Family surprises Jackson woman for 99th birthday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman who has seen nine decades of life got a big birthday wish on Wednesday. Flossie Mae Baker celebrated her 99th birthday Wednesday with her family and friends…
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UT Martin makes 'Top 50 Most Affordable Online Degree Programs' list
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is among the most affordable when it comes to online degree programs, according to a recent ranking. Affordable Colleges Online ranked UT…
John McAfee serving DUI sentence in Henderson Co. jail
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Software guru and presidential hopeful John McAfee is serving a sentence in the Henderson County jail for a recent DUI charge, according to the Henderson County Sheriff's Department. McAfee, known for the anti-virus software that carries…
Hardin Co. firefighters respond to tractor-trailer wreck
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to a Wednesday morning tractor-trailer wreck on Highway 69. The crash occurred near Pyburn Road, and the driver sustained injuries that were not life threatening, according to the Hardin County Fire Department.
Combat-wounded Green Beret talks to local students for Veterans Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans honored local veterans Wednesday at services across the area. Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Barry Cannedy knows the meaning of sacrifice. “I fell three stories, and…
McKenzie HS art students paint windows of abandoned downtown building
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- High school artists in McKenzie are displaying their talents on local windows thanks to the city's restoration of a downtown building. The McKenzie High School art class has…
Henry Co. teacher accused of illegal contact with 2 more minors
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County High School teacher recently accused of unlawful sexual contact with a student is now facing more charges involving two more minors. Kevin Michael Smothers…
Milan police use social media to track down their most wanted
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local police department takes on social media to take down criminals, plastering their faces across the web in a good old-fashioned shaming.
Meineke offers free oil changes to service members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans and those who are on active duty in the military can take advantage of a Veterans Day offer Wednesday for a free oil change at Meineke Car Care Center. The business, located at 951 North Parkway…
Update: Both Humboldt robbery suspects now in custody, police say
UPDATE -- Both men wanted in a Sunday robbery are now in custody, according to the Humboldt Police Department. U.S. Marshals helped take Cordare Marquest Oldham into custody in Trenton, according to…
Nonprofit to hold benefit for injured Navy chief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee charity is hosting a benefit on Veteran's Day honoring a Navy chief severely injured while serving our country. Tom Wollney served for 21 years in the combat air rescue swimmer division before suffering severe…
New fire assistance truck in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An old army tanker truck has found new life in Henry County. The Henry County sheriff's department has converted the tanker truck into a fire assistance…
Driver airlifted after 1-vehicle crash in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A driver was airlifted after a Tuesday morning single-vehicle crash. Firefighters responded to the one-vehicle wreck near the intersection of Highway 69 and Jones Road, according to the Hardin County Fire Department. The driver was airlifted…
Jackson Transit Authority to hold food drive this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will hold its 26th annual food drive this week to benefit the Regional Inter-Faith Association Food Bank. All JTA riders will have the chance…
MTSU 'True Blue Tour' visits Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Middle Tennessee State University "True Blue Tour" visited Jackson on Tuesday. MTSU administrators and academic personnel spent time with local college students at a luncheon and will…
