Jackson city elections are Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Only 6,555 of the 40,425 registered voters in the city of Jackson have voted in the municipal election. "I'm really disappointed with the low voter turnout we've had so…
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Middle school students re-enact Civil War
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Students take their history class outside for a lesson on the battlefield. "History has to come alive to these kids, and this brings it alive to them," said…
Feds seek to have nurse practitioner held until trial
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Federal prosecutors have filed a motion to have a local nurse practitioner held until his trial. The motion, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Jackson, seeks a hearing in which federal prosecutors hope to have Jeff…
THP trooper reportedly killed in I-40 crash in Madison County
UPDATE: Local law enforcement agencies have reported on social media that a state trooper was killed in a Monday crash on Interstate 40 in west Madison County. The crash occurred near mile marker 74. The Tennessee Department of Transportation was rerouting traffic…
2 in custody after robbery at Martin Slide & Ride Saloon
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two men are in custody after a robbery early Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Slide & Ride Saloon in Martin. In a news release, police say Samuel Anderson, 19, of South Fulton, and 18-year-old…
Martin police search for suspect in Slide & Ride Saloon burglary
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police are searching for a man wanted for stealing property from the Slide & Ride Saloon over the weekend. Police say 39-year-old Brandon Henry, of Martin, was identified as a suspect in the thefts of a…
Martin man charged in connection with missing juveniles
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A Martin man is in custody after two Tiptonville juveniles were reported missing last week. In a news release Monday, Martin police say 24-year-old De Sean Hart played a role in bringing the two juveniles to Martin.…
Chester Co. Sheriff's Office searching for stolen property
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance after several thefts overnight Sunday. The sheriff's office says a white 2007 Ford F-350 with license plate number 540 AG 3, a black goose neck…
FBI: Internet scam losses soar in 2018 in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The FBI says its Internet Crime Complaint Center reports victims of internet scams in Tennessee lost more than $28 million last year. The agency says more than 5,500 people reported losses in Tennessee. The state ranks…
Second Chance Halfway House helps former prisoners back into society
JACKSON, Tenn. - One organization is helping people make the most of their second chances. The Second Chance Halfway House provides residents with everything they need to start transitioning back to…
Community participates in pageant to help raise money for children
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. - Community members gathered in Adamsville on Sunday to watch a pageant that raises money for a good cause. The benefit pageant was held inside the Marty-Adamsville Community Center.…
More than 700 students graduate from JSCC
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is graduation season in the Hub City as another round of students turn their tassels. The 2019 class for Jackson State Community College graduated Saturday at the Oman Arena. 719 students earned their degrees from JSCC.…
West TN plant sale draws large crowd
JACKSON, Tenn. - One of the largest plant sales in the state took place today. The Madison County Master Gardener and UT Gardens hosted their 2019 plant sale on Airways Boulevard.…
Annual fundraiser held for Boys and Girls Club of Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Boys and Girls Club of Humboldt held their seventh annual Bird and Burger Fundraiser. Attendees got to choose between their choice of grilled chicken or a hamburger for Saturday's meal. The event involves an auction, with…
Crawfest 2019 raises money for local non-profit
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- The rain didn't stop hundreds from coming to Crawfest 2019, hosted at the downtown Jackson farmer's market. The crawfish boil raises money for the Jackson-based non-profit, the Scarlet Rope Project. "Actually, the rain helps. What are…
