A new candidate in the running for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn--Educator Dr. Jerry Woods made it very clear how he expects to win the people of Jackson over, as well as his vision for the Hub City. "By convincing them…
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Local College holds film screening commemorating Suicide Prevention Month
JACKSON, Tenn.--Suicide is the third leading cause of death among African Americans, ages 10-24 in west Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network and in commemoration of Suicide Prevention Month--a local college is aiming for change. Tuesday, from 4:30…
New partnership agreement reached between JSCC and UTM
JACKSON, Tenn.--Two local colleges announce a new partnership to benefit students.. Monday, Jackson State Community College and the University of Tennessee at Martin signed a partnership agreement, which will allow students to…
Local sheriff says old patrol cars may put deputies at risk
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — A local sheriff is asking for more money in the budget for new patrol cars after he says there are concerns the old ones are putting deputies…
Organizers gear up for West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is the 163rd year for the West Tennessee State Fair. "We have got beauty pageants for West Tennessee's Fairest of the Fair, we've got livestock shows,"…
Spirit Halloween open for holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A cool and gloomy start to the week gave us an early taste of fall. Although Halloween is still more than a month away, stores like Spirit Halloween have…
TEMA trains first responders for hazardous material incidents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders began their two-week training Monday on how to handle hazardous material incidents. "As everyone knows, we have so many hazardous materials running up and down the interstates and…
Local universities compete in first ever Madison Co. Battle of the Colleges Blood Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local colleges and universities compete to see who can help save the most lives. The first ever Madison County Battle of the Colleges Blood Drive kicked off Monday. The…
Dr. Jerry Woods announces run for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another mayoral candidate is looking for your vote. Dr. Jerry Woods has announced he is running for mayor of Jackson. Woods made the announcement Monday at the Carl Perkins…
Heather Scott announces bid for Tennessee governor
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Another name will be on the ballot for governor of Tennessee. Heather Scott has announced her candidacy for governor. Although Scott is a member of the Libertarian party, she will be listed on the ballot as…
Pence to headline fundraiser for Blackburn's US Senate bid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Vice President Mike Pence will headline another Tennessee fundraiser for Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn in her Senate bid. An event invitation says the Knoxville fundraiser will be Sept. 21. Attending will cost $1,000 per person;…
Tennessee World War II pilot's remains IDed, will be buried
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Military officials say they've accounted for the remains of a Tennessee World War II pilot killed more than 70 years ago. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency says remains of Navy Reserve Ensign Harold P. DeMoss were…
Hardeman Co. fugitive captured in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hardeman County man has been captured after being added Friday to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted. Johnathon Shaquille Genes, 24, was taken into custody Sunday without incident at a residence in…
5 hospitalized after nightclub shooting in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say five people were hospitalized after an early morning shooting at a Memphis nightclub. Memphis police said on Twitter that four people were shot early Monday at the Purple Haze nightclub. Police said one person…
Antique shop starts up brunch service
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local antique store begins a Sunday brunch cafe. Carriage House Antique Market and Cafe has been open for 15 years. The antique shop previously offered a lunch…
