Jackson-Madison Co. Library celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Library cards may be small, but they give those who have them access to a bigger world at the Jackson-Madison County Library. Libraries nationwide are gearing up…
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Many Jackson streets to be resurfaced this fall
JACKSON, Tenn.--- The Jackson City Council approved a bid Tuesday to repave streets across the city. "We basically drive and assess the streets of Jackson," City Engineer Scott Chandler said.…
UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 injured in Benton Co. crash
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A crash on Highway 70 in Benton County leaves an Atwood man dead and sends a woman to a Nashville hospital. Investigators say 40-year-old Shane Hamm, of Atwood, was killed when a dump truck carrying sand…
UPDATE: 4 injured in fights at Hardeman Co. prison, TDOC says
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Correction now says four inmates were injured in a string of fights Sunday night at the Hardeman County Correctional Complex. CoreCivic said in a statement Monday that the altercations happened around 8 p.m.…
Inmate's letter to white supremacist group reportedly contains confession to killing
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee jail has intercepted a letter from an inmate to a white supremacist group in which he confesses to killing a black man. The Daily News Journal reports 53-year-old John Daniel Carothers is charged with…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 70 closed in Benton Co. after crash
UPDATE #2: Investigators confirm one person was killed in a Tuesday crash on Highway 70 between Bruceton and Camden. See the updated story here. UPDATE #1: The Tennessee Department of Transportation's SmartWay map has updated the estimated time of the…
US Attorney: 2 illegal immigrants charged after DEA investigation of Union City restaurant
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Two suspects are charged with federal drug offenses and illegal reentry after deportation as a result of an investigation into a drug operation at a Union City restaurant. Christino Alcazar-Ortiz, 42, and Armando Alcazar-Ortiz, 37, both…
Shelby Co. jail refuses ICE request on detaining immigrants
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Non-citizens suspected of living in the U.S. illegally won't be held in a Tennessee jail past their scheduled release dates, despite federal requests to keep holding them. But the Commercial Appeal reports that the Shelby County…
TDOC, Whiteville PD investigate stabbing at Hardeman County Correctional Facility
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. — An investigation is now underway after officials say four inmates were stabbed at a Hardeman County prison. Officers say it happened when a group of inmates…
Dyer County Fair kicks off with opening ceremonies
DYER COUNTY, Tenn.--The Dyer County Fair kicked off its opening ceremony, Monday night. Earlier in the day, there were livestock and farm shows. This week's events include a talent show on Tuesday, truck and tractor pull on Thursday and other…
Generals end regular season, will host multiple Southern League Playoff games
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals held their last regular season home game Monday, but Labor Day was not the last time you could see Arizona's Double-A affiliate in action.…
Two schools put the rivalry to rest with a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A rivalry between two schools is put on hold as both join together in the fight against hunger in the Jackson. University School of Jackson and Trinity Christian…
Olive Garden brings lunch to firefighters
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local restaurant brings lunch to first responders. Olive Garden in North Jackson delivered lunches Monday to the Madison County Fire Department for Labor Day. "Some of…
Dyer County Fair opens with livestock shows
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Fair opens Monday with livestock and farm shows. The fair will have their opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. Monday, though the carnival opens at…
Suspects in robbery of elderly woman arrested in California
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men suspected of robbing an elderly Chester County woman are now in custody. The Chester County Sheriff's Office has confirmed Drew Lott, 28, and Alexander Matthews,22, were arrested Monday morning in Sacramento, California. The men…
