Ballpark at Jackson prepares for Jake Owen concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ballpark at Jackson is hosting its second major concert in two months. Country artists Jake Owen, Chris Janson and Jordan Davis play Friday on the General's…
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Former bus driver convicted in fatal crash charged with rape
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A former Tennessee school bus driver convicted in a crash that killed six children now faces aggravated statutory rape charges. Johnthony Walker, 25, was arrested Thursday in Nashville, where he was free on bond while appealing…
Man charged in McKenzie shooting
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- McKenzie police have confirmed a suspect in a June 8 shooting is in custody. Jordon Haynes, 20, is charged with attempted second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to a news release. The release says…
UPDATE: Suspect in Milan shootings in custody
MILAN, Tenn. -- The suspect in two shootings in Milan earlier this week is now in custody. Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers confirmed Ronyea McClellan, 30, was arrested around 9:15 p.m. Thursday in Jackson by the U.S. Marshals and Jackson Police…
BREAKING: Nidec Motor Company to expand in Lexington, create 300 jobs
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Nidec Motor Company officials announced Friday morning that the company will expand its current operations in Lexington, creating 301 new jobs and investing $18 million in Henderson County.…
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…
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…
