'Velvet Hunt' opens in Tennessee for 2022
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Velvet Hunt is on in the state of Tennessee! The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officially designated an "antlerless-only" hunt, but since this time of year the antlers of…
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Funeral services planned for THP Sergeant Harold Lee Russell, II
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Funeral services have been planned for fallen Tennessee Highway Patrol Sergeant Harold Lee Russell, II. The funeral will take place Sunday, August 28 at Long Heights Baptist Church in McKenzie. Services will begin at 3 p.m. Sgt.…
Greenfield Fire Dept. to host 34th Fire Prevention Festival
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- The Greenfield Fire Department is hosting the 34th Fire Prevention Festival in October. The festival will continue span from Oct. 3…
Economic impact of Tennessee River Jam tallied to over $2 million
PARIS, Tenn. -- The numbers are in, and they show the economic impact of the Tennessee River Jam. A news release says the June event brought an economic impact of over $2,568,000, with 13,000 attending the jam. They estimate that the…
LIFELINE receives donation from local foundation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has received a donation from the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. LIFELINE says it was given a professional medical-grade refrigerator with advanced monitoring and control. LIFELINE officials say this will help them keep samples longer. “A…
Jackson-Madison County Library to host event for authors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting an event for authors in September. The library says its annual Local Author Event will allow authors to meet fellow authors, talk with readers and sell their books. The library says…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Jackson Wednesday night. The Jackson Fire Department says they received a call at 10:15 p.m. of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of…
Dresden storm victim sees new home for first time
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- After all hope was lost, a tornado victim in Dresden was given her life back on Wednesday. "I went from being homeless, and these people gave me a…
Search continues for escaped Chester County jail inmate
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities continue to search for a man who escaped from the Chester County jail on Wednesday. 40-year-old Aurelius Crayton is wanted by the U.S. Marshals for escape from a penal…
Movie night to be held at The AMP Saturday ahead of "The Wiz, Jr." performances
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A movie night will be held at The AMP this weekend to celebrate an upcoming performance in the Hub City. "The Wiz, Jr." will hit the stage at The Ned…
Tennessee trigger law on abortion to take effect Aug. 25
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's total ban on abortion is set to take effect Aug. 25. It's been two months since Roe v. Wade was overturned, and Tennessee has been without…
Community pays respects to Huntingdon Mayor Dale Kelley
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The City of Huntingdon honored a respected member of their community. Huntingdon Mayor Dale Kelley died on Saturday. Family, friends and colleagues came to pay their respects and…
New 988 number available to those facing mental health crises
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is encouraging people who are experiencing mental health crises to use a valuable and potentially lifesaving resource. The new 988 phone number will connect callers with mental…
Jackson State to offer one-day training events in September
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College says it will be offering one-day training events in September. Jackson State says training will include basic and advanced learning for QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, blueprint readying, project management, and PowerPoint. You can…
UPDATE: 1 inmate found, 2nd still on the run, US Marshals say
UPDATE: CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- US Marshals have released video surveillance showing Aurelius Crayton after he escaped on Wednesday. Marshals say a second image shows Crayton in a red shirt that…
