New member joins Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council elected a new member on Monday. Tuesday, the city council elected Richard Donnell to replace Ernest Brooks II. Donnell was very happy…
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UPDATE: Carroll County missing man found
UPDATE: UPDATE: The Carroll County Sheriff's Office says Erik Allen has been found. EARLIER STORY: CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a missing person. The sheriff's office says that around 7:15…
In last meeting of 2022, city council discusses recycling, eminent domain
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held their last council meeting for 2022. During Tuesday's city council meeting, they discussed a variety of topics, including a location for recycling…
Expert shares what toys help kids build needed skills
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holiday countdown is continuing with toys that can be gifted to children of all ages. From Spidey & Amazing Friends Web Spinning Hauler in a size that kids as young as preschool can enjoy, to more…
‘Next mass killer’: Dropped case foretold Colorado bloodbath
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Anderson Lee Aldrich loaded bullets into a Glock pistol and chugged vodka, ominously warning frightened grandparents not to stand in the way of an elaborate plan to stockpile guns, ammo, body armor and a homemade…
New book shares family's escape from communist Hungary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One author is putting his family history on display. Robert Wolf's new book called "Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight…
Sassy Grace, Hattie's owners say sales great ahead of holidays
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local shop owners gave an update on the mad dash before the Christmas holidays. Tamy Lewis, with Sassy Grace Southern Gent Boutique, says this has been their best year in sales so far. "We have gotten…
Report: 1 in 5 spoke language other than English at home in 2019
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 2019 report shows nearly 68 million people spoke a language other than English at home. The report from the the US Census Bureau found that those who spoke a language other than English at home tripled…
HCMC names new Chief Nursing Officer
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center has a new Chief Nursing Officer. The center's CEO announced back in November that Michelle Seaton, RN, would assume the title. The news release from the center says that Seaton has been…
Jackson man to serve 78 years for murder, weapon charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to 78 years in prison, according to a news release from District Attorney General Jody Pickens. According to the release, Ambreia Washington was found to be the person responsible for a…
LIFELINE asks community to donate the gift of life
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can help give the gift of life this holiday season in both Jackson and Dyersburg. LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting the annual Holiday Hero Christmas Blood Drive on December 15 at their location at 183 Sterling…
Authorities ask for help after man found shot, killed
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- The McNairy County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help. They say on Friday around 11:45 p.m., a man named Johnny Harbin was shot and killed inside his own home on Pickins Drive, which is northwest…
Center to offer "sample" of a new language
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Language Center is aiming to give Tennesseans a sample of a new language. According to a news release, the center is going to be offering a 15-minute mini-class on some of the languages they are…
Officers to receive Congressional Gold Medals for Jan. 6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top House and Senate leaders will present law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with Congressional Gold Medals on Tuesday, awarding them Congress's highest honor nearly two years after they fought with former President…
Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer?
The COVID-19 pandemic sent Heidi Whitney’s daughter into a tailspin. FILE - Desks are spaced apart ahead of planned in-person learning at an elementary school on March 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. The COVID-19 pandemic spared no…
