Milan resident to run in Boston Marathon
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local runner heads to Boston. ahead of one of the biggest races in the world. On this anniversary of the marathon bombings, he reflects on why this…
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Gibson Co. YMCA preparing to reopen
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- The northwest Gibson County YMCA has announced it will officially re-open next month. The facility closed last year... after going bankrupt. But in the past month, new…
Attendees enjoy 'Wine Down and Beer Up' series at Crown Winery
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Scott Myatt, Steve Short and Morgan Parks took the stage Friday night at the Crown Winery in Humboldt. The three were performers of the weekly "Wine Down and Beer…
Jacob Barker Musicfest brings out musicians, fans to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Musicians from across the area are performing for free Friday and Saturday, all for a good cause. The Jacob Barker Musicfest kicked off downtown at 'The Amp' Friday afternoon. The…
Lane College crowns new 'Mr. Lane College'
JACKSON, Tenn.-Lane College students came out Friday night to crown their new Mr. Lane College. Four men went head-to-head in the third annual pageant, competing in business wear, swim wear, talent…
Community honors child who died unexpectedly
KENTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee community is mourning after one of their youngest members suddenly dies this week from an unknown illness. …
Madison Co. Election Commission meets to finalize ballot
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With just less than four months left before the Madison County General Election, the election commission met Friday to finalize the ballot. Commissioners convened Friday afternoon to approve the roster of candidates for the Aug. 4 county general election. Candidates had…
Old books find new life with library's 're:Book It' contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local artists found new life for old books at the Jackson-Madison County Library's re:Book 2016 contest. Artists used books to make sculptures and other creations. The results are on…
'Bunny Run' car show under way at Fairgrounds Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Just in time for the great weather, a busy weekend kicks off in Jackson with the "Bunny Run" car show sponsored by Jackson's Rod and Custom Car Club. Classic…
Police say medical issue caused car vs. house crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police responded Friday morning to a wreck where a car ran into a house. It happened along Campbell and West Deaderick streets. Investigators said they think a medical…
State officials say 175K jobs available across Tenn.
NASHVILLE -- The "Help wanted" signs are out, and state officials want to help you get a job. The employment rate in the Volunteer State fell to 4.5 percent in March with more than 175,000 jobs available, according to the Department of Labor…
School board members present budget to county commissioners
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a second round of talking numbers for staff with the Jackson-Madison County School System as they presented county commissioners the budget unanimously approved Thursday night by the school…
West Tenn. legislators talk success at state capitol
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Representatives Johnny Shaw and Jimmy Eldridge came to Jackson Friday morning to talk about what's happened in the General Assembly this session. It comes on the heels of…
Milan police train to track, recover people who wander away
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department received new technology they said will save money and possibly lives. The tracking tool helps find people who wander away. Officers trained with…
Jackson police seek to ID woman in nail salon thefts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a woman they believe stole cash and other items from a nail salon. The incident happened April 8 at Lexus…
