Local teen bikes across America for heart disease
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A young woman who once lived in West Tennessee is cycling across the United States for a great cause. Arielle Lui, a native of Jackson, is in day nine…
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Toys 'R' Us shuts its doors in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson said goodbye Wednesday to the place "where a kid can be a kid." The doors of the Toys "R" Us on North Highland Avenue in Jackson are now closed for good. Charles Lazarus, the man who founded…
What's New Wednesday: Indoor Rock Climbing at The Lift
Looking for something fun and active to do? If you are feeling like you're between a rock and a hard place, test your endurance and try out some indoor rock climbing. "There's nothing…
How to locate public cooling stations to help beat the heat
MILAN, Tenn. -- "We haven't had any heat emergencies yet," Milan Fire Chief Steven Dillard said. "We've been fortunate in that." As temperatures rise into the mid 90s, it is important for…
Henderson Co. Sheriff's Office says search led to hoard of stolen items
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Monday, investigators with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office say they received a warrant to search the home of Johnny Lynn Todd on Whistle Stop Lane.…
Huntingdon Police Department dumps problem radios, purchases new ones
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Huntingdon police officer Paul Huguley hears loud and clear from his patrol car radio, but he says that wasn't always the case. "With the old ones, there were multiple…
FBI says Michigan fugitive has ties to Tennessee
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the addition of a Michigan double homicide suspect to their “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list, and they say he has ties to Tennessee. Antwan Tamon Mims is wanted for a…
Jefferson Award: Willie White
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Twice a week, you can find Willie White volunteering at Regency Retirement Home in Jackson doing what she loves. "I feel the Lord spoke to my heart, and…
3 airlifted in Hardin Co. crash
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three people were airlifted after a Wednesday afternoon crash near Crump. According to police, the call went out around 2:15 p.m. for the two-vehicle crash on Old Union Road in the area of West Hardin Elementary…
Jackson police investigate theft of air rifle from Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help to identify two people as they investigate the theft of an air rifle from Walmart. According to a release from the Jackson Police Department, two men concealed an Airsoft rifle around…
TBI adds Knoxville man to Top 10 Most Wanted
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added an East Tennessee man to their Top 10 Most Wanted. James Michael Smith, 40, of Knoxville, is wanted by the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and TBI to face charges of attempted…
Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy says he is retiring. That will give President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court. The 81-year-old Kennedy said Wednesday he is stepping down after more than…
Former Chester Co. pastor, teaching assistant pleads guilty to attempted rape
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Henderson pastor and teaching assistant once charged with raping a teenager entered a guilty plea Tuesday. Mike Ulmer pleaded guilty Tuesday to sexual battery, assault, and two…
Hardeman Co. residents form anti-violence coalition
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County residents band together to form an anti-violence coalition. In light of recent acts of violence involving youth, local people have formed the Hardeman County Wall…
Jackson General Hospital's Board of Trustees host monthly meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson General Hospital's Board of Trustees held there monthly meeting Tuesday at Jackson General Hospital. During the meeting, they approved the financial budget for 2019. The budget includes a projected…
