Jackson business expands downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. — Leah Daniel and her wife Lesley Daniel own a business in north Jackson, and for years, they've talked about expanding. “We've tossed this around since we had the consignment shop. We've…
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TDOT stresses safety after deadly crash
JACKSON, Tenn.--A crash Wednesday morning on Interstate 40 near mile marker 26 westbound left two Tennessee Department of Transportation contractors dead, and a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper injured. THP says the trooper was still in his patrol car during the…
Eagles' Edge provides food and clothes for students across Chester Co.
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It may look like an ordinary house in Henderson, but on the inside there is enough food and clothes to help children all across Chester County. "It houses our Coordinated…
Familiar scam returns to storm-affected area
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. — Familiar scams return to one West Tennessee town, but with a new twist. Adamsville is still recovering from devastating storms that hit last week. Unfortunately, scammers are trying to take…
Jackson police, JEA respond to car stopped on guy-wire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police and the Jackson Energy Authority responded to a north Jackson business Wednesday afternoon after a car appeared to have backed up a guy-wire. It happend in a business parking lot on Hughes Drive. JEA says…
Jackson to celebrate America Recycles Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- America Recycles Day is coming to Jackson. America Recycles Day will be held at the Fire Training Center on 720 S. Highland Avenue on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will allow for…
Paris suspect on Most Wanted list charged in 2001 homicide
PARIS, Tenn. -- A man added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list Tuesday has been indicted in an 18-year-old homicide investigation. According to the TBI, Paris police responded to a home on the 300 block of Rison…
Discovery Park recognized by Tennessee Magazine
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America has been named Best Museum in West Tennessee, and the Favorite Place to Take the Kids, by Tennessee Magazine. Discovery Park announced the designations Wednesday in a news release. The release says…
Jackson police identify Subway robbery suspect, confirm man arrested by chief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have identified a man suspected of robbing a downtown restaurant Tuesday morning. Police say Chief Julian Wiser spotted the suspect, identified as Stevie D. Dean, near First Street and Middle Avenue around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday.…
Free pancake breakfast for veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans are invited to a free pancake breakfast. The breakfast is offered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1848 located at 3803 Highway 45 North on Nov. 11 from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Donations will…
JMCSS confirms argument between parents caused lockdown
UPDATE: Jackson-Madison County School System officials say the lockdown was the result of a report of a man in a vehicle, believed to be armed and in an argument with another parent at the school. School officials say Jackson police…
Man carrying ax, drugs found in judge's chambers
DOVER, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities in Tennessee say a man wielding an ax walked into a courthouse and made his way to a judge's chambers before being seen and arrested. News outlets report 46-year-old Michael Dupont was charged last week…
Gibson County Schools employee named Supervisor of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Gibson County Special School District employee has been named Tennessee's 2019-2020 Supervisor of the Year. Dr. Michelle Goad, an instructional supervisor for fifth through eighth grade and the testing coordinator for the district, received the award…
Food boxes available in Hardin County
HARDIN Co., Tenn. -- Food boxes are available to those affected by the storms in Hardin County. Food boxes from the Red Cross are available, according to a Facebook post by the Hardin County Emergency Management in Savannah. According to…
2 TDOT contractors killed, trooper injured in Shelby Co. crash
SHELBY Co., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed two Tennessee Department of Transportation contractors were killed and a state trooper was injured in a crash this morning. THP says the three were hit during an incident involving a…
