Local fishermen take advantage of flooded roadways
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Recent heavy rainfall has caused a number of roads to flood, such as Darden Road in Henderson County. "So this is the worst that it's been that you've…
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Agenda review committee meets, discusses issues for next city council meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson City Council members gathered Thursday night for an Agenda Review meeting. The meeting gives members a chance to go over information before they vote at their regular meetings. Councilmen discussed rezoning property in several areas of the city,…
Ladies Night Out spotlights Nat'l Women and Girl's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Local organizations come together Thursday evening to observe National Women and Girls HIV/Aids Awareness Day. The 'Ladies Night Out' event was hosted by the West Tennessee Regional and Community Planning…
Flood waters push driver off road
JACKSON, Tenn.--A driver is okay after flood waters pushed his garbage truck off the road. Officials say at 3p.m. Thursday afternoon, the driver's garbage truck went off Westover Road at Boone Lane…
First commercial flight to Atlanta leaves from Jackson's McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Getting a flight to one of the busiest airports in the world is getting a lot easier for West Tennesseans. With a simple cutting of a ribbon, the…
As flooding recedes in Hardin Co., one community was almost under water
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Excessive rain across West Tennessee caused flash flooding, leaving one neighborhood under water. "We had a family of nine that called 911 that said their house was flooding,"…
'Inside Out Dad' program helps inmates get back into community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program that helps inmates who are dads prepare to go back out into the community held their graduation Thursday. The program called "Inside Out Dad" was installed at…
Local author talks about latest novel at Jackson-Madison Co. Library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local author made a stop Thursday at the Jackson-Madison County Library to talk about her latest novel. Author Sally Kilpatrick says growing up in Chester County inspired her…
Community comes together to wave goodbye to Tim & 'Tim's Corner'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you have driven by the corner of University Parkway and North Highland Avenue in the last 20 years, then odds are you're familiar with "Tim's Corner". The…
Hardeman Co. under water as Hatchie River overflows
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County officials say they haven't seen water this high in their city, and they say the water is expected to keep rising. "The water level is supposed to…
Murder trial begins for man accused of killing Jackson store clerk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A murder trial started Thursday morning for a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in 2015. Urshawn Miller is charged in the death of Ahmad Dhalai. Dhalai…
School closings & delays for Friday, March 2
School closings & delays for Friday, March 2
All charges dismissed for 23 Middle TN stores in marijuana candy case
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities have dropped all charges in connection with "Operation Candy Crush," a sting that targeted Tennessee stores accused of selling candy and other products containing a form of marijuana. District Attorney General Jennings H. Jones said…
Woman accused of stealing $1,000 worth of electronics from Sam's Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Union City woman is charged with theft of property after she is accused of stealing electronics from Sam's Club in Jackson back in December. Othella Douthit, 43, is charged with theft of property over $1,000. According to…
Aid available for Las Vegas shooting victims from Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- State officials are reaching out to tell Tennesseans who attended the deadly Las Vegas concert shooting that they may qualify for financial aid. According to the state Office of Criminal Justice Programs, financial help under Nevada's…
