Blake's at Southern Milling officially opens
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Blake's at Southern Milling is officially open in Martin. In fact, the grand opening this past Saturday was such a success that people slept outside as early as 1…
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Bus driver assaulted during route speaks to students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school bus driver took the time to speak with some of her students who ride the bus. Helen Manual Harrison was assaulted by a parent on a school…
Contractor shares tips for electrical safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of May marks the start of Electrical Safety Awareness Month. An average of 53,000 house fires occur yearly, and can usually be prevented by following a few steps. First,…
Jackson gives residents chance to vote for new flag
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since 1972, the City of Jackson has used the same flag to represent the city and community. But officials say it's time for a change. In February, the city launched a…
West Tennessee Celebrity All-Star game set for August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Dream Center in Jackson is gearing up to play ball. The organization is hosting a West Tennessee Celebrity All-Star baseball game. The game will have local leaders and celebrities…
NAMI to host walk to end stigma around mental illness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, one organization is ending the stigma. The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Tennessee is raising awareness on the importance of mental…
Crash reported along Highway 412 in Crockett County
UPDATE: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that one person was injured in a crash along Highway 412 in Crockett County. THP reports that a Ford Excursion and a tractor trailer were both traveling eastbound along the…
Amid rising food prices, some skip grocery store to buy from local farmers
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you've been to the grocery store recently, you may have noticed the increase in some essential items like meat, eggs, milk and more. With inflation on the rise, you…
Former Benton Co. pastor, coach pleads guilty to child exploitation
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former pastor and school coach has pleaded guilty to child exploitation. 33-year-old Joshua Henley, formerly of Benton County, Tennessee and Evansville, Indiana, pled guilty on Monday in federal district…
City of Jackson asks residents to vote for new flag design
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has revealed the top three designs for their new city flag contest. In February, the public was invited to submit designs for a new flag…
Jackson Area Community Bands holds spring 2022 concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Instruments came together as one on Monday. The Jackson Area Community Bands presented their spring 2022 concert. It was held on Union University's campus inside the chapel. Leaders say the band was formed in 1994 and…
Three Little Boos open for business in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get your baby or toddler ready for summer in style. A ribbon cutting was held for the new children's boutique called Three Little Boos. Owners Kristin and Adam Rowan say the store started online, then they…
Residents react to new way to take driver's test
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Taking the knowledge part of the drivers test in Tennessee has just got easier and some are saying more convenient. But what do residents think of the new option? The…
School celebrates the Class of 2023
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school celebrated future seniors. Jackson Central-Merry juniors were honored with a ceremony to encourage them to continue to stay in school. Jessica Plunk, an English…
Six months later, work is still underway to clean tornado-struck community
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Members of a local city continue to unite to rebuild their community. "The last six months, clean up has had some successes, but has also had some challenges as we…
