Snow is finally melting in Trenton
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to Gibson County officials, about four inches of snow fell in Trenton, causing schools and businesses to close. "It got so bad that I live about a fourth of…
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Jackson Christian holds open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents and children in our area attended Jackson Christian School for an open house Sunday afternoon. Families were able to take campus tours, meet teachers and administrators and learn more about the…
Maj. Michelle Mehr shares story of brutal assault as caution to officers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Hickory Rotary Club welcomed a special guest Monday to talk about the dangers of being in law enforcement. Maj. Michelle Mehr, director of professional standards with…
Time has come for employers to give out W-2 forms
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is an important week for those who will be filing their 2015 taxes. Tax preparers say businesses have until Jan. 31 to get W-2 forms out to employees.…
DA issues statement on Noah Chamberlin; hypothermia cited as cause of death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- District Attorney General Jerry Woodall has released a statement saying there were no criminal acts involved in the disappearance and death of Noah Chamberlin. [caption id="attachment_135578" align="alignleft"…
2 men sentenced for defrauding Memphis VA of $1.1 million
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say two men have been sentenced to prison for defrauding the Memphis VA Medical Center of more than $1 million. The U.S. attorney's office said Monday that Andre Reddix and Ronnie White pleaded guilty…
State of Tenn. releases new maps with education data
NASHVILLE -- The Comptroller’s Offices of Research and Education Accountability has created two new interactive maps featuring a wide range of education data at the school and school district levels. The maps illustrate the House of Representatives and Senate legislative…
Some Waffle House locations taking reservations for Valentine's Day
True breakfast lovers, take note — Waffle House is now taking reservations for Valentine's Day. The option for a candlelit meal at the chain is only available at four locations…
Weakley County still thawing from winter storm
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Employee accused of helping steal from Jackson retailer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman appeared Monday in city court on accusations of helping someone steal from the retailer where she worked. Aphrika Bass is accused of voiding all but one item while checking…
Proposed laws would streamline Tenn. voter registration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registering to vote soon could get easier if state lawmakers approve two new bills making their way through the House and Senate. A new bill in the…
Former Titans QB Vince Young arrested on drunken driving charge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Police say former NFL quarterback Vince Young has been arrested on charges of drunken driving in Austin, Texas. Travis County jail records show that the 32-young former Texas star was booked shortly after midnight Monday on…
Man says past auto wreck a factor in death of east Jackson resident killed in house fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dinneric Woods is having a hard time coping with the death of Jamarion Henning, who died in an East Chester Street house fire last Monday. Although Woods didn't…
Lawmaker Investigated
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee lawmaker who narrowly escaped being ousted from House leadership earlier this month is resigning as majority whip. Republican state Rep. Jeremy Durham of Franklin told colleagues of his decision on Sunday. The move comes…
Dinosaurs Migrate to Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday afternoon there was a long line of people waiting to get a glimpse into the prehistoric world. "We have dinosaurs from all three time periods where dinosaurs lived,"…
