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18-year-old girl killed in shooting near Lambuth Blvd

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms that 18-year-old Yasmine Humphrey died in a Monday night shooting. According to a press release, JPD officers responded to a call of shots fired around 5:50 p.m. on November 8 near Lambuth…

CMA winning singer coming to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A CMA winner will be visiting the Hub City Tuesday evening. Billy Dean will perform at The Ned to help support the Gibson County Carl Perkins Center. Tickets will start at $40  for general admission and $60…

Jackson police investigate shooting

(UPDATE 11/9/21): 18-year-old girl killed in shooting near Lambuth Blvd JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a Monday evening shooting. Investigators confirm a shooting happened Monday evening near the area of Lambuth Boulevard and Westwood Avenue. As of now,…

Slim Chickens opens first Jackson location

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new place in town with some fresh delicious chicken. "We've got a grand opening here at our Slim Chickens in Jackson, Tennessee," said Josh Rowden, franchisee director of…

Henderson church seeks donations for annual toy, food drive

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Henderson Church of God is collecting toy and food items for Chester County families. There are currently 150 children and 50 Chester County families signed up to receive toy items and food this Christmas. They're asking for…

Awards recognize hard work to 'Keep Chester County Beautiful'

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Those who keep the planet clean were recognized Monday. Every two years, Keep Tennessee Beautiful and the Tennessee Department of Transportation organizes a bi-annual conference and awards of excellence luncheon. It's where they honor community leaders…

Sister seeks justice in Savannah murder

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- According to a news release, on Saturday, November 6, the Savannah Police Department was dispatched to a home on the 300 block of Shell Street for a report of a…

Tennessee business groups want COVID overhaul changes in '22

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee business leaders unhappy with recent efforts by the Republican-led Legislature to unravel COVID-19 prevention requirements hope to convince lawmakers to revisit some changes when they reconvene in January. Two prominent business groups looking to adjust…

Music festival tragedy: ages of dead range from 14-27

(AP) -- The identities of the eight people who died after fans at the Astroworld music festival in Houston suddenly thronged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott were released by authorities Monday. They included a boy…

West Tennessee school district among 3 getting mental health grant

(AP) -- Tennessee officials say three school districts will receive more than $4.6 million in federal mental health program funding. The Tennessee Department of Education says Bledsoe County Schools, Haywood County Schools and Scott County Schools are receiving Project AWARE…

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