WWII Veterans offered free plane rides
Jackson, Tenn-- Free rides are being offered to WWII Veterans at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. These rides are offered by Pecos Bill, who provides freedom flights to thank veterans for their service. Pecos…
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Fire breaks out at old Madison County Sheriff's Department building
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A fire breaks out at the old Madison County Sheriff's Department building. According to Tom Mapes, spokesman for the Sheriff's Office, the Jackson Fire Department responded to…
TBI: Brian Lawler, son of famed wrestling star Jerry Lawler, dies
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The son of famed Memphis wrestling star Jerry Lawler died Sunday afternoon, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI confirms Brian Lawler was found hanging…
Tax Free Weekend continues throughout Tennessee
Jackson, Tenn. -- All across Tennessee businesses are tax free throughout the weekend. Tax free weekend will be continuing until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Businesses like Best Buy have had over 800 customers within the first day. Best Buy is…
Jackson citizens enjoy the Toast of Jackson
Jackson, TN -- This year the toast of Jackson kicked off its wine tasting with local wineries and businesses. This is the 7th year the toast of Jackson has offered…
Tennessee primaries will clarify races for open House seats
With three open seats among Tennessee's nine congressional districts, the state's U.S. House contingent is going to welcome some new faces into the fold. The partial makeover starts with the primaries. On Thursday, Democrats and Republicans will choose party nominees…
Everyone is safe after mobile home fire
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Fire Department says everyone is safe after a mobile home fire Saturday afternoon. Assistant Chief Chris McPeak says when they arrived on scene the…
Students from across the southeast learn tactical emergency training
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Medical, tactical, and land navigation are just some of the skills a local organization strives to teach both law enforcement and civilians alike, which they say may come…
Spending tab in Tennessee governor's race tops $51M
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee governor's race tab has topped $51 million before the Aug. 2 primary. Adding activity from July 1 to 23, four Republicans have spent $45.7 million, infused $40.2 million of personal money and raised $13.2…
Judge rules Tennessee can use lethal injection drug
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee judge has upheld the state's use of controversial drugs to execute inmates after a challenge by 33 inmates on death row. Kelley Henry, one of the lawyers representing the inmates, said the plaintiffs will…
The Latest: Ex-Tennessee football players acquitted on rape charges
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Jurors have acquitted two former University of Tennessee football players who were indicted on aggravated rape charges nearly 3 ½ years ago. The jury of seven women and five men deliberated Friday for almost 1 ½…
Pet of the Week: Dixie
Meet Dixie, she is a 2-year-old boxer mix. She is playful and loves to cuddle. She loves the cats in her foster home (our own Brad Douglass’s home), and is looking for a loving family.
Shoppers flock to stores for sales tax free weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Uniforms, shoes and book bags; oh my! Shoppers across the state and here in the Hub City came out Friday to take advantage of the first day…
U.S. Rep. Kustoff campaigns in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A congressman seeking re-election makes a stop in Jackson. Republican Congressman David Kustoff greeted voters Friday outside the Madison County Election Commission. Kustoff is seeking another term in the…
The Amp concert series continues in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families and friends enjoyed a night of tunes in downtown Jackson. It was all for a night at The Amp titled "Local Homegrown Musicians Under the Tent." Friday…
