Where to ring in 2017 Saturday night in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With one day left until we ring in the new year, there are a few places kids and adults can celebrate to usher in 2017. If you don't want…
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Community leaders 'serve time' to encourage blood donations
JACKSON, Tenn.-Lifeline Blood Services is encouraging donors to give to celebrate the upcoming new year with its new "Holiday Hold-up for Blood" campaign. Lifeline said during the winter months blood donations are low because of weather, holidays and sickness. That…
Plans set for 3rd annual Youth Empowerment concert on New Years' Eve
JACKSON, Tenn.-All roads lead to downtown Jackson New Year's Eve for the 3rd annual Youth Empowerment Concert. Jackson city councilman Johnny Dodd is hosting the concert at the Carl Perkins…
Gibson County firefighters test new product
GIBSON, Tenn --A fiery situation in Gibson County. "If it makes it safer for firefighters then we're all for it," Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey said. Thursday the Gibson…
UPDATE: Trenton woman on life support after apartment fire
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Trenton woman is in critical condition after a Wednesday night fire at her apartment. Firefighters said heavy smoke and flames filled the home of 60-year-old Blondivia…
Hail storm brings thousands in damage to West Tenn. vehicles
JACKSON, Tenn. --Wednesday's Hail storm was quick but left behind damage to hundreds of vehicles in the area. The storm brought half-dollar size hail and left behind thousands of dollars…
Despite delays, Carroll Lake expected to re-open in early 2017
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — Carroll Lake might look dry and barren now, but in just a few months it is expected to reopen to the community. Carroll County has been…
Insurance company employee charged with embezzlement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An employee of a local insurance company faces an embezzlement charge after more than $1,000 is reportedly found missing from the business. Jacqueline Ortiz-Gurley is charged with the theft after a manager…
New Year's Eve is 'National Plan for Vacation Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a new year on the horizon, there's a national push for people to plan their time off on New Year's Eve, a day that's been coined "National Plan…
TDOT worker dies after being struck by vehicle on Christmas Eve
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a Tennessee Department of Transportation worker has died from injuries he sustained while helping a stranded family on Christmas Eve. James…
Domino's offers cash reward in Huntingdon robbery
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Police say Domino's is now offering a cash reward in a recent armed robbery that resulted in an employee being shot in the leg. Domino's is offering $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individuals…
Man charged with putting Jackson police officer in chokehold during struggle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces aggravated assault and evading arrest charges after police say he put an officer in a chokehold during an attempted arrest. Jeremy Hall is accused of running from a…
Group likely to keep contract after deadly Chattanooga school bus crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee school board will likely extend its contract another year with the company that provided school bus services in a crash that killed six children. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports the Hamilton County school…
Fire officials: Trenton fire damages triplex apartment, leaves woman injured
TRENTON, Tenn.-Investigators are looking into what started a fire in Trenton on Wednesday night. Fire officials said it broke out around 8:30 p.m. Officials said it was at a triplex apartment complex on Lexington Street and the fire started in…
Neighbors react to burglary of east Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A family takes matters into their own hands after police say burglars tried to get their hands on their belongings. Wednesday afternoon, Jackson police were called to…
