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The importance of driving alert near school buses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year school bus drivers are working with the law enforcement to help keep children safe. Authorities with the Tennessee Highway Patrol say they have been getting an…

Scott Hamilton speaks at Freed-Hardeman University's benefit dinner

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University hosted their 54th annual benefit dinner on Friday December 7. The event is the school's primary source of scholarship. Over the pass 18 years they have raised $1 million annually, and hope this year will…

Annual Christmas lights event gets underway at Chickasaw State Park

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The annual lighting event at Chickasaw State Park in Chester County kicked off, Friday evening. More than 1,200 lights illuminate the park's drive with this drive-through Christmas lights display. If you plan to attend, use the…

State Fire Marshal offers Christmas tree safety tips

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking Tennesseans to “Be a Good Elf” when it comes to selecting, decorating and maintaining Christmas trees. While fire departments only respond to an average of 200 Christmas tree fires…

South Jackson house fire leaves 8 without home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A house fire just two weeks before Christmas leaves one Jackson family without a place to call home. What started as a normal day turned to devastation as…

Security improvements coming to Decatur Co. Courthouse

DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- For several years, Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd has received grant money to make security improvements to the Decatur County Courthouse. "We've spent the last four…

Freed-Hardeman University raises over $1M for student scholarships

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University's campus is in the Christmas spirit, and so are its alumni. They are ready to give back. "Tonight is our 54th benefit dinner," Dave Clouse, VP of…

TDOT says north Jackson I-40 closures for Saturday, Dec. 8, are canceled

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Tennessee Department of Transportation say scheduled temporary lane closures on Interstate 40 in north Jackson this Saturday, Dec. 8, have been canceled. However, TDOT says, weather permitting, one lane eastbound and westbound of the…

Union City police issue warning about synthetic marijuana

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department is warning residents about the dangers of synthetic marijuana. They have received reports of people smoking K2/Spice, which is illegal synthetic marijuana, according to a news release from the department. Some…

Friday morning fire destroys home in south Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Friday morning house fire leaves eight family members without a home. The Jackson Fire Department responded just before noon to the fire at a home on Parkburg Road in the Malesus community in south Jackson.…

Tennessee executes longest-serving death row inmate

NASHVILLE -- Tennessee has executed its longest-serving death row inmate, who became the second person to be killed in the state's electric chair in just over a month. Corrections officials say 61-year-old David Earl Miller was pronounced dead at 7:25 p.m.…