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Department of Finance & Administration Commissioner Chosen

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today that Larry Martin would take over as commissioner of the state Department of Finance and Administration. Martin has been the interim commissioner since June 1 after former commissioner Mark Emkes' retirement. "I want to…

Bus Wreck on Dr. F. E. Wright and North Parkway

Jackson, Tenn. - Officials have confirmed that two cars and one school bus were involved in the North Parkway accident this morning. The wreck happened at 6:58 a.m. at the intersection of North Parkway and Dr. F. E. Wright Drive.…

Group Brings Tutoring Services to Lincoiln Courts

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- For the first time ever, there will be tutoring for children inside Lincoln Courts Community Center. More than 40 children attended Monday night's first tutoring session. Help is available for children from…

Farmer of the Year

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.,- Congratulations to Brownsville farmer Richard Jameson, who has been named the 2013 Swisher Sweet/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Jameson, who has farmed for 37 years, operates more than 2,300 acres…

Girl, 9, dies after found in swimming pool

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) - A 9-year-old girl has drowned in a Kingsport swimming pool. The Kingsport Times-News (http://bit.ly/1bng0ks ) reported the child's father had taken a lawn mower to a man who had purchased it. A statement from the Sullivan…

Man Accused of Killing Wife Appears in Court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--A man accused of killing his wife stood before a Jackson judge on Monday. The judge arraigned Michael Smith via video chat. Police say the 41-year-old shot and killed his wife, Christy Smith,…

Man Follows in Father's Footsteps, Bikes 2,600 Miles

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Union University Senior Josh Bullis spent his summer biking from Maine to Florida. A trip of over 2,600 miles with two of his friends from Union University. "This was kind of a…

Tutoring Program Kicks-Off

This video is no longer available. More than 40 children attended the first tutoring services at the Lincoln Courts Community Center. The sessions are hosted by six volunteers and they run every Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. The volunteers help students…

Tennessee Republicans Gear Up for 2014

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn-- Tennessee's Republican Party is already gearing up for the next election. This morning, the Tennessee Republican Party Chairman and the Madison County Republican Party met to discuss possible candidates. The monthly meeting…

Jackson Driver Knocks Out Power

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn-- A vehicle knocked out power this morning to several Jackson businesses. According to Jackson police, a man driving a Trailblazer had a medial emergency and ran off the road. The one car…

Miss Tennessee Visits Jackson Christian

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn-- Students at Jackson Christian School had a special visitor for chapel. Miss Tennessee, Shelby Thompson, spoke with JCS students Monday about mentoring children through the Big Brother's Big Sister organization. Thompson, a…

Attempted Burglary Ends Early

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn-- A Jackson man is in custody after an attempted burglary early this morning that ended rather strangely. Edward Rucker, 19, is charged with aggravated burglary and vandalism under $500 after kicking down…

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