Park rangers lead guests on lantern walk
MADISON CO., Tenn. -- Park rangers took groups on an adventure tonight. The lantern boardwalk hike took place at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park. Rangers took groups of walkers on a…
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Assisted living home celebrates Valentine's early
TRENTON, Tenn. -- These Trenton assisted living residents are feeling a little sweeter Friday afternoon, a week before Valentine's Day. Event coordinator Katie Burke says they are celebrating the holiday early,…
Pedestrian hit while crossing Vann Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to the Jackson Police Department, a man was walking across Vann Drive around 7:30 Friday evening when he was hit by a car. Investigators say he…
Tennessee Highway Patrol conducts manhunt in Henderson County
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted a manhunt Friday afternoon. Authorities could be seen in wooded areas along Highway 104 in northwest Henderson County. The THP helicopter was also used in the search for the suspect or suspects.…
Employees looking for answers after fire destroys business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Auto Super Lube is left in ashes after a fire devastated the north Jackson business Thursday night. "It pretty much engulfed the entire inside of…
Museum on wheels visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Angela Jennings brought her Sankofa African-American Museum on Wheels to the Stone Student Center at Lane College. Students were able to learn about African-American history, such as…
FHU baseball player hospitalized by heat stroke returns to West Tennessee
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- On Aug. 27, 2018, Slater Springman collapsed during baseball conditioning at Freed-Hardeman University. "They got me in an ambulance, got me to Jackson, got me to the hospital. They…
Spa Vita, WRAP treat Jackson women to day of pampering
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business teamed up with WRAP to give a spa day to women. Spa Vita in north Jackson worked with WRAP and the Safe Hope Center to pamper…
Suspect faces attempted murder charges in Dyer Co. shooting
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies say an accused gunman will be charged with three counts of attempted murder after a Thursday afternoon shooting in Dyer County. Robert Bevis, 45, of…
US Marshals: Fugitive sex offender reportedly seen in Memphis area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A fugitive sex offender who fled before being sentenced in Michigan has reportedly been seen in the Memphis area, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Michael Francis Flaker, 73, of Shelby, Michigan, is wanted for leaving before…
Tennessee bill would allow public records requests bans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennesseans could be banned from filing public records requests for one year under a new bill that would allow public agencies to ask courts to punish people for making too many requests deemed as harassment. The…
Flooding does more damage than expected in Benton County
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Highway workers of Benton County were hard at work Thursday afternoon, repairing several roads affected by floodwaters. Benton County Highway Superintendent Buck Carter said workers have been unstopping…
Jackson firemen put out a burning car shop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department Battalion Chief Randy Hayes said they received call of a fire at Super Lube around 6:48 p.m. Thursday on North Parkway. "We came…
TWRA expands Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone for deer in west Tennesssee
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency has expanded the area affected by chronic wasting disease to eight counties in west Tennessee. Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Madison, McNairy, Shelby and Tipton counties are included. Samplings of more than 2,00 deer…
Multiple mayoral candidates seek to replace Gist
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The title of mayor of Jackson is quickly becoming a highly sought-after position. "The simple fact that the incumbent isn't running means more people think they have a better chance of winning," said Dr. Sean Evans, professor…
