Mayor Jerry Gist reflects on years in office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After 12 years as mayor of Jackson, Jerry Gist says he knew it was time for someone else to take the reigns. "At the end of that tenure, a little…
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Family, friends search for missing Benton County woman
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Friends and family are searching for a woman reported missing in October. Family friends say Kelley Hollowell, 43, was first reported missing in October in Benton County. Hollowell has not had contact with family or friends…
Missing Humboldt teenager found in Illinois
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A teenager from Humboldt reported missing last week has been found in Illinois. Xavier Mayes, 14, was found in Urbina by the Champaign, Illinois Sheriff's Department. The Humboldt Police Department would like to thank all those who…
Family reacts after officer-involved shooting in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --Officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a home in the 800 block of Westwood Ave. around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night for a burglary. Investigators said when they arrived, a suspect barricaded himself in a bedroom in…
Annual concert helps raise money for young people with Down Syndrome
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "Music therapy is the most important thing that can benefit everyone. No matter who you are, no matter what your dealing with in your life. I think that music brings out the best in all of us," said…
Families enjoy country music at annual Down Syndrome Association event
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local families enjoyed some country music all for a good cause Wednesday night. Families and friends gathered at the seventh annual "Country Music Lends Down a Hand" concert at the Casey Jones Amphitheater.It's a community concert with live performances…
What's New Wednesday: Rachel's Diner
At Rachel's Diner in Humboldt, you'll find Chef Felicia busy in the kitchen. "I've been cooking ever since I was 12-years-old instead of going outside to play. I was made to cook for the family," says…
Workforce development program is helping inmates find jobs
MILAN, Tenn. -- In Gibson County, inmates have had the chance to learn skills that will make re-entering the workforce easier for them, thanks to the Tennessee College of Applied Technology program. During a…
Paramedic students test skills in mock casualty drill
DYERSBURG, Tenn.--"I did learn that it's very hectic at first, but once you get your arms around the situation and you've got good people helping you, then things just fall into place," Dyersburg…
River City Farmers Market opens in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The River City Farmers Market has officially opened in Savannah. Hundreds of people showed up to buy fresh produce, baked goods and canned goods at the Farmers Market across from the Hardin County Courthouse on Wednesday. The…
Hardin and Decatur County to receive help from February floods
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Hardin and Decatur County residents affects by the February floods may now be able to receive assistance to help with flood recovery. Laurie Dana, a spokesperson for the Small Business Association's Office of Disaster Assistance, says loans…
Body of missing Haywood County woman found
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The body of a woman reported missing Sunday has been found in Haywood County. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office says 48-year-old Kimberly Ann Warren was found dead Tuesday around 5 p.m. in a remote area of…
Man in custody after barricade, officer-involved shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say a man is in custody after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday night on Westwood Avenue. Police say officers responded to a report of a burglary around 10:30 p.m. at a home on the 800 block…
Police search for person of interest in credit, identity theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in an identity and credit card theft. Police say between June 6 and June 17, surveillance video shows…
TWRA to host CWD Workshops in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency plans to host six Chronic Wasting Disease workshops in West Tennessee this summer. TWRA will provide presentations on CWD, along with question and answer sessions during each workshop. A total of six…
