schools. Joey Hassell, current principal of Ripley High School in Lauderdale County was selected unanimously by the…
Jackson-Madison County School Board finalizes budget for next fiscal year
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board voted Thursday night on the budget for the next fiscal year, and whether to join in on the county's lawsuit against the…
Carroll County shoots out hunger at fundraiser
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Many of us are fortunate enough to not have to worry where our next meal is coming from. But for some in Tennessee, going hungry is a real…
Local business owner wants to preserve historic Bells Theatre
BELLS, Tenn. -- Bells Hardware & Lumber store owner Bob Pigue wants to bring back a piece of history in the Bells community. When Bob isn't working at his hardware…
Free Fishing Day is Saturday in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grab your fishing poles and prepare for some family fun. Saturday is Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. The TWRA says there will be at least 16 fishing rodeos at…
Former Lexington coach arraigned on statutory rape charges
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson County grand jury indicted a former high school coach accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student. Adam Yates did not show up…
Stanley Black & Decker to invest $29M in upgrades for Jackson facility
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders and officials with Stanley Black & Decker announced Thursday that the manufacturer will invest $29 million in upgrades for its Jackson operations. The company plans to…
Gubernatorial hopeful pays visit to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Candidate for governor Bill Lee stopped by the Hub City Thursday. Lee spoke to a small group and talked about his plans for the Volunteer State if elected. Lee says he is visiting 95 counties in 95 days and…
Man accused of waving gun in cemetery appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man accused of waving a gun in a cemetery while a family was laying a loved one to rest makes another appearance in court. David…
14th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale is underway
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The 14 annual Highway 70 Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning. It's one of the largest yard sales in the Volunteer State, running from Memphis to Nashville. It…
