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Suspect in Jackson motel stabbing appears in court

Jackson, Tenn. -- A man accused of stabbing his co-worker at a motel in Jackson appeared in court Monday. The victim’s father said his son is still in critical…

Freed-Hardeman names new head basketball coach

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University's basketball team will tip off their upcoming season with a new head coach. The school announced Monday that Jim Sanderson will lead the Lion basketball program beginning with the 2016-17 season. Sanderson takes the position…

Jackson gun and knife show draws crowd

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Gun enthusiast have been in the Hub City all weekend long for the Jackson gun and knife show. "We're up here at the Jackson gun show, lots and lots of guns, plenty of ammo lots of good stuff,"…

Jackson memorial Carillon celebrates 61 years of music

JACKSON, Tenn.---Church bells rang throughout North Jackson Sunday afternoon in a unique concert. First Presbyterian Church in Jackson hosted a Carillon Concert on their lawn. Built for some of our nation's finest,…

Crash involving RV off of Hwy 412

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.---An accident off of Highway 412 slowed traffic down for a few hours Sunday night. Tennessee Highway Patrol said a one vehicle accident happened off of Highway 412 just outside Bells involving a truck pulling an RV. People…

Nationwide walk to support Veterans travels to Hub City

JACKSON,Tenn.--A walk honoring American Heroes stopped in the Hub City Sunday. Carry The Load is a national campaign to restore the true meaning behind the Memorial Day holiday. Participants started in Downtown Jackson, walking to Lana and ending their journey…

2nd Annual Cotton Clifton Crawfish Boil raises $2K for WRAP

JACKSON, Tenn.---A taste of Cajun Louisiana made its way to the Hub City this weekend to help one local non-profit. Hundreds gathered in West Jackson Sunday afternoon for the second annual Cotton Clifton Crawfish Boil Benefit in memory of…

JFD: home a total loss after garage fire

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Milan police investigate early morning homicide

MILAN, Tenn. -- Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirm they are assisting Milan police in a homicide investigation. Investigators said Christopher Grant Eskew was found injured at the Budget Inn motel, located at 1073 West Vanhook. TBI spokesman…

Man charged in motel stabbing

JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Police have charged a man with attempted first degree murder in connection to a Thursday stabbing. Court documents said Rodney Alan Kiefner stabbed Johnathan Rutan, of Columbus Georgia multiple times at the Super 8 motel located off the…