Humboldt plant announces plans to create 95 new jobs
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Bongards Creameries in Humboldt announced plans Tuesday to add up to 95 new jobs over the next five years. "Our customer base was growing very much in the southeastern…
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Lexington city leaders hope acquisition will help create jobs at local plant
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- After hundreds of layoffs at a local plant in Henderson County, city leaders are hoping a new partnership will generate more jobs in the future. Earlier this year,…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office hosts mental health first-aid training
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders and corrections officers attended a specialized training session Tuesday on how to deal with people suffering from mental illnesses. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is…
Property taxes rise in Madison County for first time in decades
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials say Madison County has not raised taxes since 1992. That changed on Monday. In a 17-7 vote, the Madison County Commission voted to raise property taxes…
Madison Co. sheriff warns citizens about jury duty phone scam
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff has a warning for Madison County residents — jury duty scam phone calls are back. In the past 24 hours, the Madison County Sheriff's Office has been flooded with reports of telephone scams regarding…
Jackson man killed in Humboldt crash
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Tuesday morning crash in Humboldt leaves one man dead. Officers responded to the crash just before 11 a.m. on the U.S. 45 Bypass between Mitchell…
Former Shelby Co. deputy charged with trying to have witness killed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A former sheriff's deputy has been charged with asking someone to kill a witness in a federal case against him. The U.S. attorney's office in Memphis said in a news release that former Shelby County Sheriff's…
Police respond to crash involving overturned tractor-trailer in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police responded Tuesday morning to a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Chester Street. Police say a tractor-trailer collided with another vehicle in the area of the Highway 70…
UPDATE: Jackson police say Monday night shooting was accidental
UPDATE -- Police have determined a Monday night shooting was accidental. A 20-year-old man arrived around 8:25 p.m. by personal vehicle at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The injury was not life threatening. Investigators have determined the victim was accidentally…
'That's Amore' to benefit The Dream Center
JACKSON, Tenn. --Eat a tasty dinner and help a local organization, all at the same time. Thursday, July 20, First United Methodist Church in Jackson will host "That's Amore," a night of dinner and entertainment. That'll run from 6:00 to…
Jackson Chamber kicks off '411 on 731' on Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. --Get the latest information on events happening our area at an upcoming gathering. Thursday, July 20, the Jackson Chamber of Commerce will host '411 on 731.' That'll run from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at The CO in Jackson.…
Local planetarium to host free show for kids
JACKSON, Tenn. --Treat your little astronaut to a colorful show. Tuesday, July 18, The University of Memphis-Lambuth will host a show called "Dream to Fly." That'll run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at M.D. Anderson Planetarium in Jackson. Doors open…
JMCSS Superintendent begins two week series of community meetings
JACKSON, Tenn -- The newly appointed superintendent of the Jackson-Madison County School System, Eric Jones, is getting a head start on the upcoming school year. In an effort to…
Hardin Co. emergency officials launch new emergency notification system
SAVANNAH, Tenn.-The Hardin County Emergency Management District has recently implemented a system that will allow them to send emergency text messages to residents. Representatives said this system is a more modern and…
Hardin Co. crash involving tanker truck leaves man dead
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Monday morning crash involving a tanker truck in Hardin County leaves one man dead. "It was just, I don't know — awful," Jossie Cook…
