1 airlifted in crash on 45 Bypass in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a crash at the intersection of the U.S. 45 Bypass and Oil Well Road. An Air Evac Lifeteam medical helicopter landed on the…
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Tennessee community college graduation rates on the rise
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee higher education officials say community college graduation rates are on the rise. According to WPLN-FM , the Tennessee Board of Regents says 13.6 percent of students who began in 2010 graduated within three years. That…
Jussie Smollett's attorneys say all criminal charges dropped
CHICAGO (AP) -- Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett say charges alleging he lied to police about an attack have been dropped. Smollett attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes said in a Tuesday morning statement that Smollett's record "has…
First African American woman to graduate from local college honored
JACKSON, Tenn.--Congratulations to the first African American woman, Anona Savage Huntley, to graduate from what was Lambuth College, now the University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus. She returned home to Jackson this past weekend and was awarded a 50th Year medallion during…
Tennessee lawmaker proposes bill to possibly reduce the opioid epidemic in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Your better off, getting on birth control and not worrying about it," said a local mother, Sally Rimmer. Tennessee lawmakers are taking different angles in order to decrease the…
Sheila Godwin announces her candidacy for City Council, District 3
JACKSON, Tenn.--A candidate for Jackson City Council makes an official announcement this afternoon. Shelia Godwin announced her candidacy for city council District 3 at City Hall. Godwin's campaign slogan is…
TBI assists in case of missing Milan woman
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police continue their search for a Milan woman who has been missing for two months. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now assisting with the case. Sarah Michelle Phillips, 22,…
Mayoral candidate Jerry Woods holds community forum
JACKSON, Tenn.--A candidate for Jackson mayor held a community forum, Monday night. Community members gathered at Northside Community Center to hear candidate, Dr. Jerry Woods. Jackson residents proposed better lighting, better…
Arrow Athletics aims to improve family fitness
JACKSON, Tenn.--Aiming for a new place to work out? Check out Arrow Athletics! They cut the ribbon Monday for the grand opening. It's located on Vann Drive. It offers competitive…
Mayoral candidate forum preparations underway
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents in the Hub City get a chance to hear from candidates for city of Jackson mayor. The Jackson Chamber will host a mayoral forum Tuesday night…
Camden loses historic building to fire
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Camden residents are mourning the loss of a historic Court Square building that once housed the Berry Clinic. While the Monday morning fire was contained to the…
Local library offers resources for ancestry research
SELMER, Tenn. -- Inside the History Room at the Jack McConico Memorial Library in Selmer, you can find just about anything you need related to years gone by, but a new…
Man dies after incident at Obion Co. jail
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Union City man has died after an incident early Monday morning at the Obion County Law Enforcement Complex, according to the Obion County Sheriff's Office. According to the sheriff's office, Union City police brought 37-year-old…
President Trump says he is fine with release of Russia probe report
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report "wouldn't bother me at all." Trump says he's glad Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling is over and wishes it could have gone quicker. Trump says "we…
Early morning fire damages historic building in Camden
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fire broke out Monday morning in Camden, damaging a local clinic. The Berry Clinic, located in a historic building in downtown Camden, went up in flames around 5 a.m., according to the chief of the…
