Safe Kids Coalition presents 'Person of the Year' award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Safe Kids Coalition recognizes a woman making a difference in our community. Kylee Jo Lam has been awarded the Safe Kids Person of the Year award.…
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Jackson Chamber holds annual Women in Business luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local women came together Thursday to celebrate their accomplishments. The Jackson Chamber's annual Women in Business luncheon was held at the Carl Grant Events Center at Union University.…
Chickasaw State Park's drive-through light show is this weekend
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local state park is decorating for the holidays. Chickasaw State Park will have a drive-through light show starting Friday, Dec. 7. There will be 3 and a half miles of lights to drive through, including planes,…
TN Supreme Court: Woman convicted as teen could be free after 51 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's Supreme Court is clarifying that a woman convicted of first-degree murder as a teen could be released from prison after serving at least 51 years. The court issued the opinion Thursday at the request of…
Jackson Police Dept. announces 2018 Employee of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department's Employee of the Month Committee has announced their choice for Employee of the Year. The committee has selected Officer Joseph Lawley as 2018 Employee of the Year. Officer Joseph…
Powerball player wins $50,000 in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lottery officials say a Powerball player won $50,000 Wednesday night in Jackson. The ticket was purchased at Highland Food Mart, located at 2655 North Highland Avenue, according to a news release from the Tennessee Education Lottery. No…
Tennessee to electrocute second inmate in as many months
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee inmate is scheduled Thursday evening to become the second person to die in the state's electric chair in as many months. The execution plan comes nearly two decades after Tennessee adopted lethal injection. But…
Hundreds gather to honor life of local paramedic Zachary Pruitt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family, friends and first responders honored Zachary Pruitt on Wednesday for his service as a paramedic and to his country during a funeral and graveside ceremony. A father,…
U of M board of trustees meet, recognize Gov. Haslam's support of education
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The University of Memphis Board of Trustees had a special meeting, Wednesday. One highlight of the meeting was recognizing Governor Bill Haslam for spearheading the Focus Act. The…
Friendship Live Nativity kicks off Wednesday night
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn.--The "Friendship Live Nativity" kicked off Wednesday night. There are more chances to catch an experience like this! Organizers say you can see the story unfold of Christ's birth and…
What's New Wednesday: Sally's Diner
Once you walk through the door at Sally's Diner in Trenton, everybody knows your name. "Hi Melissa! Welcome in!" Sally's Diner staff shouts as a customer walks in. Sally Arnold owns the…
Healthy Tennessee hosts summit in Jackson to tackle preventable diseases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Healthy Tennessee, a Nashville-based nonprofit, held a summit Wednesday in Jackson to bring other nonprofit organizations and health care providers together. "There are people who are doing great…
I-40 Solar Farm Info & Welcome Center opens in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Around 15 million people visit welcome centers across the state, and one more opened Wednesday in West Tennessee. The new Interstate 40 Solar Farm Information and Welcome…
Lifeline Blood Services still in need of donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is in urgent need of more blood donors. The blood supply is still extremely low this holiday season, and more blood donors are needed. The center is in critical need of O-negative blood, and supplies…
Southwest TN Development District hosts annual open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Tennessee Development District held an open house Wednesday in downtown Jackson. The annual open house was held to say thank you to the community and all…
