The Hub City helps residents dispose of hazardous items
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents in the Hub City were able to get rid of hazardous items the right way. The City of Jackson's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day enables residents to get rid…
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Former Scotts Hill police chief, mayor dies at 74
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- A former police chief and mayor of Scotts Hill passed away early Saturday morning. Jessie S. Powers, 74, of Scotts Hill, passed away Saturday morning at his home. Visitation will start Sunday from 10 a.m. to…
Authorities warn families to stay safe while trick-or-treating
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ghosts and witches will be hitting the streets this Halloween, and authorities are warning parents to watch out for real-life monsters. "Halloween is the deadliest day for children…
Local ghost tour provides local history, college scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Baker's Rack in downtown Jackson saw a full house Friday night as people came together for an annual event. The 2019 Downtown Ghost Tour and Dinner Theater brought horror…
Jackson-Madison County students move to a new groove
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students in Jackson-Madison County schools will soon move to a new groove. BlueCare Tennessee and GoNoodle visited Pope Elementary to show students new physical activities. GoNoodle is a web-based physical activity…
RIFA receives $80K in food donations from local church
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local nonprofit organization received a huge help in fighting hunger Friday. RIFA aims to fight hunger by reaching out and lifting up, something organizers say is possible with the help…
What NOT to flush to keep your drains unclogged
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether it's the kitchen or the bathroom, you never want a clogged drain. "The number one cause of backups there [the bathroom] would be the disposable wipes," said Rowland Fisher, Vice President…
Area Relief Ministries prepares shelter locations for winter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With colder weather on the way, Area Relief Ministries is providing shelters for those in need through their "Room in the Inn" program. "Jackson, Tennessee does not have a shelter, so we're…
Man charged in death of Chester Co. woman
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is now in custody after the death of a Chester County woman earlier this month. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed Jerry Ray Mullins, 46, has been charged with second-degree murder in the…
Parents charged after 2-month-old hospitalized
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The parents of a Union City baby are in custody after the child was taken to LeBonheur with multiple injuries. Police say 21-year-old Roneshia Albea and 22-year-old DaQuan Green, both of Union City, are charged with…
TBI asks for public's assistance in Benton Co. fire investigations
BENTON Co., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public's assistance in two Benton County fire investigations. The TBI says in March, the Berry Clinic in Camden burned. Earlier this month, on Oct. 2, Dr. Kenneth…
Escaped suspect in custody after search in Gibson County
GIBSON, Tenn. -- A man who escaped police custody Wednesday night is in custody. Gibson police confirmed Matthew Dillon Inman, of Bradford, was arrested just after midnight Friday without incident. Inman was accused of running from police after a traffic…
Man charged in barricade appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who allegedly barricaded himself inside a west Jackson home Tuesday afternoon appeared in court Friday. Danny Ray Mays, 43, is charged with aggravated burglary, false imprisonment, evading arrest and driving on a revoked license. Court…
Lights On After School Program sets their sights on science
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a dazzling display of science Thursday evening for local boys and girls. The Lights On After School Program at the Isaac Lane Boys and Girls Club Extension welcomed Storm Team 7 Meteorologist Brian Davis and…
Community members donate crayons in honor of Lexington teen
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An entire community came together to honor one of their own in a unique and colorful way. Thursday night fans filled the Jim Stowe stadium to watch the Lexington High School Tigers football team compete against McNairy…
