Martin man arrested in store burglary
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police arrest a man they say is responsible for a burglary at a local convenience store. Sean Jackson, 23, of Martin is facing multiple charges after police say he…
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Some Jackson residents without power after truck takes down utility pole
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some residents are without power after a truck takes down a utility pole near downtown Jackson. Drivers are asked to avoid Johnson Street at Airways Boulevard as the road is blocked on Johnson after a Waste Management truck…
Gubernatorial forum is this week at UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) -- A gubernatorial forum this week is focusing on issues important to West Tennessee. The event is taking place Thursday at the University of Tennessee at Martin and will be moderated by West Tennessee native Meg Kinnard,…
Local business punished for underage alcohol sale
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is punished for selling alcohol to a minor. Indigos on East Chester Street cannot sell beer for 30 days. The owner was at the Beer Board meeting…
Analysis: Smoky Mountains visitors spent nearly $1B in 2017
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park spent nearly $1 billion in nearby communities last year. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports an analysis conducted by U.S. government economists shows the spending in 2017 supported almost…
Looking for things to do across West Tennessee? There's an app for that!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ever had that Friday night and wonder, what is there to do this weekend? Well the Jackson-Madison County Chamber is kicking off a new program just for…
Members of the Education Vision Committee meet prior to monthly school board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County School Board continues to meet before the May school board meeting coming up this Thursday. Members came together Tuesday at the Board of Education for the Education…
Families enjoy South Side Hawks Football Alumni Bash
JACKSON, Tenn.--Families and friends watched a local scrimmage game Tuesday night. It was all for the South Side Hawks Football Alumni Bash. The game was between South Side High School and…
How local farmers say they have been affected by excess rain this season
MILAN, Tenn. -- It may be sunny and mostly dry for now, but excessive rains earlier this year have created some problems for local farmers. "Well, it has delayed planning this…
Jackson Christian Elementary receives STEM designation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school has received a special designation by the Tennessee Department of Education. "We were just awarded one of 15 schools that has just received STEM…
Liberty Tech high school students participate in college signing day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Liberty Tech high school students participated in college signing day. More than 100 students who have made their college choices signed college acceptance letters in front of their peers…
School shows appreciation for teachers with nacho bar
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In Jackson, schools are recognizing teachers in their own unique ways. The PTO at Community Montessori school is giving their teachers a special lunch every day this week. Since…
Local educator appears on 'Ellen' for Teacher Appreciation Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A well-known daytime talk show host honors two Tennessee teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. Alexander Elementary School's Melissa Smith and Chattanooga's Brittany Harris appeared Tuesday on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The teachers competed with students in a game of…
Businesses see slump in sales during 45 Bypass construction in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Construction takes a toll on businesses along the Highway 45 Bypass in Jackson. "It has cost us tens of thousands in sales from what we would have had,"…
Tuesday is National Teacher Appreciation Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday is National Teacher Appreciation Day, also called National Teacher Day. Political and educational leaders began the discussion for a special day to honor teachers back in 1944, but…
