Friends of Heart donates AED to STAR Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanks to a donation from the Friends of Heart Fund, the STAR Center will now have an AED device on site. The STAR Center serves over 2,000 disabled adults…
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Deputies investigate ATV theft in Henderson County
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Deputies are investigating the recent theft of an ATV in Henderson County. According to the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, the theft took place at 9 p.m. Tuesday on Saddlebrook Road in Lexington. The side-by-side, an orange and…
East TN teacher fired for sex misconduct was relicensed, rehired
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) -- Records in East Tennessee show a teacher and coach fired for fondling elementary school students and sexually harassing teachers was relicensed by the state and hired at another school where he now faces similar allegations.…
I-40 crash slows eastbound traffic in Benton County
UPDATE: The right eastbound lane is now open to traffic, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Earlier story: BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a crash on Interstate 40 eastbound has one lane blocked. The crash…
Jackson City Council members discuss agenda for upcoming meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council members gathered Thursday for their agenda review meeting. Mayor Jerry Gist said one of the major items will involve the old Madison County landfill improvements.…
There's a new candidate for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local businessman has announced he will run for mayor of Jackson. Mark Johnstone of Gibson County has been a businessman for more than 20 years and is currently…
Local church starts summer reading program
JACKSON, Tenn.--It may be winter, but a local church is already planning for student summer reading! Mother Liberty Church held a community meeting announcing their new "Children Defense Fund" Freedom School.…
Man indicted nearly three years after toddler's death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is behind bars after an investigation into a toddler's death. April will mark three years since the death of 2-year-old Rowdy Maness. Rowdy's father,…
'Be the Gift' campaign spotlights organ donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization needs your help to save lives, and it all starts with a big, red bow. "I like to say it was the longest, shortest journey…
Local agencies team up for SAFE seat belt campaign
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local police department along with other local and state agencies want to raise awareness on the importance of wearing your seat belt. Law enforcement agencies statewide are…
Local elementary students celebrate Jackie Robinson Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fifth graders at Thelma Barker Elementary School celebrated Jackie Robinson Day to kick off Black History Month. The students have learned about Robinson and his life story all…
Leadership University program accepting applications
JACKSON, Tenn. -- High school sophomores can now apply to the Leadership University program, an annual initiative operated by the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. The program is aimed at Jackson-Madison County…
Man charged in shooting outside Jackson restaurant appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of shooting two people outside Denny's last month appears in court. Dontarios Brown is charged with multiple counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and possession…
Suspects in east Jackson shooting appear in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men accused of fatally shooting a man in east Jackson in November return to court. Billy Moore and Corrion Greer are charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tavoris Bates outside a Middle Avenue home…
Suspect in deadly shooting outside Jackson gas station indicted
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged in a fatal shooting at a north Jackson gas station in April 2018 has been indicted on charges of felony first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. Jamauri Ransom is accused of killing Kevin Minter in…
