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Teens celebrate completion of "Follow Me into Business"

JACKSON, Tenn.-Eight weeks of hard work are celebrated by teens and their families who have worked hard this summer to learn invaluable lessons. The 12 to 18 year olds completed…

THP wins first place in national highway patrol category

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-Congratulations to the Tennessee Highway Patrol as the department has won first place in the highway patrol or state agency category in the nation for 2016. Agencies of similar sizes were…

JEA: Widespread power outage leaves thousands in the dark

JACKSON, Tenn.-A widespread power outage, leaves thousands across Jackson in the dark and without air conditioning tonight. JEA said a main TVA feed…

Students celebrate end of summer book club in Chester Co.

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- This afternoon Chester County middle schoolers celebrated the end of their summer reading book club at the library. For the majority of the summer these students have…

City of Henderson funds improvements to aging cemetery

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a few requests from residents and the visible need to make some improvements, the city of Henderson has set aside money to make repairs to the city cemetery. "It was discussed for a couple of years…

Decatur Co. sheriff: Career criminal arrested for selling drugs in school zone

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of Decatur County's most frequent jailbirds has found his way back, according to the sheriff. Authorities say James Lancaster, 48,…

Dyersburg police seek man in grocery store break-in

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police are looking for a man they say broke into a grocery store Wednesday. The incident happened at Gatlin's Grocery, located at 1600 East Court Street, where a man used…

Kids from local day camps compete in 9th annual 'Jackson Idol'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It looks like American Idol may have some competition in West Tennessee. City of Jackson Recreation and Parks held their ninth annual Jackson Idol summer youth showcase Thursday morning. Winning…

Rocky Mountain spotted fever reported in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health experts confirmed at least one case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Madison County this year and said there could be more. Beware of ticks, which…

Jackson convenience store donates $1K to STAR Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local convenience store presented a gift Tuesday to the STAR Center. The Cox Oil Little General, located at 3804 Highway 45 North in Jackson, presented a check for $1,000 to the local nonprofit, according to a…

Automotive supplier to expand in Jackson, create 30+ jobs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An automotive supplier is creating jobs and expanding operations at their Jackson facility. TBDN Tennessee Company, a manufacturer of automotive supplies, will invest around $18.8 million over the next several years to expand its Jackson location, according…