THP looks for next recruits, offers bonus for Memphis area
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is looking for new troopers, and they want you to know it could be you. The THP says they are in need of troopers for…
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Blood drive honoring Cherie Parker to be held Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting a blood drive in honor of Cherie Parker. Parker died earlier this year at the age of 59. For more than 20…
Drug Task Force conducts search in old Walmart building
UPDATE (7/31/23): Drug Task Force: Large scale drug trafficking conducted at old Walmart building EARLIER STORY: HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – A search warrant was executed in Humboldt Tuesday afternoon. Johnie Carter, the Director of the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, says…
UT Martin names next chancellor
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has confirmed Yancy Freeman will be their next chancellor. Freeman, who…
City of Jackson begins installing speed humps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson are seeing changes where they live. Since 2019 there have been requests for the addition of speed humps in some neighborhoods. These humps will…
JMCSS votes on charter school's second application
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System held a specially called board meeting to discuss and vote on the ACE Charter amended application. This is the group's second attempt to…
TBI, Jackson Fire seen on scene of east Jackson fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to a fire in the Hub City. On Tuesday, there was a fire on East Chester…
Paris Police confirm person struck, killed by vehicle
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris Police Department confirms a pedestrian was killed on Tuesday. According to a press release, officers were on the scene Tuesday afternoon in downtown Paris, where a person was struck by a vehicle. The release states…
New, returning teachers welcomed back to school system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Teachers received a warm welcome during an orientation in Jackson. The Jackson-Madison County School System welcomed new and old teachers with an orientation Tuesday morning. The event kicked…
JSCC down to three finalists in search for president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State is down to three finalists in their search for a new president. Jackson State Community College says the search is down…
Hardin County man facing 20 years in prison
JACKSON, Tenn. – A Hardin County man is facing a minimum of 20 years in a federal prison. A news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office says that deputies in McNairy County attempted to arrest Patrick Dillon Butler, 30, for…
Jackson Christian School announces new staff hires
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian School announces four new hires to the school's staff. According to a press release, Jerry…
New ice cream shop opens in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new shop opened its doors in the Hub City. Happy Ice Cream offers a unique summer treat, Mexican-style ice cream and desserts. The dessert shop serves…
Tax free weekend set for July 28-30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer is almost over and parents are preparing for back-to-school shopping. The traditional tax free holiday is only a few days away and parents can take advantage of…
Back-to-School Bash held in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Back-to-School Bash was held at the Crockett County Middle School Monday. The event was held with the goal of helping students and families prepare for the…
