Local community comes together to celebrate Flag Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There were stars and there were stripes at The Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association's Flag Day. "Whether you're a military veteran, a first responder, or the public; you…
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T. Robert Hill kicks off 'Give 'em Hill!' campaign for State House
JACKSON, Tenn. -- T. Robert Hill kicked off his "Give 'em Hill!" campaign Thursday night as he runs for a seat in State House District 73. A little over a dozen of…
Henderson City Council Members pass liquor law
HENDERSON, Tenn.--Henderson City Council members met at City Hall Thursday night. City council members met at 7 p.m. They passed 5-1 that liquor stores can sell beer, liquor and wine on…
Firefighters battle more than flames during sweltering summer months
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- With the start of summer just a week away, temperatures are continuing to rise. But no one feels the heat quite like firefighters. Firefighters worked to put out…
2 charged in Martin meth investigation
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man charged in April with possession of methamphetamine is back in custody after a drug investigation in Weakley County. Keith Samuel Norris, 30, of Martin, was originally charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent…
Fire officials in West Tennessee stress summer heat car safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a 2-year-old Kentucky girl was found unresponsive in a hot car last week, fire officials in West Tennessee are stressing summer heat safety. Madison County Fire Marshal…
Flag that flew over US Capitol now hangs in Henderson City Hall
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Thursday marks 241 years since the American flag was selected to represent the U.S. "The flag that we're giving that will be here at city hall flew…
Lifeline celebrates World Blood Donor Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday is World Blood Donor Day. The day is not only to raise awareness to the need for blood, but to thank donors for helping save lives.…
Jackson police say K-9 helps catch burglary suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say the suspect in a Wednesday burglary was arrested with the assistance of a K-9 unit. In a news release, police say Jalen Randles was arrested Wednesday after a report of a burglary near the intersection…
Toyota awards $100K for STEM education in 5 Jackson-Madison Co. middle schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Five local schools will soon have a new hands-on learning program. The Toyota USA Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants Thursday to five Jackson-Madison County middle schools to have a…
Man accused of threatening workers with screwdriver, stabbing mattress at Union City store
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is charged with aggravated assault after threatening employees at a Union City store Wednesday morning. Stevie Henson, 60, is accused of threatening employees at a furniture store on West Reelfoot Avenue and stabbing…
Milan police search for man accused of shooting at car with kids inside
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police said they are searching for a man accused of shooting at a car with two young children inside. "There was five shots just went out…
Jackson police seek to ID person of interest in cell phone theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department need assistance identifying a person of interest in the theft of a cell phone. The cell phone was taken from the C&C Liquors store located at 2644 North Highland Avenue,…
UPDATE: Man faces murder charge in Hardin Co. shooting
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is now charged with murder after a Tuesday night shooting in Hardin County. Justin Roger Williams, of Kimball, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of William Tinker Jr., of Mercer, according…
Police: Robber killed in struggle with Burger King manager in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Tennessee say a teen was shot and killed while attempting to rob a Burger King. News outlets report that Metro Nashville police identified 18-year-old Kenneth L. Jernigan as one of three masked gunmen who…
