Local educators save 2-month-old baby
GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. -- After a mother realizes her 2-month-old baby boy isn't breathing and is nowhere near a hospital for help, her quick thinking leads to a life-saving miracle.…
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Investigators nab suspected package thieves, recover stolen property
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thieves target packages this holiday season. Investigators said they follow delivery trucks then strike when no one is watching. "Everybody thinks it's a time for giving, but…
Air-Evac opens new base in Decatur County
PARSONS, Tenn. — In one West Tennessee county there is only one hospital, and transport to bigger cities could take more than an hour. Now there is a…
THP identifies man killed in single-vehicle crash in McNairy County
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed in an early morning single-vehicle crash Friday in Michie. Jason W. Schlesser, 32, of Michie was killed in the crash that took place…
Tennessee electors pledge strong support for President-elect Trump
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - There isn't expected to be any dissent when Tennessee's 11 members of the electoral college cast their ballots Monday at the state Capitol. Donald Trump overwhelmingly won Tennessee last month, and the state's Republican electors say…
Obama issues disaster declaration for East Tennessee wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration to speed federal recovery aid to victims of the recent deadly wildfires in a hard-hit eastern Tennessee county. A White House statement late Thursday says the declaration is…
33 graduate as part of 2016 Leadership Jackson program
JACKSON, Tenn.- 33 local business professionals graduated from the Jackson Chamber's 20-16 "Leadership Jackson" program, Thursday night. The program gives these business professionals an opportunity to better understand the community and the challenges it faces. Class members visited community landmarks,…
Milan Police Dept. helps kids have a Merry Christmas with 'Shop With a Cop'
MILAN, Tenn. -- Dozens of police officers swarmed the Wal-Mart in Milan, going above the call of duty to not only protect but to serve. The Milan…
Jackson State Community College gets new president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College officially has a new president. The Tennessee Board of Regents came together Thursday afternoon via conference call to vote for who will be the fifth president at JSCC. After a long selection process…
Cases dropped for 2 men charged with attempted murder in shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men charged with attempted first-degree murder in an August shooting saw their case dropped Thursday in a Jackson courtroom. The case against co-defendants Jaquel Franklin and…
MobileNation collects coats for children in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- MobileNation is teaming up with local organizations this holiday season to collect winter coats for West Tennessee children in need. The wireless provider is focused on supporting children in…
Police ask public to help ID suspects in Jackson business break-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers needs help finding those responsible for an October break-in at a local business. Surveillance video from A Plus Care Solutions on North Highland Avenue shows the…
JMCSS superintendent search continues
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School Board provided details Thursday of the survey parents took about what they wanted in the next superintendent. After meetings with the community,…
Bolivar native named employee of year for corrections company
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bolivar native was chosen from 13,000 CoreCivic employees across the nation as employee of the year. James Howell got the…
Local business installs free roof for Jackson woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workers installed a new metal roof Thursday at a home on Highway 18 in south Jackson. It is a Christmas gift courtesy of Reed’s Metals. “We just try…
