Milan Police Dept. sponsors 'Back to School Blast' for area students
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department held their first ever "Back to School Blast" Tuesday for students in the community. Along with great food, students were able to play…
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Delta Faucet awards $78,000 in college scholarships to children of employees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some area college students will be able to continue their goal of achieving a higher education thanks to a special monetary award. Delta Faucet awarded $78,000 in college…
Music City Drum & Bugle Corps pays visit to West Tennessee
MEDINA, Tenn. -- The Music City Drum and Bugle Corps made a stop Tuesday in West Tennessee to practice at the South Gibson County High School in Medina. The group,…
Trial begins for accused gunman charged with first-degree murder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Opening statements began Tuesday for the trial of Trimon Pruitt, who is accused in the December 2015 shooting death of Tony Willoughby near Allenton Heights Apartment Complex in midtown…
Jackson City Council meets; delays final vote for Dream Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What happens to a dream deferred? "It's sort of heartbreaking because we are ready to move forward," Gail Gustafson, executive director of the Dream Center, said. The Jackson…
Nerdvana in Jackson to give away 500 pairs of eclipse glasses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business offers a free gift for those hoping to catch this month's solar eclipse. Nerdvana, located at 1923 Emporium Drive, will give away 500 pairs of eclipse glasses leading up to the Aug. 21 solar eclipse.…
Union University opens new school for nontraditional, working students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university has officially opened a new school for nontraditional students. Union University hosted a celebration Tuesday at its newly created School of Adult and Professional Studies.…
Car crashes into bypass support beam on Hollywood Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police and first responders were on scene Tuesday afternoon in west Jackson after a car slammed into a support beam. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on Hollywood Drive…
JMCSS teachers, staff return for new school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Teachers and support staff in the Jackson-Madison County School System returned to work Tuesday. Kids come back later this week. Adam Simpson, a history teacher, rearranged desks in…
Unknown player wins $765K 'Tennessee Cash' lotto jackpot in Lexington
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A lucky lottery player has won a $765,000 jackpot in Lexington, according to state lottery officials. The as-yet-unknown player won a $765,408 "Tennessee Cash" jackpot Monday night in Lexington, according to a release from the Tennessee…
Pistol-packing Murfreesboro bride arrested for pointing gun at groom, police say
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee bride was arrested hours after saying "I do" when authorities say she pointed a gun at her groom. Murfreesboro police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WTVF-TV on Monday that 25-year-old Kate Elizabeth Prichard was still…
Madison County Sheriff to host August community meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. --Make your voice heard to leaders of our community. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr will host his August community meeting on Thursday, August 3. That'll take place at the Madison Hall Community Center on Steam Mill Ferry Road…
Church to host fellowship event to benefit area teachers
MARTIN, Tenn. --Help local teachers at a church fellowship event. Tuesday, August 1, First Baptist Church in Martin will host its Summer Salad Fellowship. That'll run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. All you have to do is bring any kind…
Generals score early to grill Smokies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Generals scored four runs in the first inning and go on the win 10-2 over the Tennessee Smokies.
Sacred Heart Knights look to contend with young roster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a successful 2016 season, the reigning 8-man champs are back on the field in Jackson. The Sacred Heart Knight's roster looks a bit different than did last…
