Group talks about giving voice to passengers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you have ever found yourself in a ride that made you uncomfortable with the drive? Passengers all over the United States have gained resources on how to use their…
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Woman sentenced for assault on local school bus driver
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One woman is now behind bars for assault, after she attacked a Jackson-Madison County school bus driver last year. 32-year-old Tiffany Lewis appeared in court on Tuesday before Judge Don Allen.…
Ayers Foundation gets new Chief Executive Officer
PARSONS, Tenn. -- The Ayers Foundation has a new member to help with expansion. According to a news release, Dr. Burton Williams has joined them as Chief Executive Officer. The foundation says that Williams will be working closely with Janet…
New Deputy Mayor, HR director appointed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County has a new Deputy Mayor and Director of Human Resources. According to a news release, Assistant District Attorney Terica Smith, a Jackson native, was appointed to the new role by Madison County Mayor AJ Massey.…
Tech Helps Program needs volunteers
Southwest Human Resource Agency is seeking volunteers in Madison County to facilitate classes for our Tech Helps Program. The computer literacy classes are for seniors ages 60 and older who meet income qualifications. Volunteers will receive two hours of in class training…
Man arrested for arson in Trenton house fire
TRENTON, Tenn. -- An investigation into a house fire in Trenton has led to an arrest. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 58-year-old Wally Owens was taken into custody on Thursday. The TBI…
Konisha Williams joins health dept. as Health Promotions Director
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new face is joining the team at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Konisha Williams has been named Public Health Program Director for Health Promotions. Williams is a Dyersburg native who graduated from Lane College, with…
Kevin Watson wanted for murder, reward offered for info
SEE ALSO: Hearing reveals details in Watson murder case HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kevin Michael Watson is wanted for first degree murder, the U.S. Marshals confirm. Watson is wanted in connection to the disappearance of his ex-wife, Britney Watson. Both…
Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors announced that actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer who was killed on a New Mexico movie set. Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being shot…
Jackson police: Newborn baby found in dumpster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a baby was found in a dumpster in Jackson on Thursday. According to the Jackson Police Department, a newborn baby boy was found around 3:30 a.m. in a dumpster located at 33 Carver Street. JPD…
Progress being made on new estates in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has continued to grow, but so has the need for affordable housing. Construction on Legacy Estates in east Jackson began in September. And…
Police investigating robbery at north Jackson Dollar General
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a robbery that happened at a north Jackson business. On Wednesday, we received a tip of a large police presence at the Dollar General located on North Highland just after 1 p.m. When…
Department release data on new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New data has been released on Tennessee's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. According to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, around 21,000 calls have been made to the 988 number in the last…
Presentation held on Financial Empowerment Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A presentation was held for the Jackson City Council on Wednesday. It was in regards to the Office of Financial Empowerment and how it can help the Hub City.…
NAACP hosts meeting regarding children's health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The NAACP hosted a meeting regarding a new issue for children seeking health care in West Tennessee. The Tennessee Justice Center organized a meeting to discuss the problem…
