Floor manufacturer in Jackson to close after 70 years, lay off 215 workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The gate at the entrance to the Armstrong Flooring plant in west Jackson will soon be closed for the last time. "This is very difficult news and not…
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Woman charged in deadly hit-and-run given more time to find attorney
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A driver accused in a hit-and-run that killed a woman was back in court Monday. Natasha Washburn is accused of killing Ramiza Robertson in a hit-and-run back in…
Historic Humboldt school gets million-dollar makeover
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- After decades, a historic school in Humboldt has received a multi-million dollar face lift. Stigall Primary School opened its doors in the 1960s. But decades later in 2016,…
Man charged in March shooting back in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An accused gunman in a March shooting was back in court Monday. Darkis Watkins is accused of shooting William Crowley in the chest…
West Tennessee veterans celebrate Purple Heart Day
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Across the country, Aug. 7 is known as National Purple Heart Day. Service men and women at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt had their own celebration Monday. After…
Agent offers renting tips as college move-in season is underway
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the beginning of the school year underway, many college students are moving into rental apartments and houses. With that in mind, local organizations remind renters to be aware of…
2nd juvenile charged in deadly north Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have charged a second teenager in a deadly July 13 shooting in north Jackson. A second 16-year-old male is now charged in the homicide of…
Jackson Choral Society welcomes new members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Choral Society will begin fall rehearsals at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at West Jackson Baptist Church. The Jackson Choral Society is a 70+ voice, non-auditioned choir from Jackson and the surrounding communities. They pride themselves…
Jackson Theatre Guild holds auditions for upcoming play
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theatre Guild held their second round of auditions for their production of "Over the River and through the Woods" today. The auditions were open to anyone of any age and those with the Theatre Guild said…
Benton Co. inmate garden gives back to community
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The seeds of change are being planted in Benton County as inmates trade in their cell for a skill. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher started the garden three years…
Back to school shopping at the flea market
JACKSON, Tenn.--- Friendly Frank's Flea Market was at the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend. People from all over the mid-south came out to shop for back to school items among other things. Hundreds…
Officers investigate deadly Benton Co. crash
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A woman is dead and a man in critical condition after a Sunday afternoon crash in Benton County shut down part of Highway 70 for…
Jackson Police investigate overnight homicide
JACKSON, Tenn.--- A man is dead after a shooting last night near downtown Jackson. Jackson Police responded to a call of a shooting around 11:45 last night. When they arrived at the…
Henderson church blesses backpacks for back to school students
HENDERSON, Tenn.--- Sanford Hill Baptist Church wanted to start this school year off right for their students. "Well this morning we're gonna invite the young kids all the way…
Public safety officials respond to hospital car accident
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- First responders were brought out to a local hospital after a car apparently crashed into the building. In a Facebook statement from Director, Public Relations and Communications at West Tennessee Healthcare…
