McNairy high schoolers aim to make community healthier
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some local teens are working together to make their community healthier. "Tobacco is the No. 1 risk factor for many of our health problems, heart disease, cancers,"…
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Jackson-Madison Co. Library hosts annual holiday party
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families, friends and strangers came together Thursday for a holiday party at a local library. The Jackson-Madison County Library is a little more festive this season for…
'Southern Soul Christmas Festival' is this weekend in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for some festive music for the holiday season? You're in luck. The Southern Soul Christmas Festival will be held this weekend in the Hub City. The event…
Retiring Sen. Corker, a Trump foil, says he's not yet decided on what's next
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee says he'll jump in his car next month when his term is finished and drive home from Washington. He insists he's got no idea what's next after that. That's despite…
AAA offers Tow To Go program during holidays
JACKSON, Tenn. -- AAA is reminding drivers to celebrate safely this holiday season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is one of the deadliest times on the road when it…
Jackson Transit Authority to offer Free Ride Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will offer a Free Ride Day this week. The free rides will be available Friday, Dec. 21, on the fixed-route buses. However, regular fair will still be required for The Lift. The Free Ride…
3 killed in Atlanta crash of West Tennessee-bound jet
ATLANTA (AP) -- An official at a West Tennessee airport says the business jet that crashed in Atlanta had been headed to the Memphis area. Millington-Memphis Airport Executive Director Roy Remington says the plane was headed to his airport…
Obion Co. man sentenced to 10 years for solicitation of minor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Obion County man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to solicitation of a minor. Michael Beamish, 27, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for solicitation and enticement…
TWRA: 10 deer positive for chronic wasting disease in Hardeman, Fayette counties
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says 10 deer in Hardeman and Fayette counties have recently been confirmed as positive with chronic wasting disease. The deer preliminarily tested positive last week, according to a news release. The…
Englewood North Campus Church children sing Christmas carols
More than 50 children from a local church sang Christmas carols. Children of the Englewood North Campus Church went caroling in a neighborhood in Medina. This is the third year children…
Holiday travelers will have construction free roads
JACKSON, Tenn-- During the upcoming holidays the Tennessee Department of Transportation said there will be no road construction. "Safety is our main priority, we want to make sure everyone traveling on…
What's New Wednesday: Carrico's Pizza
Italian brothers from Oakland, Tennessee, John and Charlie Harrell, had a cheesy idea to start a business in the Hub City. "I told my brother to keep all your recipes in your back…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. shows danger of dry Christmas trees
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "A dry Christmas tree can catch fire and just go up in flames in a matter of seconds," Madison County Fire Marshal Don Friddle said. The Madison County Fire…
Madison Co. sheriff asks for more money to pay overtime
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Since the first of the year, we've lost 40 individuals," Sheriff John Mehr said. Sheriff Mehr says some have retired, while others have gone to other…
Firefighters use controlled blaze to show 'Close the Door' safety
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is a simple safety precaution that can save your life in the case of a home fire. The Madison County Fire Department set a controlled fire…
