General Cable in Jackson to add 50 jobs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local manufacturer is set to add about 50 jobs at their Jackson plant. General Cable, a wire and cable manufacturer, is expanding production, company officials and the…
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ABC livestream of Muhammad Ali's funeral
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The funeral ceremony for Muhammad Ali is set to begin at around 1 p.m. You can watch a livestream of ABC's coverage of the ceremony and the procession leading up to it.
Madison Co. employee facing sex charges placed on paid leave
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An employee of the Madison County Public Defender’s Office charged with sex offenses involving two minors is currently on administrative leave with pay, according to the office. [caption id="attachment_163884" align="alignleft"…
JMC School Board avoids discussion of superintendent's contract
JACKSON, Tenn.---A lot of discussion at last night's Jackson-Madison County School Board Meeting, but none concerning the superintendent's recent shocking decision. Dr. Verna Ruffin announced during the school board work…
Accused Gibson Co. puppy mill owner speaks
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sheila Carlton walked her property Thursday afternoon in Gibson County where 48 dogs were recovered just two days earlier. "They explained what they were here…
State offers free fishing this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This weekend, anglers from around Tennessee will be able to hit the waters free of charge from the state. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says those who want to…
Madison Co. employee arrested on sex charges involving minors
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An employee of the Madison County Public Defender's Office has been arrested on sex charges involving two minors, according to the Medina Police Department. Johnny Ray Woolfork, 61, is…
Kids health fair brings out crowd
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of Hub City children from five area organizations learned how to be Healthier at a Thursday event. The first TennCare Kids Conference was held at the East Jackson…
Jackson postal worker honored for 50 years of federal service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What were you doing in 1966? For Hub City postal clerk Richard Stowe, the answer is easy — he was beginning his 50-year career in federal service. Stowe was celebrated…
Kroger gets ready for wine sales ahead of July 1 law change
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kroger says all of its Jackson stores will be stocked with wine and ready for sales when the law changes July 1. Staff members were busy stocking the new merchandise Thursday at the location on West University Parkway. Kroger says…
Firefighters jump around at Sky Zone to talk fire safety with kids
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County firefighters spent some time Thursday jumping around and talking safety with kids. The Madison County Fire Department hosted "Jump with a Firefighter" at Sky Zone Trampoline…
West Tenn. students awarded with trip to Washington, D.C.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 130 students are now on their way to Washington, D.C., as a reward for their writing in the classroom. A group of 45 West Tennessee students left…
Bargain hunters head to Highway 70 for annual mega yard sale
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 13th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning. From Memphis to Music City, vendors will line up along Highway 70 for more than 200…
Police check child car seats in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police officers performed safety checks on car seats Thursday in Milan. Police said if they are not installed properly it could be deadly. Kiyuna Cottrell, a parent,…
Haslam signs law that overhauls higher education boards
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- In a move that will transform higher education in Tennessee, Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill that overhauls the governing boards of some of the state's universities. The Tennesseans reports that Haslam signed the FOCUS Act,…
