Madison County Mayor Harris gives annual State of the County address
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Well, it's gonna kinda be a review of what went on last year and the kind of things we've got going on this year," said Madison County Mayor…
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Man accused of being seen naked in Jackson park appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man police say was seen naked in a north Jackson park appeared Tuesday in Jackson City Court. John David Robison, 42, of Jackson is charged with one count of public indecency. Judge Blake Anderson ordered Robison…
3 killed in Carroll Co. mobile home fire
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- An early Tuesday morning fire kills three in Carroll County. Officials confirm three people were killed in the mobile home fire on New Zion Road. County Fire Chief Terry Bradshaw said they got the call around 5:15…
Smoky Mountains park back to normal operations post-shutdown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Great Smoky Mountains National Park has resumed regular operations after the end of the partial federal government shutdown. Park officials said in a news release Monday that visitor centers have reopened seven days a week and…
USJ students compete in 'Geo Bee'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We've all heard of a spelling bee, but what about a "Geo Bee?" Students at the University School of Jackson competed Monday in the National Geographic bee. Thirty…
Former Crockett County School employee indicted
ALAMO, Tenn.--"Taxpayers should be able to trust that government officials will be using money appropriately," said P.I.O of the Tennessee Comptrollers Office, John Dunn. Former Technology Coordinator Michael Maness resigned from…
Local fire department earns higher ratings
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - A local fire department achieved a significant milestone, Monday. Today the City of Lexington proudly announced their new ISO rating that can greatly impact residents and…
Bells Theatre to be torn down, new one built on same lot
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A historic theater in downtown Bells is being torn down. The theater, then known as the Ray Theatre, opened around 1935. By 1941, it had been renamed Bells…
Local doctor passes away after 30-year career
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local doctor who died this past weekend is being remembered for the impact he made on those who knew him as well as the community he served.…
How do school officials decide to close school?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students across West Tennessee will be doing their snow dances Monday night. But, it'll take a little more than that for school to be out. "In my…
Jackson city councilman announces his intentions to not seek another term
JACKSON, Tenn.--A Jackson City councilman announced late Monday he does not plan to run for re-election. Randy Wallace has served in the District 7 position for the last 12 years and also serves as treasurer for the city. In a…
TDOT pre-treats roads for anticipated winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Tennessee Department of Transportation preps major roads for winter weather conditions. TDOT said they've already started laying down salt on bridges, overpasses and along Interstate 40. Trucks have…
Suspect arrested after reports of naked man in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say they have identified and arrested a suspect after a naked man was photographed at a park in north Jackson. John David Robison, 42, of Jackson, was arrested Monday afternoon, according to a release from…
TBI identifies man killed in Dyer Co. officer-involved shooting
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man killed in an officer-involved shooting over the weekend has been identified. Jeffery Lynn Jones was shot and killed Friday night by a Dyer County deputy, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. According to officials,…
Deadline approaching for TN Promise students to complete FAFSA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- College students, listen up! The filing deadline for the Tennessee Promise Free Application for Federal Student Aid is quickly approaching. Feb. 1 is the final day to complete the FAFSA to be eligible for the Tennessee Promise scholarship.…
