New grant is helping save historic Bells Theatre
BELLS, Tenn. -- A new grant given to Crockett County is helping save the historic Bells Theatre. "The grant is for the renovation of the theater. It's a multi-functional…
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Jackson police search for attempted robbery suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are searching for a suspect after an attempted robbery Thursday afternoon at Dollar General on North Highland Avenue. Officers responded just after 2 p.m. to an attempted…
Gov. Bill Haslam won't run for Corker's Senate seat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam said Thursday that he won't run for the U.S. Senate seat being opened with the retirement of fellow Republican Bob Corker. "While I have loved being a mayor and a governor, I…
Sonny Melton's father reacts to son being a victim in Vegas massacre
October 1. A night that should have been an enjoyable one at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. But instead it is become a living nightmare for the…
Blessing of the Animals event, part of Bethel University's homecoming activities
McKENZIE, Tenn.-It is Homecoming Week at Bethel University, with many activities open to the public. Today, was the blessing of the animals. The special worship service has become a homecoming tradition. It…
Sonny Melton's wife recalls night of Las Vegas shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The wife of a West Tennessee man who died while saving her life is sharing her story. In an emotional interview, Heather Melton describes the…
Students participate in National Walk to School Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of students in Madison County participated Wednesday in an effort to get active and healthy. Students, faculty, and staff at South Elementary School walked around their building in support of national Walk to School Day. School…
WRAP celebrate survivors during domestic violence awareness month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Communities unite to remember of those who have lost their lives from abuse during domestic violence awareness month. Tuesday evening, the Wo/Men's Resource and Rape assistance program, also known…
JSCC says robotics grant will help school become leader in training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Exciting news is happening on the Jackson State Community College campus after an investment will help students learn more about robotic technology. "Robotics is a coming thing in manufacturing. More and more companies are using robotics," Jackson…
Former congressman visits Hub City for book signing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former congressman visited the Hub City Wednesday. Bob Clement visited the Casey Jones Old Country Store Wednesday to sign his book. Hundreds of fans showed up to the event.…
New Union University provost talks plans for future
JACKSON, Tenn. -- John Netland will officially take over as provost at Union University later this month. "I've really come to have a passion for not only our university, Union, but…
Former Chester Co. bus driver takes plea deal in Nashville wreck
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Chester County school bus driver behind the wheel when a bus overturned in November 2016 has taken a plea deal. Christina…
National park trail in deadly 2016 East TN fire to reopen
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- A national park trail where a remote fire started and skipped miles to contribute to a deadly blaze in Tennessee last year is largely reopening. Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced Tuesday that the Chimney Tops…
Jackson rocks the runway for fight against breast cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Civic Center was "pinked out" as the community gathered to help in the effort to find a cure for breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness…
Woman indicted, accused of hitting pedestrian with car
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--A Madison County grand jury finds there is sufficient evidence to indict a woman accused of hitting a pedestrian with her car in west Jackson earlier this year. The pedestrian, Ramiza Robertson, died days later. Natasha Washburn was…
