How to stay safe with fireworks to celebrate the new year
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- 'Tis the season to see fireworks. New Year's Eve is a busy time for stores like Deco Fireworks in Lexington for people wanting to get something that sparkles…
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Henderson Co. Sheriff offers rides home on New Year's Eve
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New Year's Eve is a night of celebration, and local law enforcement want to make sure the evening ends safely back at home. "We will offer rides…
Fitness centers prepare for New Year rush
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Classes are in session at Gold's Gym, and come Monday, you may be joining in if you're wanting 2017 to be your year of getting healthy. "It's…
Home Depot honors Purple Heart veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local home improvement store took on a service project to honor veterans every time the enter the store. The Home Depot on Vann Drive now has special…
Family offers reward after deer is killed illegally on their land
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — Landowners Anthony Wright and Pamela Mansfield have raised animals on their more than 40 acres in Adamsville for as long as they can remember. They…
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…
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…
