RIFA honors volunteers at annual appreciation event
RIFA held its annual volunteer appreciation event at Baker Bros Barbeque downtown Tuesday.
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Man convicted of raping daughter over 5 years in Haywood County
On April 21, 2026, after a two-day jury trial in the Circuit Court of Haywood County, Defendant Miguel De Jesus-Flores was found Guilty of all Counts in the indictment: Two Counts of Rape of a Child, Three Counts of Rape, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, and Incest.
Madison County man sentenced to 5 years in prison for possession of child pornography
Jonathan James Moore, 58, of Jackson, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography. D. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.
Fire damages apartment building in Lexington
A fire broke out before 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Natchez Trace Village Apartments in Lexington.
3-car collision involving 18-wheeler reported in West Jackson
The Jackson Police Department is advising motorists to avoid an area of North Parkway and the 45-Bypass Northbound following a three-car collision.
Selmer Middle cafeteria employee charged after alleged assault of student
A Selmer Middle School lunch staff member has been charged following assault allegations.
Special ed. student suffers carpet burn after being dragged by Selmer Elementary employee, sheriff’s office says
The McNairy County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a school employee accused of dragging a student with special needs.
MIDDAY GUEST: Jackson's Got Talent winner
Olivia Heimke joined our show to talk about the her most recent accomplishment, winning Jackson's Got Talent.
U.S. Attorney's Office observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee joins the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) in observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This year’s theme is "Listen. Act. Advocate. Protecting victims, serve communities.”
Hardin County commissioners address deputy raises, winter storm recovery
The Hardin County Board of Commissioners met for a controversial budget amendment and updates regarding January's winter storm.
Tennessee wildlife officers sharpen skills to spot impaired boaters ahead of season
As boating season approaches wild life officers are providing more training to identify impaired operators.
Jackson to host fourth annual Children's Day
The City of Jackson is hosting an event geared toward young people.
Scotts Hill ambulance service aims to cut emergency response times
A dedicated ambulance is now based in Scotts Hill for the first time, a move expected to cut down on response times for people in southern Henderson and Decatur counties.
Lexington police investigate fatal shooting on Smith Avenue
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, officers from the Lexington Police Department responded to a report of an accidental shooting at 670 Smith Avenue, lot 20.
Tennessee gas prices fall 11 cents
Gas prices across the state moved less expensive over last week, falling 11 cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.77 which is 16 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.08 more expensive than one year ago.
