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…
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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…
Local farm breaks ground on first vineyard in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local farm broke ground Wednesday on what will be Chester County's first vineyard. Stillwaters Farm in Henderson says they will use around five acres of land for the vineyard.…
Union City police to take part in 'Booze It & Lose It' campaign
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Another West Tennessee city is joining the fight against drinking and driving. Union City police are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in increasing impaired driving enforcement. The campaign, called Booze It and Lose It, is…
Bethel University announces 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- There's some good news for an area university. Bethel University's president announced Wednesday the university has earned its 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, according to a release from…
UT Martin offices to close for upcoming holidays
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin will close all administrative offices from Dec. 24 through Dec. 28 for the winter holiday and Jan. 1 for New Year's Day. The closure applies to offices on the…
Gov. Haslam to decide on Senate bid after leaving office
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Haslam says he will decide whether to run for an open U.S. Senate seat sometime after leaving office next month. Haslam told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he's planning a short…
Audit: Student assessment lacked proper oversight from state
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- State auditors say the Tennessee Department of Education failed to provide adequate oversight while rolling out its problem-plagued student assessment test in the spring, which resulted in widespread delays and sparked outrage among lawmakers. According to…
East TN prosecutor drops charges against handcuffed, beaten man
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- An East Tennessee prosecutor says authorities have dismissed charges against a black man who was filmed being struck by a white police officer while he was handcuffed earlier this month. News outlets report prosecutor Alan Dunn…
Website lists Tennessee in top 10 states with aggressive holiday drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A traffic website has ranked Tennessee drivers number 8 of the top 10 states with the most aggressive drivers during the holidays. GasBuddy is a website that…
JPD increases presence around shopping areas during holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are cracking down on holiday thieves. "During the holiday season, there's more opportunities for people to do something like that, and we want to…
