Teen charged in deadly shooting faces judge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A teenager accused of fatally shooting a South Side High School student two weeks ago faced a judge Monday. Zion Ross has been charged with reckless homicide, criminal impersonation, and…
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Jackson-Madison Co. EMA helps residents prep for disasters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency is better preparing community members for disasters. The effort is in honor of Severe Weather Awareness Week. EMA Director Marty Clements recommends to…
High school students get visit from local lawmaker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High had a special guest Monday. State Rep. Johnny Shaw spoke with students about being involved in the political process and how they…
Jackson police seek to ID woman in Kohl's thefts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help them identify a woman suspected in a recent shoplifting incident at a department store. Police say a woman shoplifted nearly $1,100 worth…
Preliminary survey: EF-1 tornado struck Union City
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Preliminary damage survey results indicate an upper end EF-1 tornado struck Union City Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service Memphis. A team was in Obion County Monday to survey the damage. The storm is…
Truck crash slows traffic at Vann Drive & North Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Monday afternoon crash involving a dump truck in north Jackson is slowing traffic in the area of Vann Drive and North Highland Avenue. The Tennessee Highway Patrol…
Country star Jake Owen to perform at Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jake Owen's "Life's Whatcha Make It Tour 2018" will stop to perform at the Ballpark at Jackson this summer. The country star is scheduled to perform June 15. The concert will feature special guest Chris Janson and…
Lawsuit comes to trial in East TN derailment case
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A trial is beginning in a lawsuit filed against a railcar owner by some Tennessee residents who were forced to evacuate after a 2015 train derailment. News outlets report railroad company CRX and several evacuees have…
New East TN cathedral set for dedication on Saturday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The dedication of a new $30.8 million East Tennessee cathedral is set for this week. The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville will be dedicated in an invitation-only Mass on Saturday. Expected…
Severe weather causes roads to flood, affecting local drivers
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Why did the turtle cross the road? Because like many drivers, it probably couldn't tell there was a road there at all. "It floods pretty often…
Young girls enjoy 'tea time' with Tennessee royalty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Young girls had a chance to put on their princess dresses this weekend and meet a few Tennessee celebrities. Miss Scenic City Meredith Maroney made a stop…
Driver dies after FedEx truck overturns, according to family
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn -- Family members confirmed the driver of an overturned FedEx truck has died. The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the crash this past Friday, Feb 23rd on Interstate 40…
Ladies of Phi Delta Kappa sorority host Black history program
JACKSON, Tenn -- A local sorority hosted their annual black history program Sunday afternoon in east Jackson. It was a packed house at St. James Missionary Baptist church where the ladies…
Local NAACP chapter president to run for Madison co. mayor
JACKSON, Tenn -- According to the NAACP, the President of the Jackson-Madison County branch is turning over the daily activities to run for public office. Harrell Carter Jr. filed a…
West Tennesseans celebrate local 'Hand Bell' festival
JACKSON, Tenn -- A symphony of bells rang through the halls of First Baptist church in Jackson Saturday, but not just any bells...hand bells. There were beautiful tones from the west Tennessee hand…
