JACKSON, Tenn. -- Patrons of the local library get a chance to cut back on their fines and help the community at the same time. The Jackson-Madison County Library is holding its annual "Food for Fines" event. Starting Monday, donate…
BEMIS, Tenn. -- A Monday morning fire damages a home in Bemis. The Jackson Fire Department responded to the house fire just before 9 a.m. on Carroll Street. There were people in the house at the time of the fire,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Rockabilly Hall of Famer Billy Adams, who wrote and recorded the rockabilly staple "Rock, Pretty Mama," has died. He was 79. According to a press release from his publicist and manager, Adams died Saturday in Westmoreland,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says she's encouraged by Tennessee's latest push to expand school vouchers throughout the state and said she's cheering on lawmakers to make the right choice. DeVos, a Republican who has long…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students of The Barber School in Jackson were shocked Monday morning when they arrived to find the school was shut down. A sheet of paper posted on the school's door says the sudden closure is due to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says the state has a duty to protect the environment, but held off from agreeing humans are the reason behind climate change. The Republican fielded questions about climate change while talking to…
JACKSON, Tenn. - Vendors set up at the New Southern Hotel in Downtown Jackson for the 'Tie The Knot' wedding show, to help engaged couples make their dream weddings come true. “I think every vendor wants to help contribute making…
JACKSON, Tenn-- Looking the outside it looks like a regular day in Spring. But on the inside, it looks like a celebration that only falls on the 25th of December. "I said we can have Christmas anytime," said Georgia Drumwright.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Women's Resource and Rape Assist Program, also known as WRAP, held their seventh annual Denim and Pearls fundraiser. The fundraiser included a silent auction, food by Provisions Catering by The Old Country Store and a band…
DECATUR, Tenn. -- Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former police officer accused of misconduct while on duty. According to a TBI release, on February 22, at the request of 9th District Attorney General…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members with a local real estate company are doing something special for their community. Representatives with Coldwell Banker volunteered their time to help people in need. They assisted in trimming trees, mowing the lawn, planting and more…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- UPDATE: The family has said via social media that an arrest was made Saturday night. They wished to thank the local authorities and the TBI for their…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - A local pet shelter is celebrating its third birthday Saturday. It was a day of family fun at the Frances Halbrook Hensley Animal Shelter in Lexington. It was a…
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local college hosted an inaugural leadership conference. Students and community members gathered at Lane College for the Lane College Community Summit. The two day conference consisted of workshops and panel discussions. Saturday, they spoke to students…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Chattanooga firefighters were responding to a medical emergency on state Route 153 when a fire came to them. According to a news release, the firefighters were on a bridge over the Chickamauga Dam on Friday helping…
