Discovery Park unveils new missile exhibit, kids garden
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America cuts the ribbon to officially open its newest exhibit, a Kids Discovery Garden. "It's not just swing sets and see-saws.…
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Middle Tenn. deputy charged with official misconduct, theft
BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Accused of abusing his power, a Middle Tennessee sheriff's deputy has been indicted by a grand jury. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Garcia Romero Jordan befriended an elderly woman, then took money from her account at…
Deputies arrest 5 in burglary after homeowner pulls gun
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies arrested four men and a juvenile in a Monday morning burglary in Beech Bluff after a homeowner pulled a gun on them, according…
Bolivar residents head to polls for Election Day
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- It's Election Day in Bolivar, and voters headed to the polls to decide who will lead the city. Campaign supporters gathered outside voting precincts as they waited for residents to cast their ballots. "I do want to…
UPDATE: Crockett Co. school burglary suspect in custody
UPDATE -- Casey Smith is now in custody, according to Sheriff Troy Klyce. The sheriff said Smith was arrested Tuesday afternoon in the Fred's store in Alamo where he was attempting to buy a t-shirt and hat. [caption id="attachment_214112" align="aligncenter"…
Haslam to sign rural broadband bill in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Haslam is headed to West Tennessee to sign a bill seeking to make it easier for rural areas to get access to the internet. The Republican governor is scheduled to sign the Broadband Accessibility…
Local writing organization to host poetry workshop, book reading
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local organization will host a poet as a part of its visiting writers series. On Saturday, May 20, The Griot Collective of West Tennessee will welcome Jeanie Thompson at the Jackson-Madison County Library. Thompson will conduct a…
Upcoming 5K to benefit families of volunteer firefighters
SAVANNAH, Tenn. --Run an upcoming 5K in memory of fallen firefighters in our area. On Saturday, May 20, The Firefighter Support Fund in Hardin County will host the races. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church…
Franklin Graham to speak at prayer event in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --A nationally known evangelist will visit Jackson later this week. Friday, May 19, Franklin Graham will speak at a prayer event called "Decision America" at the Jackson Fairgrounds starting at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature music, fellowship,…
Summer plans are discussed in JMC School Board meeting Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As this school year comes to an end, it is a busy time for the school board, as they make important decisions for the future of the students…
"Click It or Ticket" campaign for summer driving season kicks off in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-With the summer driving season here, area law enforcement launch their "Click it or Ticket" campaign. Agencies from Madison and Shelby Counties held an official kick off Monday…
Man accused of assaulting girlfriend makes court appearance
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Jackson man accused of attacking his girlfriend in appears in court Monday on several charges.. Christopher Golden is accused of assaulting the victim by punching her and kicking her several…
19 fallen officers honored at annual police memorial
JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennesseans who have given the ultimate sacrifice were honored at an annual police memorial. "These officers did exist, they did do their job and they gave the…
Behind the scenes with UT Martin rodeo team bull rider
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The thrill of eight seconds is what inspired Ryan McDaniel to pursue his dream. "My whole entire life, this is the only thing I've ever wanted to…
State leaders visit Madison Co. to talk upcoming road projects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Transportation Coalition of Tennessee kicked off a statewide tour Monday highlighting the IMPROVE Act. AARP Advocacy Director Shelley Courington stopped in Jackson to talk about what the…
