6th annual Toast of Jackson raises money for Carl Perkins Center
JACKSON, Tenn -- Residents in the Hub City had a chance to get a sample of what their city has to offer all in one place Saturday afternoon. "Toast of Jackson" at…
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Second "Pokemon-Go" event 'lures' trainers to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of Pokemon trainers of all ages descended on downtown Jackson Friday night for the Hub City's 2nd "Pokemon-Go" event. The Jackson Downtown Development Corporation dropped lures for Pokemon from 6 until 10 p.m. Many businesses in the area…
"Unity in the Community" meeting draws hundreds to pray for country
MILAN, Tenn. --Hundreds of people gathered Friday night spanning racial and gender barriers to pray for their city, community, and country. Milan residents hosted their first "Unity in the…
Jackson prepares for peaceful march Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members are planning a march Saturday through the Hub City in hopes of bringing unity. "This is the beginning. We are laying the foundation." said Chastelisa…
Dream Center hosts art sale to raise money for field trip
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Dream Center shelter in Jackson, which aims to help women in need, put on an art show Friday. Moms and their children painted their own pictures and baked sweets for…
City of Milan sets new policy to help citizens weather extreme heat
MILAN, Tenn. -- The city of Milan says it's taking a proactive approach to our summer heat, adopting criteria of when it'll open a cooling station for residents. With the heat…
Police seek to ID man who stole Le Bonheur donation bin from Wal-Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are hoping the public can help them find a man they say stole a donation container for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital from Wal-Mart in south Jackson. Police…
Hardin County looking to 'Clear the Kennels'
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- It's all paws on deck this weekend at Hardin County Animals Services. Already over their capacity of nearly 100 dogs and 40 cats, the center is holding a…
Air Evac team in Martin hosts 'Law Enforcement Appreciation Picnic'
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Local groups partnered up Friday to provide free lunch for their brothers in blue. The Law Enforcement Appreciation Picnic was sponsored by the local Air Evac 31 team and hosted at the…
Man pleads guilty in 2013 beating death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brett Atchison pleaded guilty Friday in the March 2013 death of a man found outside Whitehall Pre-K Center in Jackson. Circuit Court Judge Kyle Atkins sentenced Atchison to…
Lightning sparks fire at historic church in Trenton
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire crews responded Friday afternoon to a blaze at the old First Baptist Church in Trenton. Officials with the Trenton Fire Department say lightning struck the back…
TBI: McKenzie man arrested on multiple drug charges
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a tip led officers to the home of a McKenzie man now facing multiple drug counts. …
Update on cause of widespread JEA power outage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The day after a widespread power outage in areas across Jackson, the Jackson Energy Authority says it has better determined the cause. Initially, a spokesman said a main TVA line had gone out. However, after further inspection the…
Crews respond to crash on Lambuth Boulevard
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police and EMS responded Friday morning to a crash at the intersection of Lambuth Boulevard and West Forest Avenue. Traffic was temporarily backed up at the intersection, but officers were directing vehicles through the light just after…
Jackson-Madison Co. EMA offer safety class
MADISON CO., Tenn. -- Crime can happen anywhere, anytime, and local authorities are working to make sure you are not the next victim. The Jackson-Madison County EMA office offered…
