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Local museum celebrates birthday of historic Jackson figure

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Casey Jones Railroad and Museum held a special celebration on Saturday. They are celebrating the birth and life of one of America's most famous train engineers, Casey Jones. They celebrated with a birthday cake and a…

TDOT, Kroger team up for 'Nobody Trashes Tennessee'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is wanting you to help clean up Tennessee. Officials with the department unveiled reusable bags on Friday for shoppers at six locations, including a…

Jackson Police Dept. warns of new police phone scam

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is warning the community of a new phone scam in which the callers impersonate the police. According to a release from the JPD, a Jackson police officer received a call from 731-425-8400, which is…

Recovery resources available for Decatur Co. flood victims

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Resources are available for those affected by recent flooding in Decatur County. Beech River Baptist Association Disaster Relief will begin flood recovery operations on or about March 25. This will include removing contents, drywall or paneling,…

Boy, 11, charged with attempted murder in Memphis shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Memphis say an 11-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting that critically wounded two people. The Memphis Police Department said officers went to the scene of a shooting at a…

Tennessee judge rebuked for nixing out-of-state abortion

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee judge has been rebuked for denying the request of a woman on house arrest to travel to Atlanta for an abortion. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports the 23-year-old woman was at least 10…

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