American Job Center opens new location in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. - Thursday was the grand opening of a new location of a center that helps those who are out of work or looking to make a career change. The American Job…
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Humboldt mayor says improvements coming to downtown in 2019
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes held his fourth Mayoral Breakfast and State of the City Address Thursday morning. "Humboldt's been here 153 years, and I expect us to be here another 153," Mayor Sikes said. "I won't be…
North Side and South Side high schools to get new football stadiums
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's North Side and South Side high school football stadiums were built almost half a century ago. "We've had structural engineers to evaluate these things. They're safe…
Gov. Lee signs 3 executive orders on ethics, transparency
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee's newly signed executive orders show that he will largely follow his Republican predecessor's footsteps when it comes to ethics disclosure, transparency and nondiscrimination. Lee announced Thursday that the executive orders underscore the current…
General Motors to invest $22M more in Spring Hill facility
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) -- General Motors says it plans to invest another $22 million in its Middle Tennessee manufacturing facility to build more engines. The automotive manufacturer made the announcement Thursday about the growth at the Spring Hill facility.…
Brooks announces run for Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With elections coming up in just a few months, another candidate has announced he'll be running for Jackson City Council. Marshall Brooks announced Thursday during a news…
Coyote Blues franchise holder says restaurant will reopen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Mexican restaurant will reopen in north Jackson after closing their previous location last year. Coyote Blues will reopen in the former location of Blue Coast Burrito on Union University Drive in Thomsen Farms, franchise holder…
Overturned tractor-trailer temporarily blocks bypass in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Thursday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer temporarily closes the Highway 45 Bypass in north Jackson. The tractor-trailer overturned on the bypass around 9:45 a.m., blocking traffic. Police say no injuries have been reported. The northbound lanes from…
St. Jude starting website to tell stories about patients
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis says it is starting an internet site that will contain stories about young patients and their families. The Memphis-based hospital said in a news release Wednesday that the St.…
5 rescues in 3 weeks in flooded areas of Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.--"If you see water across the road, do not drive through it," said Hardin County Fire Chief Melvin Martin. But that wasn't the case for a Hardin County…
Dream fulfilled for West Tennessee man to travel to Vegas, meet his favorite poker player
TREZEVANT, Tenn.--"I'm competitive. I can do it on my own. I like the strategy," said 33-year -old Zach Butler, referring to his favorite game...poker. "I'm thinking Zach's gonna have the trip…
Local leaders react to Gov. Lee's executive order supporting rural Tennessee
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is carrying out his first executive order since taking office. Lee's order will affect 15 economically distressed Tennessee counties. "It means a lot to us when…
Savannah Police Dept. to post crime reports on social media
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A local police department is working to be more transparent by turning to social media. "There's an old adage, what people don't know, they'll assume or make up. So…
Dream Foundation to grant Trezevant man's wish to meet poker celebrity
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit organization is making dreams come true for one local man. Zachary Butler, 33, of Trezevant is getting a special meet-and-greet with his favorite poker player, Daniel…
UT Extension hosts farmers market vendor boot camp
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Farmers and vendors learn some tips and tricks to make more money. "This workshop is for farmers market vendors, and anyone that's doing some direct marketing," Hal…
