Ag experts, wildlife officers urge drivers to be wary on roadways
MILAN, Tenn. -- During this time of year, there's a few things you want to be aware of as you travel down the roadways. You may have seen a cotton picker…
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Henderson Co. hires director to bring in business, jobs
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Henderson County has hired a new person to help bring in business and create jobs, this after two local plants announced hundreds of layoffs this year. Henderson…
Union City police investigate attempted armed robbery
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Police are looking for three men involved in an attempted armed robbery this weekend outside a Union City home. Officers responded just after 9 p.m. Saturday to…
Knoxville fall color show expected to be short
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Knoxville-area fall foliage is expected to make a shorter appearance this year because of a lack of rainfall and near record high average temperatures. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Knoxville is 5.35 inches below normal for the…
Youth leaders receive awards at Salvation Army church service
JACKSON, Tenn -- Young people in the community were honored during a special church service at the salvation army Sunday. Awards were given for community service, team building, and much more. Youth…
Local law enforcement promotes National Teen Driver Safety Week
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The '5 to drive' campaign gives parents some talking points about dangerous driving habits that could have fatal consequences for their teen drivers. With car crashes the leading…
4th Annual Bone Appétit supports local animal shelter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday night there was dinner under the stars to support a local animal shelter. The fourth annual Bone Appétit dinner on the lawn took place as a fundraiser for the…
Residents must have permits for outdoor burning in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With dry temperatures and the lack of rain lately, city leaders are asking folks to be cautious when burning. "This time of year is bad time of year to…
Henderson County fire department gears up to open additional fire stations
LEXINGTON, Tenn -- The Henderson County Fire department has started to increase fire protection in a big way. The department is welcoming six new fire stations and Saturday Station 17 was…
Folks dance the night away at Harvest Moon Gala
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday night folks grabbed their dancing shoes for the 4th Annual Harvest Moon Gala. Live music played as dance floor was filled with couples doing the tango. Dancers from the Jackson…
Kailey Jordan crowned Miss Jackson 2017
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday might seven young women competed to be crowned Miss Jackson, Tennessee. The ladies, ages 17-24 years old competed at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Younger girls also strutted their stuff…
Community dedicates highway in memory of Noah Chamberlin
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a day full of tears, hugs and memories as a community came together Friday to honor the life of Noah Chamberlin. The 2-year-old went…
Jackson-Madison Co. School Board members begin 2-day retreat
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board has begun its two-day board retreat. Members gathered at the central office to talk about various issues in the district. They are not allowed to…
Gibson Co. agencies prepare for active shooter emergency response
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- While students in Humboldt are on fall break, first responders in Gibson County joined forces Friday for emergency response training, testing how efficiently they can get an active…
University of Tennessee trustees approve new UT Martin chancellor
MARTIN, Tenn -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has a new leader as Dr. Keith Carver replaces Tom Rakes as chancellor. Rakes announced in…
