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Books Donated to Madison County Third Graders

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- A local organization help fill the shelves of elementary libraries on Thursday morning. West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation donated books to each public elementary library in Madison County. Every library will receive…

Tennesseans Pay Some of the Lowest Taxes in the Nation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some may not believe it, but according to the Tax Foundation, Tennesseans pay some of the lowest state and local taxes. 1. Wyoming 2. Alaska 3. South Dakota 4. Texas 5. Louisiana 6. Tennessee 7. New Hampshire…

UTM College Rodeo Kick-Off

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting the 46th annual spring college rodeo starting, which starts on Thursday and ends on Saturday. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. on all three…

Henderson County Manhunt Ends in Arrest

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The person who sparked a manhunt on Wednesday has been located and arrested. According to Mark Azbill with Tennessee Highway Patrol, the story started around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday following a…

South Side ROTC Students Get Emergency Training

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- Local high school students got special training by some of Jackson's bravest on Thursday morning. Students in the ROTC program at South Side High School were able to meet with some…

Child in Drowning Pronounced Dead

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department's investigation into Monday's near drowning has now become a death investigation. Aiden Edwards, 7, was pronounced dead at 9:30 a.m. today at Lebonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.…

Family Dollar to cut jobs, close about 370 stores

This video is no longer available. MATTHEWS, N.C. (AP) - Family Dollar says it will be cutting jobs and closing about 370 underperforming stores as it looks for ways to improve its financial performance. It says it will also cut…

Alleged "Lover's Quarrel" Shooting Suspect Officially Charged

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of critically injuring one person during a reported lover's quarrel was formally charged on Thursday. Jason Owen was formally charged with Criminal Attempt to commit First Degree…

Stephen Colbert to replace Letterman on late show

NEW YORK (AP) - Stephen Colbert is replacing David Letterman as CBS' late-night host. CBS announced Thursday that "The Colbert Report" host will replace Letterman when he retires next year. Colbert is signed for five years. Letterman has hosted "Late…

Jackson Symphony Selects New Symphony Director

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Jackson Symphony announced their selection for Symphony Director on Thursday Peter Shannon came to the United States in 2007, and comes to Jackson from the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus in Savannah Georgia. One critic described…

Sharon Firefighter Loses Home to Blaze

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 20-year veteran of the Sharon Fire Department is on the other side of the job after his home was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday. Assistant Fire Chief, Mike…

JEA Receives Unprecedented Achievement

JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson Energy Authority makes history by receiving an unprecedented honor. JEA was recognized as one of the nation's most reliable electric operations. JEA becomes the only public power provider in the nation to receive the American Public Power Association's…

Henderson Co. Manhunt Underway

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A manhunt is underway in Henderson County near Natchez Trace State Park, but officers are not saying exactly why they are looking for him. It started around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday following…

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