TDOT talks construction plans around the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seeing a "lane closed" sign in Jackson is almost a daily occurrence, and Monday was no different. "We're going to have one lane closed down, the inside…
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Conservation groups: Logging project threatens East TN trout stream
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Conservation groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service over the approval of a logging project they say is endangering a sparkling trout stream in East Tennessee. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that the lawsuit filed…
U of M Lambuth planetarium announces upcoming public shows
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus has announced the schedule for upcoming public shows at the M.D. Anderson Planetarium. April shows at the planetarium include: - Tuesday, April 3, 5:30 p.m. - “Time-Space” - Tuesday, April 10,…
Holocaust violins now on display at Nashville library
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Violins that were once used to make music in concentration camps and ghettos during the Holocaust are now on display for free at the Nashville Public Library in Tennessee. A library news release says the Violins…
Church members honor Palm Sunday with unique performance
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — Christians around the world are celebrating palm Sunday, but one local church in West Tennessee is honoring the occasion in a unique way. Members of Holly…
Pekingese wins best in show at AKC All Breed Dog Show in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Five-hundred dogs could be seen prancing around the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend for the 2018 AKC All Breed Dog Show, hosted by the Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers…
Suspect in stolen vehicle leads Jackson police on chase before crashing
JACKSON, Tenn -- Authorities in pursuit of a stolen vehicle were lead on a short chase. Jackson Police say it happened sometime after 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The owner left…
Opry Mills Mall damaged in 2010 flood seeks more insurance money
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The owners of Opry Mills are asking the Tennessee Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that reduced their 2010 flood insurance coverage from $200 to $50 million. The Tennessean reports the Simon Property Group filed an…
Thousands march in Tennessee cities in push for gun control
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Thousands of people have marched in Tennessee cities to push for gun control and school safety as part of a national campaign sparked by the recent Florida school shooting. Media reports say about 10,000 to 12,000…
Questions for feds delay TennCare work requirement bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee lawmakers have hit pause on their push to make many able-bodied adults work if they don't have children younger than 6 for TennCare health coverage. Republican Senate Speaker Randy McNally says they need information from…
WRAP celebrates their biggest fundraiser, Denim and Pearls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The motto of WRAP, or Women and Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program, is end violence, change lives and give hope. And people we spoke with say…
Red Cross honors fire victims and first responders
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn -- Volunteers with the Mid-West Tennessee chapter of Red Cross recognized house fire victims, during a fire safety campaign. Red Cross held a special ceremony for surviving members of…
Pet lovers gather for 2018 AKC all breed dog show
JACKSON, Tenn -- Big dogs, spotted dogs, fluffy dogs and everything in between could be seen at the Jackson Fairgrounds. It was the 2018 AKC All Breed dog show hosted by the…
Contestants compete in Miss Bronze scholarship pageant
JACKSON, Tenn -- High school seniors from across west Tennessee competed Sunday evening for scholarship money and the title of Miss Bronze. It was the 58th annual Miss Bronze west Tennessee…
Local advocates push for gun reform
JACKSON, Tenn -- Students across the nation and in west Tennessee are taking a stand against gun violence. The Jackson "Do the Write Thing" challenge, a youth violence prevention program,…
