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Local Family on Disabled Carnival Dream Cruise

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The problems onboard the Carnival Legend are affecting its sailing speed. The Carnival Dream lost power and developed problems with toilets on Wednesday. No one was allowed to get off the…

JPD and THP Plan Extra Enforcement this Weekend

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-As part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of the citizens of Jackson, the Jackson Police Department will be performing sobriety checkpoints and increased traffic enforcement throughout the city this St. Patrick's…

JCIL Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- An organization that helps those with special needs took a little time Friday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Clients and employees of the Jackson Center for Independent Living saw a lot of…

"Peter & the Wolf" to be Presented this Weekend

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- This is a big weekend in Jackson for Ballet enthusiasts as Ballet Arts brings variety to the stage of the Carl Perkins Civic Center, which will entertain the entire family. The 50…

Brownsville Police Show Support For Chief

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn- A local police chief has found himself in the middle of controversy after a photo surfaced of him holding what some residents considered, a racist sign. Now some supporters are speaking out…

JCM Students Protest Football Coaches Firing

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON, Tenn. - Dozens of protesters gathered outside Jackson Central-Merry High school today. Head football coach of the Cougars Mantez Edwards and his assistant coach were both relieved of their duties on the…

Local Gardeners Preparing for Spring Weather

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON, Tenn. - Spring has unofficially sprung in West Tennessee! The sunshine and warm spring-like temperatures awakened the gardening bug in many local gardeners. R&J Seed and Supply says they were prepared for…

Capitol Talk Gives Residents Chance to Speak to Lawmakers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - State legislators are speaking out about the top issues here in Tennessee. The event is part of the Jackson Chamber's, "Capitol Talk." The goal is to raise awareness about important issues…

Union’s second half comeback ends with a 68-67 overtime loss

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Union University women‘s basketball team lost 68-67 in overtime to Southern Nazarene (Okla.) University in the semifinals of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Tournament. Union dropped to 21-9 on the season, while…

Benedictine Moves Past Bethel, 81-74

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Benedictine (Kan.) capped the first round of the 2013 NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Championship with a historic win over Bethel (Tenn.), 81-74, in the Frankfort Convention Center. The Ravens (28-5) are now 1-0 in the NAIA…

Casey Jones' 150th Birthday Celebrated

JACKSON, Tenn.- Happy 150th anniversary to famed railroad engineer Casey Jones. Festivities took place on Thursday in the Hub City. Jones who lived in Jackson, became an internationally known hero after he slowed the train before it collided with a…

Union University Announces Scholarship Benefit Dinner Speaker

JACKSON, Tenn.-The line of noteworthy speakers is continuing for an annual scholarship benefit for a West Tennessee university. Union University officials announced Thursday that Dr. Benjamin S. Carson will headline the 2013 Scholarship Banquet. Dr. Carson is a pediatric neurosurgeon…

Regional Hospital CEO Accepts New Job in Texas

JACKSON, Tenn.- A Jackson hospital is now in search of a new leader after its CEO accepted a new job. Steven Grubbs has accepted the job to become the CEO of the Paris Regional Medical Center in Texas. He will…

JMCSS Teacher Honored as Southwest District Teacher of the Year

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County School System is honoring one West Tennessee teacher with the Southwest District Teacher of the Year Award. Bolivar native and current art teacher Patricia Ayers from Rose Hill Middle School received the honor. She began her…

Rape Suspect Waives Preliminary Hearing

JACKSON, Tenn.- Larry McIntosh waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday in Jackson City Court. McIntosh, 24, was one of the staff members in charge of supervising troubled teens at Madison Oaks, and was charged with aggravated statutory rape…

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