Pet of the Week: Jewel
Say hello to Jewel! Jewel is a big, goofy, beautiful girl who loves people, toy and her chew bones. Jewel is a brindle girl, around 5 years old and is…
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Haunting scarecrows bring more business to downtown McKenzie
McKENZIE, Tenn. — A West Tennessee city is getting into the Halloween spirit a little early this year. With a change in the weather comes a change haunting McKenzie's downtown square. Cindy…
State education commissioner visits Crockett County schools
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Alamo City School and Bells Elementary School welcomed Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen to their schools Friday afternoon. Students lined the halls in anticipation of her arrival, some…
Martini party benefits Redemption Road Rescue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends, families and volunteers gathered Friday in downtown Jackson for a party to benefit a local horse rescue. It's all for the fifth annual "Make it Shake it…
TN Suicide Prevention Network hosts conference in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers are promoting suicide prevention across West Tennessee. The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network held a conference Friday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. They have multiple conferences every year across the…
TBI adds Middle TN homicide suspect to Top 10 Most Wanted
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added a Middle Tennessee homicide suspect to their Top 10 Most Wanted. Kirby Gene Wallace, 53, is wanted by the Stewart County Sheriff's Office on multiple charges including first-degree…
Madison Co. Criminal Justice Complex could cost almost $50 million
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The expansion of the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex could now cost almost $50 million. "We eventually, finally came down to a recommendation to what we need to…
Crash downs utility pole on North Parkway; area closed to traffic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are urging drivers to avoid a busy Jackson street after a traffic crash leaves a utility pole down. The one-vehicle crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Friday near the intersection of North Parkway and Conalco Drive, according…
Milan HS band director arrested on sexual battery charge
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police arrested the Milan High School band director on Thursday, according to investigators. John Scruggs faces one count of sexual battery by an authority figure, according…
Memphis civic leader, former Pinnacle Airlines CEO shot dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A civic leader and former airline executive was alone when he was fatally shot in downtown Memphis, and authorities are investigating whether he was killed in a robbery or as part of a "personal vendetta," police…
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…
