Lightning sparks fire at historic church in Trenton
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire crews responded Friday afternoon to a blaze at the old First Baptist Church in Trenton. Officials with the Trenton Fire Department say lightning struck the back…
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TBI: McKenzie man arrested on multiple drug charges
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a tip led officers to the home of a McKenzie man now facing multiple drug counts. …
Update on cause of widespread JEA power outage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The day after a widespread power outage in areas across Jackson, the Jackson Energy Authority says it has better determined the cause. Initially, a spokesman said a main TVA line had gone out. However, after further inspection the…
Crews respond to crash on Lambuth Boulevard
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police and EMS responded Friday morning to a crash at the intersection of Lambuth Boulevard and West Forest Avenue. Traffic was temporarily backed up at the intersection, but officers were directing vehicles through the light just after…
Jackson-Madison Co. EMA offer safety class
MADISON CO., Tenn. -- Crime can happen anywhere, anytime, and local authorities are working to make sure you are not the next victim. The Jackson-Madison County EMA office offered…
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…
