Participants honored for walking across Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn.-For the past six weeks, West Tennesseans have walked across Tennessee. Well, not actually, but they have have tried to walk or run that distance as part of a…
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Hundreds attend Senior Expo, raising awareness facing elderly
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hundreds attend Thursday's dedication to Jackson's greatest generation. As Older Americans Month comes to an end, senior citizens gathered at the Carl Perkins Civic Center for this year's Senior Expo,…
Phoenix Curriculum recognized for helping to steer area youth from gangs, drugs
JACKSON, Tenn -- A 3-year collaboration in the Hub City is celebrated Thursday afternoon. The "Phoenix Curriculum" was a partnership between the school system, Jackson Police Department and Area Relief Ministries…
Hearing for Jackson animal cruelty case waived to Grand Jury
JACKSON, Tenn.--A Jackson man accused of throwing away several one-day old puppies in a dumpster appears before a judge Thursday morning. Ined Holmes was scheduled for a preliminary hearing involving…
History coming alive this weekend in honor of military
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, one local park is bringing decades of military history to life. The Discovery Park of America is hosting their 2nd Annual Military Living History Days on their great lawn. Last year they…
McKenzie kicks off summer celebration of "Nights on Broadway"
MCKENZIE, Tenn.-One Carroll County city is preparing for the first of its summer music events this weekend. The sixth year of the "Nights on Broadway" kicks off in McKenzie this Saturday…
FBI asking for public's help identifying victims of suspected child predator
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The FBI is asking for help identifying victims of a suspected child predator with ties to Tennessee. Ronald Black Senior, 69, was arrested last month in North Carolina on 41 counts of sexual offenses with children, involving…
Sheriff Pusser Festival draws thousands to Adamsville
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- The name Buford Pusser is displayed throughout the town of Adamsville—"the youngest Sheriff ever elected in the state of Tennessee" and "killed in car accident in 1974."…
Dyersburg Police respond to a call of a woman shot
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg Police responded to a call Wednesday of a domestic disturbance that involved a woman being shot. Officers arrived on the scene at a residence in the 100…
Accident involving moped, car leaves 1 dead
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A deadly accident Thursday in Henderson County involving a car and a moped leaves one dead and one injured. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Brad Wilbanks, Jonathan Blankenship,…
2 Middle Tennessee women charged in TennCare fraud cases
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two middle Tennessee women are charged for a second time with TennCare fraud related to prescription drugs. The separate TennCare fraud case arrests were announced Thursday by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) that one arrest was…
AAA offering 'Tow to Go' this Memorial Day Weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, the American Automobile Association (AAA) urges everyone to prepare for a safe holiday weekend if they intend to drink away from home. Preparations for a safe holiday includes choosing a Designated Driver,…
Crews close Jackson streets Thursday and Friday for maintenance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Engineering Department has announced several temporary road closures Thursday and Friday for crews to conduct maintenance work. Two lanes of Westwood Avenue from Campbell Street to Park Avenue will be temporarily closed Thursday…
Rep. Andy Holt: "Burn your traffic camera tickets"
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A local state representative took an unusual stand Wednesday against something many of us have encountered, tickets from traffic cameras. Representative Andy Holt, a republican from Dresden…
'Move over law' often ignored by drivers, TN law enforcement says
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A state law meant to protect those who protect us is being ignored every single day by drivers across the state and officers said it is…
