Race for state House District 80 heats up
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a winner-take-all primary, the stakes are high in the race for state House District 80, representing parts of Madison and Hardeman counties. With no Republican or…
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'Day of Rage' rumors appear to be unfounded
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A day after Philando Castile was buried in Minnesota and on the day family and friends said goodbye to Alton Sterling in Louisiana, rumors of a "Day of Rage" scheduled for the country are circulating. Local law enforcement…
Lane College to lease portion of Jackson Central-Merry campus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The music of Lane College will soon fill the halls of a portion of the Jackson Central-Merry campus. The school district agreed to let the college use the old…
Madison Co. inmates celebrate new beginnings with family
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of Madison County inmates take a big step in making a better life for themselves and their families once they're released. Friday was an emotional…
Local business featured in BuzzFeed article for Pokemon-friendly sign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new downtown Jackson business gets national attention for welcoming trainers of every walk of life. Woodstock Bake Shop's hospitality is catching on online, especially in the newest craze of "Pokemon Go." One of the store's signs was featured in…
Milan church serves free meal to local police
MILAN, Tenn. -- A church in Milan offered a show of appreciation Friday for their men and women in blue — and what better way to show love than with food. Members of St. Paul…
Voters cast ballots on first day of early voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County voters cast ballots Friday on the first day of early voting. Jarvis McIntee said he came hoping to avoid lines on Election Day. “I'm just here to do that right now and get it over…
Vehicular homicide suspects appear; bond & court dates set
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jordan Bailey and Markarious Searcy are each accused in the deaths of Jay and Julie Hogan one year ago on Vann Drive. Bailey had a $2,000 bond set Friday morning after her case was transferred from Juvenile…
Early voting starts across Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting begins Friday across Tennessee. In Madison County, you can vote at the Election Commission Office, located at 311 North Parkway, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Call…
UTM honors Pat Summitt during 'Celebration of Life' service
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Thursday night was the final farewell for a true Tennessee legend. Volunteers from the east to the west honored Pat Summitt, a woman whose legacy lives on. The…
Divers hope to return camera found in lake to owner
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- They say one's trash is another's treasure. In a recent case, that treasure was found at the bottom of a West Tennessee lake. Divers with the West Tennessee Dive,…
Humboldt receives third downtown enhancement grant from the state
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Humboldt is getting a facelift, thanks to a nearly $725,000 grant from the state. A check presentation was held at the mayor's office Thursday afternoon, marking the third downtown enhancement…
Voters attend program to learn about candidates in upcoming election
JACKSON, Tenn.-A chance for voters in Madison County to learn about the people who want their votes. Thursday night, various political groups including the Madison County Democratic Party held a…
Jackson-Madison Co. School Board candidates share opinions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County District Three School Board candidates Wayne Arnold and Sam…
Local vet shares thoughts on pit bull attack
MARTIN, Tenn. --A bizarre pit bull attack has landed the dog's owner in the hospital. According to the Weakley County Sheriff's Department, James Kirk was attacked by one of his pit…
