Madison County looks to add additional juvenile housing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meeting was held Thursday to make decisions for the progression of the community. The Long Range Planning committee held a meeting to discuss how to continuously…
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Tennessee teacher, assistant principal charged in paddling of elementary school student
GAINESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Two educators in Tennessee are facing criminal charges stemming from the paddling of an elementary school student. News outlets report a Jackson County grand jury indicted a Dodson Branch Elementary School teacher last week on a…
Judge allows Ja Morant's lawyers to argue he acted in self-defense in lawsuit about fight with teen
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A judge says lawyers for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant are allowed to argue that he was acting in self-defense as part of a lawsuit accusing him of assaulting a teenager during a pickup basketball game…
Man who attacked Pelosi’s husband convicted of federal assault and attempted kidnapping charges
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A jury on Thursday convicted the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband with a hammer of federal charges. The jury…
Deep frying your turkey? Check out these tips first
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Thanksgiving coming, here are some turkey frying tips. Never use a fryer inside or on wood, and don't cook on uneven ground. Fry your turkey in flat,…
American Health Partners honors its healthcare heroes
PRESS RELEASE FROM AMERICAN HEALTH PARTNERS: AMERICAN HEALTH PARTNERS HONORS ITS HEALTHCARE HEROES Top Performers from Six Divisions Gather for the Sixth Annual Star Awards Event FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 16, 2023 – American Health Partners, a Franklin, Tennessee-based company that provides…
Visit Jackson TN shares list of restaurants open for Thanksgiving
PRESS RELEASE FROM VISIT JACKSON TENNESSEE: Thanksgiving Eats Restaurants Open Thanksgiving JACKSON, TENNESSEE — Gather around the table in one of Jackson’s fantastic restaurants! Just be sure to wear your stretchy pants. …
Jackson Police Department introduces launches community connect program: 'Safe Jackson, TN'
PRESS RELEASE VIA CITY OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Jackson Police Department introduces launches community connect program: “Safe Jackson, TN” Residents and businesses in Jackson are invited to participate in…
Hardin County Fire investigating multiple suspicious fires this month
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire department is investigating multiple suspicious fires. The Hardin County Fire Department says they are investigating four separate grass/woods fires that occurred this month near…
Former Hardin Co. Animal Services Director faces multi-count indictment
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE TENNESSEE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE: Former Hardin Co. Animal Services Director Faces Multi-Count Indictment The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has completed an investigation that has resulted in the indictment of Christopher Sikes, the former Hardin County Animal Services Director.…
Lake County jail administrator indicted for theft
MEDIA RELEASE VIA TENNESSEE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE: Lake County Jail Administrator Indicted for Theft Neina Ceaser Misappropriated more than $35,000 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Neina Ceaser, the jail administrator in Lake County.…
Plane crashes outside airport, leaving two dead in Union City
UPDATE (12/6/23): Report provides details in mid-November plane crash UPDATE (11/20/23): Victims identified in plane crash near West Tennessee airport UPDATE: Two people were killed in a airplane crash in Union City.…
Ground broke for Hub City's Central Stadium and Arena
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is empowering youth with groundbreaking ideas. Wednesday, the school system broke ground for the Hub City's Central Stadium and Arena. This comes after…
Gold's Gym, Fleet Feet to host the 19th annual Turkey Trot for RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. – With the traditional Thanksgiving meal comes a lot of extra calories. Those who want to get some exercise before the big meal can do so by running a…
Wednesday marked as America Recycles Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday is America Recycles Day. We spoke with leaders of Doxicom, a private company with facilities in Memphis and Jackson. They're a zero waste to landfill consulting firm that…
