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Pickwick Dam to be reinforced against earthquakes

PICKWICK DAM, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to begin reinforcing the Pickwick Dam against earthquakes this fall. WAAY-TV reports that the reinforcement will cost about $150 million and require about one million tons of rock and sand.…

A West Tennessee church unveils new historical marker

MCLEMORSEVILLE, Tenn. - A local church is celebrating 152 years of existence as well as the unveiling of a historical marker. Church members along with city officials gathered at the Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Nelson Falls said Sunday was…

Customers catch bargains at a local consignment sale despite rain

JACKSON, Tenn--Sunday afternoon consisted of damp grounds, rain and umbrellas in hand. Despite these conditions loyal customers still showed up at the Jackson Christian School to the Semi-Annual Consignment Sale. "There's actually more people here than I expected to see,"…

Brown Ruritan Club sells stew to benefit community

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Brown Ruritan Club held a stew sale Saturday. The stew sold contained beef, chicken, vegetables, and tomato based products. Erwin White, president of the Brown Ruritan Club, says the stew is the main fundraising activity for…

43rd annual Beautillion Scholarship Ball awards scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Jackson area high school students were selected for college scholarships on Saturday. Saturday's 43rd annual Beautillion Scholarship Ball was run by Links Incorporated. The organization consists of women of color, dedicated to sustaining the cultural and economic…

Overturned semi-truck off Highway 412 leads to rescue

WEST MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - A crash in Madison County turned into a rescue, as first responders spent hours trying to free a driver from a wrecked vehicle. A semi-truck crashed and overturned on Highway 412 Saturday, leaving the driver…

TDOT Road Work I-40, April 6-7

There will be road work on I-40 the weekend of April 6-7 in Madison County. TDOT Road Work I-40: Interchange improvements on SR 186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd for paving and…

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