Union University prepares athletes for academic success
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With classes at Union University getting ready to start back, student athletes and their academics is something faculty and staff are not taking lightly. "To be a…
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Manhunt ends with subject shot near Pickwick Landing State Park
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car chase and resulting manhunt near Pickwick Landing State Park has ended after a subject was shot by authorities, according to the Hardin County Sheriff.…
Pair accused of stealing lawnmower from Wal-Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of a lawnmower from Wal-Mart. Police identified Athena Bonfa and…
Local Red Cross volunteers prepare for Louisiana flood relief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local volunteers are packing their bags as they prepare to make their way to Louisiana to help with flood relief. Since Thursday, Baton Rouge and other surrounding cities have seen some of the…
Henry Co. inmates serve community with produce giveaway
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local sheriff's office is allowing those serving time to serve their communty, one vegetable at a time. The Henry County Sheriff's Office hosted a…
Hardin Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud by doctor shopping
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County woman is facing TennCare fraud charges in McNairy County on accusations of doctor shopping for painkillers. Ashley Johnson, 32, of…
Elementary students help break world record with letters to troops
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Samuel Latham and his friends at East Elementary School are now in the record books. "We were writing letters to military and Daughters of the American…
The Rock of Trenton honors local law enforcement with special luncheon
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Sunday was a day of appreciation for the men and women who protect and serve. A Morning of worship soon turned into an afternoon of fellowship for church members,…
Fire destroys businesses in Hardeman County
GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn -- An early Saturday morning fire destroyed two Hardeman County businesses. Business owner, Terica Shaw could only stare at the destruction of what was her business for the…
Familes enjoy back to school cookout in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- One church charged the city of Milan to be a part of the first of many community cookouts. City leaders and community sponsors responded in a big…
High grass along state highways causes concerns with residents
DENMARK, Tenn. -- Complaints are growing over tall grass the Tennessee Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining. "This hasn't been touched this year that I know of," Gordon Tosh said. He lives on State Highway 223 and said something has…
Hundreds gather to celebrate life of Doris 'Cousin Tuny' Freeman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds gathered Friday inside North Side United Methodist Church to pay their last respects to Doris "Cousin Tuny" Freeman. Freeman passed away Aug. 5 at the age of 91. While…
Jackson Police Department donates school supplies to local Boys & Girls Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department delivered a donation of 10 backpacks this week to the Boys & Girls Club in east Jackson. The gift is meant to help Hub City students be prepared for class. Police Chief Julian Wiser says it's part of the…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. earns improved ISO rating
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Home and property owners in Madison County soon could see lower insurances rates, all thanks to a new rating for the county fire department. The Madison County Fire Department has lowered its property protection classification from…
Police: No foul play suspected after body found at Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Neighbors got a scare Friday morning in east Jackson when residents reported seeing a man's lifeless body hanging from a home's window. Officers were called out to the…
