The bypass: A look back at two years of construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After months of lane closures and construction, the U.S. 45 Bypass is almost complete. Let's take a look back and see how we got here. It all…
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NAACP announces Freedom Fund Banquet on May 26
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP has announced details for a big event in the Hub City. During a news conference at their downtown Jackson headquarters,…
Trenton Teapot Festival continues with flower show, cookout
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Trenton Teapot Festival continued Tuesday with a flower show and cookout. Many enjoyed rib eye sandwiches and home-cut fries while listening to local musicians. Colonel Sanders and…
Duplex damaged in east Jackson fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is investigating after a fire Tuesday afternoon at a duplex in east Jackson. Fire officials say they responded around 4:20 p.m. to a home on Oak Ridge Drive. No injuries were reported. Officials…
2 reported dead, 4 hurt in North Carolina campus shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Emergency medical officials say two people are dead and four injured in a shooting at a North Carolina university. Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency said on Twitter that two people were found dead at the scene,…
TBI releases annual 'Crime on Campus' report
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released their annual Crime on Campus report Tuesday, documenting the number and types of crimes reported at college campuses across the state. According to the TBI, the total number of crimes reported…
Mother's Day buffets available at Tennessee State Parks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for some quality time with mom for Mother's Day? Several state parks are offering Mother's Day buffets this year. Pickwick Landing, Natchez Trace and David Crockett state parks will offer a special meal for you and…
Sheriff's office investigates theft of camper from McNairy Co. home
The McNairy County Sheriff's Office says this surveillance video shows the passenger of a black Chevy Tahoe check the front door of a home before the theft of a camper parked…
UPDATE: THP confirms 1 dead in Highway 412 crash involving dump truck
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a woman has died after a crash, Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say the crash happened in northwest Madison County, near Old Bells Road on Highway 412. Troopers say a car collided…
Tennessee governor to allow sports betting without signature
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's office says he'll let legislation to allow sports betting become law without his signature. Lee spokeswoman Laine Arnold said the Republican doesn't believe gambling expansion is best but recognizes that many lawmakers…
West Tennessee Healthcare names 2018 President's Award winner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has named Deena Kail the 2018 President's Award winner for her work with the West Tennessee Women's Center and Ayers Children's Medical Center. Kail is the executive director of both departments. She received the…
1 injured in east Jackson shooting; police search for suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers are looking for a suspect in a shooting that injured a young person in the eastern part of the city. Police cars surrounded a home around 7:30 p.m. Monday on Robin Lane in east Jackson. A…
Local farming family copes with April showers
HUMBOLDT, Tenn -- "We're going to be behind this year," said Kelly Griggs, co-owner of Griggs Farm. Usually during this time of year, the Griggs family would be working hard for…
A family wants justice for 2-year-old hit by a car
JACKSON, Tenn.--"It's against the law to hit and run, I just want justice for my baby," said Latrice Caruthers, mother of 2-year-old. Caruthers said her 2-year-old daughter was hit…
