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Report: Crime in Jackson has decreased

JACKSON, Tenn.--In an article written by Security Choice a company focused on ADT Home Security Consultations. Jackson's crime rate dropped 2.35 percent between 2006 and 2016. Some people who live in…

RIFA's Canstruction Gala announces winner

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Regional Interfaith Association's Canstruction has a winner. The Canstruction Gala was held Thursday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Many awards were handed out at the event. The…

Families enjoy Al Chymia Shrine Circus in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.--Friends, families and animals gathered under the big top Thursday night. The crowd filled the sets as the animals prepared to entertain.This is the second year the Al Chymia Shrine…

Thousands to visit Henderson for BBQ festival, youth rally

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Chester County is gearing up for thousands of visitors this weekend. "It's the 41st annual Chester County BBQ Festival, happening Friday and Saturday in downtown Henderson on Main Street," Emily Johnson, Executive Director of the Henderson/Chester County…

School leaders offer tips for parents to help buses stay on schedule

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Weather can cause traffic delays anywhere, including school bus routes. Weather, especially rainy days, can mean late buses. But what do you do when your child's bus is taking a little while longer to get to the…

Lawsuit claims Madison Co. juvenile court building not ADA compliant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local lawyer has filed a lawsuit against Madison County, saying the juvenile court building is not compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. "It's just a poorly…

Milan police urge residents to enroll in emergency alert system

MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police want more people to sign up to receive emergency alerts from their department. "It allows us to get the word out to lots of people," Detective…

2 in custody after break-in at Madison Co. home

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after a woman found at least one person in her Mifflin Road home Thursday morning. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the woman reported the burglary around 10:30 a.m. The…

Man sentenced to 30 years on crack cocaine charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who pleaded guilty to felony drug charges is sentenced to 30 years in custody after a 2017 drug raid. Bobby Lewis Parks, 45, pleaded guilty in July to possession of cocaine with intent to sell/deliver…

Local health officials take part in prostate cancer awareness roundtable

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local health care leaders attended a lunch Thursday in Jackson to raise awareness for a deadly disease. West Tennessee Healthcare, Tennessee Men's Health Network and State Rep. Jimmy Eldridge hosted a roundtable to raise awareness for prostate…

Man found not guilty of child rape in 2015 accused again

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A former Tennessee teacher's aide who was found not guilty of child rape three years ago has been accused of raping another boy last year. The Leaf-Chronicle cites Clarksville police spokesman Jim Knoll in a Wednesday…

Girls 'ruin everything,' says TN high school official on athletic shorts ban

SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (AP) -- An East Tennessee high school official posted online a video banning athletic shorts, saying "blame the girls, because they pretty much ruin everything." The Knoxville News Sentinel reports the athletic director and assistant principal of Soddy-Daisy…