MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you've seen more ticks that usual this year, you might not be the only one. "The tick population has increased, especially in the last 24 months," Marty…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of the largest plant sales in the state will take place this Saturday. The Madison County Master Gardener and UT Gardens will host the 2019 plant sale on Airways Boulevard. The event will be at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "God calls His people to pray, and it makes an even bigger impact when all of his people or many of his people gather in one place…
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. - The Madison County Commission's budget committee met Thursday to discuss the school system's budget for the next fiscal year. The main requests from the school district includes…
ABC News reports that Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for playing Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films, has passed away at the age of 74, his family said. In a statement posted on the actor's twitter page, the family…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College received a $100,000 check from a former student during graduation ceremonies last weekend. Tommie Kirkendoll, a graduate of the class of 1969, presented the legacy check during the April 27 spring convocation. Kirkendoll will join…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman faces an aggravated assault charge after an argument on social media leads to a shooting. Brittney Blackwell is accused of firing a handgun during an argument April 30 outside an apartment at Parkwood Trace Apartments…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Facebook has banned Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones and others from its main service and from Instagram, saying they violated the company's ban against hate and violence. The company said Thursday that it has also banned right-wing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former employee of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has been indicted on charges of official misconduct and theft. Court documents say Rachel Thomas, 37, took more than $1,000 in property or money from the health…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted on multiple charges in Haywood County after allegedly holding a woman against her will for several days is now in custody. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office says James Wesley Pentz, 31, is charged…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee lawmakers are winding down the work of their annual legislative session. The Republican-supermajority General Assembly could adjourn Thursday if they tie up loose ends from their months-long lawmaking session. Among the bills that are still…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to yourlocalsecurity.com, the University of Tennessee at Martin is the safest college campus in the state of Tennessee. "Our officers are doing an excellent job on…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local wedding professionals are hosting a style shoot. A style shoot is a miniature version of a mock wedding. This is the fifth year Krisy Thomas has done…
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the warm weather is returning, so are the motorcyclists. Drivers are encouraged to 'Look Twice, Save a Life,' because May is motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Sergeant Richard…
