Rotary Club guest speaker shares father's WWII story
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club held its monthly meeting, but this meeting paid a special tribute to those who served our country. The Veterans Day program featured song…
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TikTok prank leads to Jackson woman's arrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday night, one woman scared her family and loved ones with what they thought was a real call for help. Jackson police were notified of a call from concerned…
Water treatment plant gets upgrade
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington's Water Treatment Plant is getting a much needed upgrade. The L.T. Pie Hay Filter Plant in Lexington is a surface water plant. This plant is one of four…
First responders, military battle in two separate blood drives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two blood drives have first responders and branches of the military competing against their own. LIFELINE Blood Services says both the 2nd Battle of the Armed Forces and the Battle of the Badges are underway. The Battle…
Two-vehicle crash left 6 injured on Sunday
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Multiple people were injured during a crash on Sunday, according to the Martin Police Department. In a report released on Wednesday, the department stated that two vehicles were traveling along West Peach Street around 5:20 p.m., one…
St. Mary's students celebrate those who served ahead of Veterans Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students raised their voices in honor of those who served our country. "Today we are celebrating our veterans," said Joann Wormer, Principal of St. Mary's Catholic School.…
JTA launches annual food drive, free rides for canned food donations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is giving back to the community. And to do that, they are asking for canned food donations. Wednesday and Thursday, those that ride the…
Jackson police: Minor struck by vehicle while crossing street
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A minor was transported to a medical facility in Memphis after being struck by a vehicle, police say. According to the Jackson Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:33 p.m. Tuesday night in east Jackson. JPD says…
District 25 Senator Ed Jackson wins reelection
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race for the Tennessee Senate District 25 has now ended. Republican nominee Ed Jackson has secured the seat for the District 25 once again. Jackson has served two previous…
Chris Todd secures seat in state House of Representatives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 73 has ended. Republican nominee Chris Todd has secured the seat of District 73. Todd has served two previous terms for a total of four years. Todd says…
Jackson woman arrested after falsely claiming she was kidnapped, police say
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman is in custody after falsely claiming she had been kidnapped, police say. Jackson Police Department officers responded to a report of a kidnapping on Monday,…
Jackson Chamber hosts annual celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber of Commerce held their annual award celebration on Tuesday, which aims to promote local businesses with various awards across a wide spectrum of achievements. "Each year we…
Local program returns to provide homeless men with temporary shelter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the winter months approaching, local organizations are taking action to give those in need a warm place to sleep. "They are passionate about this. It is a…
JPD: Robbery at JCPenney under investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a robbery the Old Hickory Mall. Multiple officers were seen at the Old Hickory Mall late Monday evening. JPD later confirmed that there was…
Shiloh Visitor Center to close for construction of new exhibits
SHILOH, Tenn. -- The Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center will close for an extended period as new exhibits are installed. Construction is set to begin Monday, November 28, throughout the entire 87-year-old building. No re-opening date has been scheduled at this…
