Woman dies in 3-vehicle wreck on I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A three-vehicle wreck on Interstate 40 claimed a woman's life. State Troopers said three vehicles were headed westbound on Interstate 40 near mile marker 83 early Saturday morning. According…
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JMCAACC holds annual business conference
Jackson, Tenn. -- The Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce held an annual conference on Saturday. Organizers with the West Tennessee Business Showcase and Economic Development Conference say…
The Goodwill Career Solutions center to host job fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Goodwill Career Solutions center at 1320 S. Highland Ave. in Jackson will host a job fair for eight employers seeking to fill at least 100 positions in Madison, Gibson, Haywood and Henderson counties. The job fair…
Obituary, memorial service of 5-year-old Iowa boy gets national attention
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A unique memorial service set for 5-year-old Garrett Matthias of central Iowa is matched only by the one-of-a-kind obituary the preschooler had a hand in authoring and that is now garnering national attention. Garrett, of…
Tennessee pastor charged with attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl
PALMER, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee pastor accused of trying to rape a 12-year-old girl has been indicted. District Attorney Mike Taylor tells WRCB-TV that a Grundy County jury indicted 48-year-old William E. "Tim" Smith Jr. this week, more than…
Closing of pain management clinics across the state leaves patients concerned
NOTE: The clinic that is closing is the Jackson location of Comprehensive Pain Specialists, located at 37 Sandstone Circle, Suite 100. JACKSON, Tenn. --Patients are left with uncertainty after…
Polls open across Tennessee for early voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At the Madison County Agricultural Complex, the polls are opening for early voting, and people are making their voices heard. "I think it's such an important part for…
Pickleball comes to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new sound is echoing through Conger Park. It's the sound of Pickleball! "It's sort of like playing ping pong except you're on the table. A cross between badminton,…
Construction continues in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Interchange improvements and road work continue through Jackson along Interstate 40. Nichole Lawrence with the Tennessee Department of Transportation breaks down this weekend's road closures beginning Friday night.…
2 candidates compete head-to-head for Decatur Co. sheriff's seat
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — Dozens of campaign signs line the streets in Decatur County, reminders to people living nearby of a major decision on this year's ballot: re-elect current sheriff…
Fatality confirmed in Highway 70 crash
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- At least one person is dead after a crash Friday afternoon on Highway 70. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed at least one person is dead in…
Lucky lotto player wins $50K in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A lucky Powerball player in Bruceton won $50,000 this week, according to state lottery officials. The unidentified player won Wednesday night by matching four of the five white numbers drawn plus the red Powerball, according to…
Middle TN pastor charged with trying to rape 12-year-old girl
PALMER, Tenn. (AP) -- A Middle Tennessee pastor accused of trying to rape a 12-year-old girl has been indicted. District Attorney Mike Taylor tells WRCB-TV that a Grundy County jury indicted 48-year-old William E. "Tim" Smith Jr. this week, more…
Gibson County trains their K-9 units for duty
TRENTON, Tenn. -- You may not know what a K-9 unit dog is searching for, but he knows. "They do track work. If a suspect runs, they can pick up a…
JSCC's Small Business Development Center named top in state
JACKSON, Tenn.--Small businesses are making big strides in Jackson. Jackson State Community College's Small Business Development Center was named the number one resource partner in Tennessee Thursday. The SBDC helped the largest number of small businesses get the highest amount…
