City of Jackson's Budget Review Committee meets
JACKSON, Tenn -- A committee takes a closer look at the budget for the city of Jackson. "We're spending more than we are taking in," said Randy Wallace, chairman of the…
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Search continues for Chester Co. man missing after fire
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a fatal house fire in Chester County leaves one person dead, investigators are now searching for the homeowner. "Until you see it up close…
Car runs into treeline off busy Jackson street
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police responded Wednesday afternoon after a car left the roadway and ran into a treeline near a busy street. The wreck happened a little after noon on Dr. F.E. Wright Drive and North Parkway. Officers on scene…
Local OB/GYN urges caution when visiting Zika-affected regions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local doctor wants to give a friendly reminder to West Tennesseans. If you are planning on traveling outside the country this spring, be cautious when visiting Zika-affected…
Manufacturer to expand in Brownsville, create more jobs
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Economic Development Commissioner Randy Boyd made a special trip to Brownsville Wednesday to announce the Teknor Apex company will be expanding. "They could choose any place…
Gunman sentenced to 37 years in 2015 Humboldt bank shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A California man who shot a woman twice during a 2015 bank robbery in Humboldt has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison. Dominic Williams, 40, of Los Angeles, was…
Oil drum spill slows traffic on North Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews have rerouted traffic after an oil spill Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of North Highland Avenue and East King Street. A 55-gallon drum filled with burnt motor oil reportedly spilled on the roadway. Workers are applying…
UT Martin chancellor discusses goals for new leadership
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college has started off the year with new leadership. Keith Carver is the 10th chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin. Carver grew up…
Haslam cites trucking industry support for fuel tax hike
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is citing the willingness of the trucking industry to pay more at the pump as an example of why Tennessee needs to increase the state's gas and diesel taxes. It's been a…
TBI: Body found in remains of Chester Co. fire
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators have found a body in the remains of a Tuesday fire in Finger, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI has an agent assisting Tennessee Fire Investigation Services in an investigation of the…
Whitehall Pre-K reopens at new location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whitehall Pre-K students headed back to school Wednesday at the former Nova Elementary School. A hail storm damaged the roof at Whitehall Pre-K Center in December. It’s been…
Lane College surveys community on Jackson Central Merry property
JACKSON, Tenn -- School board members, county commissioners, pastors and a community all coming together for the sake of east Jackson. Tuesday Lane College held an open discussion and survey on how…
High-speed I-40 chase leads to fiery crash, 2 arrests
DICKSON, Tenn. -- A burned out, overturned car was left at the side of the Interstate after officials say two suspects led officers on a high-speed chase Tuesday morning. Amber Villareal and…
Deputies search for man missing after Chester Co. fire
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are searching for a man they say is missing after his home burned down Tuesday morning. Thomas David Anderson Jr., 79, is unaccounted for after the early morning fire destroyed his home, according to the Chester…
Two arrested after Brownsville home invasion
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville police have made two arrests after a home invasion. Nearly two weeks ago, Brownsville police responded to a home invasion on West Cooper Street after the resident, Jermaine…
