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JTA bus service will not run July 4

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will not operate on a regular bus service Thursday, July 4. JTA bus services will resume their regular schedule at 6 a.m. Friday, July 5. JTA bus service runs from 6 a.m. to…

Fireworks shows planned across West Tennessee

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is setting up for their annual Firefighters Freedom Festival, but it isn't the only place to see fireworks. There will also be a display at Paris Landing State Park. Swim Beach…

Parents of toddler killed at Tennessee state park seek $900K

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The parents of a 2-year-old Kentucky boy who died at a Tennessee state park last month are seeking $900,000 in damages from the state. Attorney Christopher Smith tells The Tennessean that the Tennessee Department of Environment…

Committee works to get get funding to area non-profit

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Madison County Non-Profit Committee did some juggling with the budget Monday. They amended some of the numbers so the East Madison County Senior Citizens Center would get $2,500. A motion was also…

Local cafe helps students with special needs

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Bulldog Cafe opened in late 2018 and is run by the work-based learning program at Milan High School, along with the school's special education students. "When he finally has to…

Mayor Scott Conger takes oath of office

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mayor's office was full of friends and family Monday morning as Scott Conger prepared to take the oath of office. "It felt great, a little overwhelming walking in, but…

West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse opens Vann Drive location

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Alley BBQ and Smokehouse opened their new location Monday morning with a ribbon cutting. The restaurant officially opened their Vann Drive location. Restaurant co-owner Christian Brantley says what started…

3 injured in boating accident on Tennessee River

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three people were injured Saturday in a boating accident on the Tennessee River.   The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the accident occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday near the Rivers Edge community on Kentucky Lake. Reports…

2 killed in weekend crash in Hardeman County

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people, including an 8-year-old girl from Jackson, were killed in a Saturday afternoon crash near Toone. The three-vehicle crash occurred around 4 p.m. on Highway 100 near the Old Toone Road intersection, according to a…

Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee auctioneer law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Tennessee law that requires online auctioneers to be licensed but exempts some big auction websites like eBay. U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson filed the temporary restraining order last week…

2 killed, 2 injured in Saturday crash in Chester County

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were killed and two more injured after a crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 22 in Chester County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a 9-year-old boy and a 48-year-old man were killed in the crash.…

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