News

JMCSS students learn earthquake safety in 'Great ShakeOut'

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local students got under their desks Thursday in hopes of learning ways to save their lives. "Learning what to do for an earthquake — get under your desk…

WRAP reminds public about domestic violence resources

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Advocates say abusive relationships are all too common and often end up turning violent and deadly. Statistics from the Wo/Men's Resource & Rape Assistance Program show one…

Afternoon fire engulfs home in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Thursday afternoon fire engulfed a home in the Hub City. It happened around 2 p.m. on H.C. Walton Drive near the 45 Bypass. Fire officials say the house is a total loss. Officials say it took…

Local educator selected for TN Teacher Ambassador Network

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education has announced that nine educators have been selected to participate in the inaugural Tennessee Teacher Ambassador Network. Rachel Bearden of the Gibson County Special School District is among those selected for the 2018-2019…

Middle TN jail deputy suspended after enabling inmates' escape

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Middle Tennessee sheriff's office has suspended an adult detention center employee for two weeks without pay for enabling two inmates to escape. According to a news release on Wednesday, Rutherford County Deputy Beth Miles —…

First fall frost may come soon for parts of West TN

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some West Tennessee residents soon may see the first frost of the fall season. According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, portions of West Tennessee, East Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel may see their first…

Police to bring possible suspect in homicide investigation back to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of taking his two children across the state after police found their mother dead in a Jackson apartment should be returned to Jackson sometime Thursday for questioning in the woman's death, according to police.…

West Tennessee man taken into custody as possible suspect to homicide investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The investigation continues after police say a man was found in Chattanooga with two missing children after their mother was found dead in a Jackson apartment. Investigators say…

Best Buy hiring for the upcoming holidays

JACKSON, Tenn.--Companies across the country are hiring for the holidays. Wednesday, Best Buy in Jackson held a hiring fair. Leaders with the national chain say they plan to hire thousands of…

Jackson Christian Middle School presents "Annie Junior"

JACKSON, Tenn.--Get ready to be transported back to the 1930's with Jackson Christian's production of "Annie Junior". This is the first ever production presented on by Jackson Christian Middle School. Wednesday,…

'Life Maze' gives local students scenarios in making life's decisions

DYERSBURG, Tenn.--Eight grade students had a chance to make some serious decisions at the 5th annual 'Life Maze' event. 'Life Choices' a non-profit organization in Dyer County, created real-life situations for 8th grade students to practice making life decisions. The…