JEA prepares for energy demand as temps rise
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A heat advisory in West Tennessee may mean it takes extra power to keep cool. Jackson Energy Authority said usage usually peaks in the summer. JEA…
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Shiloh National Military Park unveils exhibit to celebrate namesake vessel
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Timothy Arnold is guiding visitors around Shiloh National Military Park this summer, talking about battles past and vessels present. "That reconciliation message that the veterans taught us,…
East Tenn. deputy shoots suspect following confrontation
HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a Tennessee sheriff's deputy shot and wounded a man following a confrontation that happened while deputies were trying to serve a warrant. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a statement that the shooting…
Officers search woods for alleged gunmen in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- For about two hours Monday night, Milan police officers and Gibson County deputies searched for three suspected gunmen who fled into a wooded area near West Van…
Black Lives Matter protest is today in Lexington
UPDATE -- The protest has been delayed until noon due to rain. LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Organizers are set to hold a Black Lives Matter protest today in Lexington, the sheriff has confirmed. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke says officials with his office…
Fire breaks out at vacant business in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a building in west Jackson. Firefighters said the fire broke out around 3 a.m. Tuesday at a vacant convenience store in the 700 block of Airways Boulevard. Jackson police said a portion of…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept. receives gift to save lives
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It is a big gift that could save your life. The Browns Ruritan Club presented the Madison County Sheriff's Department with a check Monday night to be…
Woman who pleaded guilty to embezzlement from church, sentenced
UNION CITY, Tenn.-A Union City woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling thousands of dollars from the church where she worked is sentenced today. Nancy Reed, the former secretary at First Christian Church was sentenced to 8 years of supervised probation.…
Jackson-Madison Co. School registration begins for fall semester
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It may be hard to believe, but Jackson-Madison County Schools start back in just two weeks. Registration began Monday for the new school year. Parents filled out…
Tenn. lottery officials report record-breaking sales for FY 2015
JACKSON,Tenn. -- According to the state lottery, Tennesseans enjoy trying their luck at snagging the jumbo jackpots. Wayne Pruett said he may have had a hand in helping the Tennessee…
Educators say kids build valuable skills in Minecraft summer camp
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- One kids summer camp was in such high demand that a second class had to be added later in the summer. Eager students filled the computer lab at Dyersburg State…
Local law enforcement talk safety in light of recent attacks
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the recent attacks on law enforcement across the country, the tension between the public and law enforcement have sparked conversations and concerns for local…
West Tennesseans talk this week's Republican National Convention
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the 2016 Republican National Convention is underway, local republicans are keeping a close eye on Cleveland. "I anticipate an exciting convention," Madison County Republican Party chair Mike…
Woman accused of stabbing husband with kitchen knife
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police arrested a woman accused of stabbing her husband. Donna Love appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on an aggravated assault charge. She is accused of stabbing her husband around 4:30 a.m. Sunday at an address…
Kenton Mayor Virginia Davidson has died
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Longtime Kenton Mayor Virginia Davidson passed away Monday morning, according to city officials. Davidson began working for the city of Kenton as the city recorder in August 1969 and retired from that position in 1999. She then…
