Jackson leaders vote to pass vacant property ordinance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new ordinance in the Hub City will crack down on vacant properties. "One of the concerns is that so many vacant buildings tend to make a downtown area or…
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Local experts give tips on dealing with new wildlife
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee has around 1,500 different species of animals, making it one of the most diverse states in the country. That means you might…
Library displays banned books, encourages people to read them
MILAN, Tenn.-- "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Where the Wild Things Are," and "A Light in the Attic." What do these books have in common? They've all been banned in various places since they were…
Dyer County celebrates fair week
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee fair is underway with events for the whole family. "Being a county that borders the Mississippi River, agriculture is big, and so we showcase that here at…
Hunters for the Hungry opens for 2019 deer season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can now hunt and help those in need at the same time. The Hunters for the Hungry program is now open for the 2019 deer season. More than 80 deer processors throughout the state are accepting…
Murder suspect turns self in after mistaken jail release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a murder suspect who was mistakenly released from jail has turned himself in. News outlets report 26-year-old Roberto Josue Viera-Aybar turned himself in to Nashville police after his attorney arranged a peaceful surrender. Davidson…
United Way names new CEO after two-month search
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Board of Directors for United Way of West Tennessee has named Matthew Marshall the organization's next CEO. Marshall, a graduate of Union University and former executive director of Hands Up! Preschool, will start his new role…
Benton Co. Sheriff's Office identifies woman killed in house fire
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The body of a woman found in a house fire Tuesday afternoon near Eva has been identified. The Benton County Sheriff's Office says 62-year-old Martha Hughes died in the fire at a home in the 800…
Tennessee woman dies after being attacked by 5 dogs
UPDATED: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- In a story Sept.4 about a woman who died after being mauled by a pack of dogs, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Adrieanna O'Shea died Saturday, 10 days after the attack. O'Shea died Friday,…
Hub City program donates to schools in Jackson-Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn.--"I feel secure in a way that makes me feel like I'm at home," said 8th grader Nevaeh Coleman. This is the feeling a Jackson-Madison County student gets when hygiene items…
Jackson-Madison County Library participates in a nationwide celebration
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson-Madison County Library joins the American Library Association to make September a month for everyone to get a library card. Tuesday, the library hosted a card sign-up event, presented by…
Local agencies deploy to help with hurricane recovery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Hurricane Dorian heads toward the southeastern U.S., crews from West Tennessee deployed to help with recovery efforts. "We're with four ambulance strike teams from Tennessee, and they're sending two more up,"…
Jackson City Council members vote on plans to reduce debt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city officials are tasked with addressing more than $70 million in debt. Tuesday, they voted on plans to do just that. The Jackson City Council passed a handful…
USJ, TCA hold annual food drive to benefit RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Regional Inter-Faith Association is getting the donations they need to help give back to the community with a little help. Trinity Christian Academy and University School of Jackson will host…
Body found in Benton County house fire
UPDATE: The body of a woman found in a house fire Tuesday afternoon near Eva has been identified. See the updated story here. Original story: BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person is dead after a house fire Tuesday afternoon near…
