District Attorney General Jerry Woodall retires after 43 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After 43 years of working for the FBI, as a private attorney and as district attorney general, Jerry Woodall is retiring. "Well he has done all these years what…
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UT Martin meets with city leaders about economic growth
MARTIN, Tenn. — It was a first-ever for the University of Tennessee at Martin. School officials met with city leaders not to talk about recruiting students but how they can grow…
Health experts urge extra care to keep kids hydrated in extreme heat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the heat index making it feel like 104 degrees Friday, staying hydrated is very important, especially for kids. According to United Healthcare of Tennessee, the surface area…
Hardeman Co. clinic hosts 'back-to-school bash'
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardeman County Community Health Center held their back-to-school bash Friday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there were bounce houses, corn hole and many more games…
Registration is open for all JMCSS schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registration is now open for all schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System. Students who are new to the district as well as students who moved into a new school zone over the summer must register at…
Juvenile charged in deadly north Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A juvenile is now facing a homicide charge in a deadly north Jackson shooting. A 16-year-old male faces a homicide charge in the July 13 shooting death of…
Haslam appoints Pickens district attorney general for 26th Judicial District
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed Jody S. Pickens of Jackson as district attorney general for the 26th Judicial District, replacing retiring District Attorney General Jerry Woodall. [caption id="attachment_223006" align="alignleft"…
Early morning fire destroys home in Enville
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thick, black smoke filled the air Friday in Enville as firefighters battled an early morning blaze for hours. Officials say they got the call a little after 6:30…
Officers seek leads in Sharon home invasion robbery
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after three suspects reportedly committed a home invasion robbery Tuesday night in Sharon, and they are asking anyone with information to come forward. Officers…
82-year-old killed in late night crash in Paris
PARIS, Tenn. --The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigates a deadly crash in Henry County. Troopers say it happened in the 2900-block of Highway 641 in Paris around 11:45 p.m. Thursday. Investigators say the driver, 82-year-old Thomas Merrell, was driving northbound when…
Local planetarium to host free show for kids
JACKSON, Tenn. --Treat your little adventurer to a free show at a local planetarium. Saturday, July 22, the University of Memphis at Lambuth will host "Chronicles of a Journey to Earth." That'll run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at M.D.…
Back-to-School bash for Hardeman Co. students scheduled for today
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. --Have fun at a back-to-school bash for area students. Friday, July 21, the Hardeman County Community Health Center will host the event. That'll run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, giveaways, and…
Patrick Moore in court, case reset to next month
JACKSON, Tenn.-A man accused of locking his wife in a trunk was in court today. According to his attorney, Patrick Moore's case was reset for August 8 at 1 p.m.,…
Dream Center hosts banquet to raise funds for new building
JACKSON, Tenn -- More than 100 people gathered for a banquet Thursday evening, to enjoy some great food while benefiting an organization with their main goal to help women and…
McKenzie splash pad open for summer fun
McKENZIE, Tenn. — As summer temps continue to climb, families in west Tennessee now have a new place to cool off. After years of planning, McKenzie finally has its very own water park where you can make a splash. "Finally…
