State offers free fishing this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This weekend, anglers from around Tennessee will be able to hit the waters free of charge from the state. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says those who want to…
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Madison Co. employee arrested on sex charges involving minors
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An employee of the Madison County Public Defender's Office has been arrested on sex charges involving two minors, according to the Medina Police Department. Johnny Ray Woolfork, 61, is…
Kids health fair brings out crowd
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of Hub City children from five area organizations learned how to be Healthier at a Thursday event. The first TennCare Kids Conference was held at the East Jackson…
Jackson postal worker honored for 50 years of federal service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What were you doing in 1966? For Hub City postal clerk Richard Stowe, the answer is easy — he was beginning his 50-year career in federal service. Stowe was celebrated…
Kroger gets ready for wine sales ahead of July 1 law change
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kroger says all of its Jackson stores will be stocked with wine and ready for sales when the law changes July 1. Staff members were busy stocking the new merchandise Thursday at the location on West University Parkway. Kroger says…
Firefighters jump around at Sky Zone to talk fire safety with kids
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County firefighters spent some time Thursday jumping around and talking safety with kids. The Madison County Fire Department hosted "Jump with a Firefighter" at Sky Zone Trampoline…
West Tenn. students awarded with trip to Washington, D.C.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 130 students are now on their way to Washington, D.C., as a reward for their writing in the classroom. A group of 45 West Tennessee students left…
Bargain hunters head to Highway 70 for annual mega yard sale
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 13th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning. From Memphis to Music City, vendors will line up along Highway 70 for more than 200…
Police check child car seats in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police officers performed safety checks on car seats Thursday in Milan. Police said if they are not installed properly it could be deadly. Kiyuna Cottrell, a parent,…
Undercover operation in Crockett Co. leads to arrests of suspected drug dealers
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.-- This week agents and deputies arrested 28 people in Crockett county and seized marijuana, crack cocaine and thousands of pills weighing more than 30 pounds. 28 people indicted…
JMCSS undergoes physical changes as Vision 2020 moves forward
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At least five Jackson-Madison County schools are undergoing demolition projects in preparation for the 2016-2017 school year. From piping to measuring and metal work, several construction crews could…
Carpenters for Christ help church in Dyer
DYER, Tenn. -- Some special carpenters are now at work for a congregation in Dyer. The volunteer group Carpenters for Christ is spending the next week adding onto the New Hope Baptist Church…
Jackson Chamber recognizes local home-based businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber celebrated a number of small Hub City businesses Wednesday afternoon in downtown Jackson. The largely home-based groups don't have storefronts. The Jackson Chamber recognized the seven businesses with…
Police: Man says he is 'proud' of shoplifting charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a man accused of shoplifting told them he is proud of his alleged crime. Kenneth Tester was booked Tuesday into the Madison County…
Local man grows business from gardening hobby
KENTON, Tenn. -- What if you could make your hobby your livelihood? That's exactly what one West Tennessee man did, turning his love for lilies into a business that stretches across…
