Hundreds of new Bulldogs move onto Union University's campus Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of new Bulldogs now call the Hub City home as move in day at Union University kicked off the beginning of the fall semester. "When…
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Authorities offer reward in 3 West Tenn. post office burglaries
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a cash reward for information in recent burglaries of three West Tennessee post offices. Post offices in Shiloh, Counce and Michie were burglarized either Thursday night or Friday morning,…
Jackson's Amp concert canceled due to wet weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The concert performance at Jackson's Amp at the Market scheduled for Friday evening has been canceled due to weather. This concert was a rescheduled performance for blues band, Little Boys Blue, after their May concert was canceled…
Police Chief Weiser, Sheriff Mehr recognized as hometown heroes
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Modern Woodmen Fraternal financial organization honored two local heroes, Thursday night. Jackson police Chief Julian Wiser and Madison County Sheriff John Mehr were honored as hometown heroes. The ceremony at Logan's Roadhouse was a surprise for both men…
Gibson County Booster Club gets boost with fundraiser
DYER, Tenn.-The Gibson County High School Booster Club gets a boost from a local car dealership. Thursday evening, between 3 and 5 p.m., Humboldt Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep donated $20 for every test drive of one of its vehicles to the…
Bemis Mill construction faces challenges
JACKSON, Tenn --- What use to be the pride of a town now sits in pieces behind a rusted chain-linked fence. "The condition right now is deplorable, " said Bemis Historical Society member, Joel Jackson The Bemis Mill was scheduled to…
Community mourns loss of Milan teen killed in crash
MILAN, Tenn. -- A fatal accident left a 16-year-old Milan high school student killed and injured three others. Zakary Yarbrough, 16, a junior at Milan…
Family feels targeted after Decatur Co. home destroyed in fire
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Decatur County family says they're in fear for their lives after they say their home is attacked a second time, this time in a destructive fire. They…
Accused gunman in death of TBI agent to undergo evaluation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man charged in the death of Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent De'Greaun Frazier returned to court Thursday. Brenden Burns appeared for what was supposed to be his preliminary hearing.…
Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital honors Ayers Foundation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital set up a nice surprise Thursday for some charitable donors and the namesake of Ayers Children's Medical Center. Jim and Janet Ayers were honored with a surprise thank-you…
Local Toastmasters club members compete in speech contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local club is competing for a chance to go to Washington, D.C., in a speech competition. The Toastmasters International Daybreak Club has a chapter in Jackson. It's a group…
Tennessee revokes church status of ministry, issues $5K fine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state of Tennessee has revoked the church status of a Williamson County ministry and fined it $5,000. The Tennessean (http://tnne.ws/2bLi54h) reported on Thursday that the Secretary of State's office imposed the civil penalty against Wayne…
Man who stole watches from outlets must serve time in prison
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A man who committed a string of outlet store break-ins that targeted watches in Connecticut and elsewhere will have to serve time in prison. Forty-year-old Cuban national Alionis Perez pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in May…
Local law enforcement increase patrol in school zones
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a local bus crash sends one student to the hospital, local officials are working to make sure drivers are aware of school buses and school…
Chambers of Commerce talk state's biggest challenges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chamber of Commerce executives across the state of Tennessee meet to talk about drawing visitors, residents and revenue. "It's things that our chambers are facing every day, and…
