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Police: Woman, 2 grandchildren killed in weekend crash

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has identified a woman who was killed along with two of her grandchildren this weekend in a single-vehicle crash. Mary Powell, 55, of Jackson, was driving the vehicle, which was occupied by her…

UPDATE: Police ID men killed in nightclub shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have identified two men killed in a weekend shooting at a Jackson nightclub. Marcus Maxwell, 23, and Cornelius Roberson, 25, both were killed in the shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at Club Elite, located at…

Tennessee city faces pushback over park bench blocks

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) -- A park bench addition designed to prevent people from sleeping in public spaces has received pushback from some Tennessee residents. News outlets report that officials in Kingsport, Tennessee, have added wooden blocks through the middle of…

Tennessee moves up open-air burn permit requirements

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- State officials are telling Tennessee residents that all open-air outdoor fires will require a burn permit starting Monday. Burn permits are usually required statewide from Oct. 15 through May 15. Tennessee's Division of Forestry said Friday…

Jackson Generals name new general manager

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals have named Marcus Sabata as the team's new general manager.   Sabata, a native of Garden City, Kansas, has been with the team…

A West Tennessee Farm opens a new Pumpkin Market

JACKSON, Tenn.-- It's the grand opening week for a new pumpkin market at the Donnell Century Farm Adventure. Pumpkin lovers can pick from 50 different pumpkins, gourds, squash, cornstalks and straw bales. Plus free photos with their funny new scarecrows.…

JTA hosts annual Road-eo driving course

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Transit Authority hosted their annual JTA Road-eo at the Jackson Generals Ballpark Sunday afternoon. The drivers completed several obstacle courses to show off their driving skills. Drivers had to drive through a cone course within a…

Local church holds service for hometown heroes

JACKSON, Tenn. - A special service was held Sunday morning at the Gospel Light Baptist Church in Jackson to honor our local first responders. "Many times they are put in situations where there…

History enthusiasts dig in at Pinson Mounds Archeofest

PINSON, Tenn. -- History enthusiasts dug in at Pinson Mounds for the annual Archeofest on Saturday. The annual event took place at the Pinson Mounds State Archeology Park, where people learned about Native American culture. Attendees watched Choctaw Indian cultural dances,…

Wine lovers celebrate at second annual winery festival in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Wine lovers celebrated a successful harvest Saturday in Humboldt. Crown Winery in Humboldt held its second annual winery festival to celebrate the harvest season. This fruitful celebration featured live music, wine and craft beer tastings, a grape…

Authorities confirm 3 dead in car crash on Highway 70

EAST JACKSON, Tenn. --  The Jackson Police Department confirmed that three people died in a one-vehicle crash Saturday evening. Police responded to the one-vehicle accident Saturday on the Highway 70 Bypass near Jackson Careers and Technology School. Authorities say an…

Annual Toys for Tots Trot held in Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- People from all over Hub City came out to run and walk with Marines for the 4th Annual Toys for Tots Trot. The Captain Jack Holland Marine Corps League Detachment #735 hosted the 5K. People were encouraged…

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