Special needs students enjoy 'Champion's Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. - On Wednesday, everybody was a champion. "We have crafts and games. We have the characters that they can hug. They're special for a couple hours," said Tom Jones, scout master for Troop…
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Chester Co. Sheriff's Office seeks to ID man in identity theft investigation
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in an identity theft investigation. Investigators hope to identify a man seen in surveillance video. They describe the man as having light skin,…
Gov. Lee visits Jackson, attends opening for new print-on-demand facility
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The governor of Tennessee made several stops Wednesday in the Hub City. The first stop Gov. Bill Lee made was the opening of Lightning Source at a ribbon cutting. The facility will create…
Mayor invites local artists to paint city of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you seen the new mural in downtown Jackson? It's one of many that have popped up in recent years, including the popular "Jackson" mural on the corner of Church Street and…
Keep Chester Co. Beautiful brings home big awards
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a big weekend for Chester County at the Keep Tennessee Beautiful conference. They brought home third in the Award of Excellence Affiliate category and first for their litter grant…
Crockett Co. Sheriff's Office deputy arrested in child porn investigation
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County Sheriff's Office deputy has been arrested during a federal investigation into child pornography. Court documents say Crockett County Sheriff's Office Deputy Matthew Berry, of Bells, was arrested after agents with the FBI searched…
TBI issues endangered child alert for missing Haywood Co. teen
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for a missing West Tennessee teenager. Gregory Shelton, 16, was last seen September 17, according to the TBI. There is no known direction of travel.…
US Marshals arrest Middle Tennessee rape suspect in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee man wanted for rape of a child was arrested Tuesday by U.S. Marshals in Lexington. U.S. Marshals say the charges against 43-year-old Dannie Gately, of Shelbyville, were filed earlier this month. Deputies with…
Man killed in Union City motorcycle crash
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- One man is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon in Union City. Police say the crash happened just after 2 p.m. in the 400 block of West Reelfoot Avenue. Police say 29-year-old Malcom…
Madison County deputy involved in Wednesday morning crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a crash Wednesday morning involving a Madison County Sheriff's Office deputy. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes said the crash happened around 8:40 a.m. near the intersection of East College Street and…
TBI issues missing child alert for Haywood Co. teen
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation sent out an alert early Wednesday morning for a missing Haywood County teen. Gregory is 5’8”, 175 lbs., brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing black basketball shorts,…
Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss perform for thousands of fans at Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--"248 from the Bank of Jackson Travel Club," said Anita Kay Archer, Assistant Vice President of the Bank of Jackson. Plus thousands more coming in from all across West Tennessee for…
Local DAR Chapter rings in celebration of Constitution Week
JACKSON, Tenn.--Tuesday marked the 232nd anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. The Jackson-Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Jackson City Hall to celebrate the establishment of the Constitution. President of the local chapter, Beth Bates said September 17…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. hosts fundraiser for cancer patient
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Carneace Jones' co-workers are telling her to go home, something a lot of employees wouldn't hesitate to do. "She just got out of the hospital. She wasn't supposed…
Veterans association donates to RIFA for holiday meals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local veterans are preparing for the holiday season with a generous donation. Vietnam Veterans of America presented a $1,200 check Tuesday afternoon to Regional Inter-Faith Association. The money will go…
