Man speaks about bad experience with local hospital
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local man shared his challenging experience trying to make sure his friend got treated in a local ER. David, a Paris resident, brought his friend to the…
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City of Jackson marks Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special news conference was held in honor of Black History Month. The City of Jackson will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February this year at City Hall by showcasing visual and performing…
Newbern machete suspect located by US Marshals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An attempted murder fugitive has been arrested. According to a news release, US Marshals have captured 29-year-old Luis Frenano Sanchez-Flores. He was wanted out of Newbern for attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated burglary. Sanchez-Flores allegedly broke…
THP: Man killed in crash along I-40 in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A two vehicle collision along the interstate led to the death of a Tennessee man. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says around 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, two vehicles -- one westbound and the other eastbound -- were…
Bethel sending students, staff to Super Bowl LVII
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University students and staff are heading to Super Bowl LVII. According to the university, six students and two faculty members will be working on the annual sporting…
Local hospital offering HEART screenings for February
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is offering HEART score screenings for American Heart Month. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County says they will be offering the screenings every Friday during the month of February from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The…
6 inductees to join Union's Sports Hall of Fame
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Six new inductees to the Union University Sports Hall of Fame have been revealed. The news release says that Jimmy Gammon, Kirk Goehring, Leah Grongberg Hood, Raymond Judy, Douglas Martin, and Darrin White are joining the Hall…
Blood clot removed during groundbreaking procedure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A first of its kind procedure was performed in Tennessee. From left right: Bryan Morris Territory Manager, Addison Frazier RT (R), Dr. John Crocker Interventional Radiologist, Ashley Criswell RT (R), Morgan Bright McGowan…
As ice thaws, eager readers return to the library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After two days of ice interference, one community staple has opened its doors! The Jackson-Madison County Library has officially reopened both locations after closing down during the icy weather. "When we do have to close, our director,…
School & Business Closings: Friday, Feb. 3
The following schools will be closed on Friday, February 3 due to inclement weather: Benton County Schools Carroll Academy Chester County Schools Decatur County Schools Hardin County Schools Hardeman County Schools Haywood County Schools Jackson-Madison County Schools (Closed for students…
Tennessee native creates chemo kits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Tennessee native is giving back to cancer patients after being personally affected by the disease. Sidney Church is a grad student at the University of Tennessee at Martin.…
Church donating clothing, items to foster children
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One church is taking steps to fill a need one bag at a time. The First United Pentecostal Church in Lexington is starting Hangers of Hope, a project to help students in foster care receive clothing…
Director of Schools needed in local district
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Special School District is seeking a new director of schools. The school district says they are looking for someone with a Masters Degree in education and would like…
District gives update on long-awaited Pope School
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is an update on the new Pope School for the Jackson-Madison County School System. Anyone who has lived in Madison County for over the last decade…
Some roads slick following second round of winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How did last night's freezing rain and ice impact our area? Many businesses and city offices were closed to start the first day of February. The condition of the roads…
