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JMC School Board brainstorms about new K-8 School

JACKSON , Tenn -- Fresh off a school board retreat, talk of big changes to the Jackson-Madison County School System emerge, mainly building a new K-8 school For two days…

Bethel kicks of Homecoming Week with laser tag event

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- It's Homecoming Week at Bethel University. The school kicked off a week of events, Monday, with laser tag for students and the McKenzie community. From 7:00 to…

Emergency storm drain repairs force road closure

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An emergency road closure in north Jackson will have several homeowners walking to their houses for a little while. The Engineering Department of Jackson announced, Monday, all…

Henderson Co. deputies release body cam footage, talk impact on training

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County deputies say body camera footage from a deputy-involved shooting could now be used as a training tool. Records show Deputy Dale Kizer was dispatched…

Local organization presents annual 'Woman of Achievement' award

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The area's newest "Woman of Achievement" was honored Monday by Jackson Area Business and Professional Women. The honor is given annually in conjunction with National Business Week. This…

Jackson Christian wraps up sale with 'dollar day'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian wraps up its semi-annual consignment sale Monday in hopes of setting a new record. Last spring, the event raised more than $125,000. Sellers receive 60 percent of the profit…

Fallen Madison Co. firefighter honored at national service

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fallen member of the Madison County Fire Department, Christopher Blankenship is honored in Maryland. His family was on hand as he was recognized during the 35th annual National…

Man charged with assaulting wife at assisted living home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a domestic assault charge after police say he broke his wife's collar bone. Eugene McCoy is charged with…

Ag experts, wildlife officers urge drivers to be wary on roadways

MILAN, Tenn. -- During this time of year, there's a few things you want to be aware of as you travel down the roadways. You may have seen a cotton picker…

Henderson Co. hires director to bring in business, jobs

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Henderson County has hired a new person to help bring in business and create jobs, this after two local plants announced hundreds of layoffs this year. Henderson…

Union City police investigate attempted armed robbery

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Police are looking for three men involved in an attempted armed robbery this weekend outside a Union City home. Officers responded just after 9 p.m. Saturday to…

Knoxville fall color show expected to be short

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Knoxville-area fall foliage is expected to make a shorter appearance this year because of a lack of rainfall and near record high average temperatures. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Knoxville is 5.35 inches below normal for the…