JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local first responders want to give back to their community this weekend. Errick Merriweather, a public education coordinator, says that the Annual First Responder Appreciation Day is how they want to give back. "On that day, we're…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local summer camp needs help to make room for all the campers. The Mid-South Youth Camp is gearing up for their final week, and Sunday they'll be announcing the Celebration of Summer and plans for…
UPDATE: Jackson Police officials have confirmed that the viral video of children being abused did not originate in Jackson or surrounding areas. Jackson Police say they are grateful for the community's assistance in providing relevant information for the case. Earlier…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Crockett County has noticed more drug raids occurring in the area. Sheriff Troy Klyce says that, in a way, they have increased. "What we've done is change some personnel around…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With temperatures expected to be high this weekend, a local agency wants to provide the community with some heat safety tips for the summer. "Heat affects the elderly differently than it…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for some summer fun, it's time to head to downtown Jackson. Little Boys Blue are scheduled to hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday for a free concert at The Amp. This will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson Center will host a LEGO robotics camp starting Aug. 2. The camp will be held Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-6 at the center, located at Jackson State Community College.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee saw its highest number of drug overdoses last year as surrounding states saw drops in the ongoing opioid crisis. According to a report released Thursday, 1,837 people died from drug overdoses in 2018. The Tennessean…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is dead after a car chase ends in a crash Sunday morning in Dyer County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Haleaka Tidwell was killed in the crash on Highway 104. Tidwell was…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Police say a Nashville officer wasn't wearing his seat belt when he was hit by a fleeing driver and killed. News outlets report Nashville police on Thursday provided updates on the ongoing investigation into the July…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local drivers are attempting to avoid the heavier traffic on North Highland Avenue. Some drivers have noticed the heavy amount of traffic, and some say they aren't too happy. "The traffic…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An opening night show at The Ned in downtown Jackson has been sold out. A hidden secret to this showing of "Mama Mia" presented by the Jackson Theatre Guild. Below the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the heat index expected to rise to the hottest temperature so far this year, local organizations are stressing heat safety. "Before allowing your kids to go outside, just be aware of [the heat index] because that's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Harlem Globetrotters are inspiring students with their new campaign. "Me being from Jackson, Tennessee, it means a lot to be able to give back to my home city," said Harlem Globetrotter A.J. Merriweather. Merriweather graduated from…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Idol contest brought in hundreds of summer campers from all across Jackson to watch and perform Thursday. "We had summer camps from Westwood, T.R. White, our city summer camps. We also had the Hub Club,…
