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New ice cream shop opens in north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new shop opened its doors in the Hub City. Happy Ice Cream offers a unique summer treat, Mexican-style ice cream and desserts. The dessert shop serves…

Tax free weekend set for July 28-30

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer is almost over and parents are preparing for back-to-school shopping. The traditional tax free holiday is only a few days away and parents can take advantage of…

Back-to-School Bash held in Crockett County

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Back-to-School Bash was held at the Crockett County Middle School Monday. The event was held with the goal of helping students and families prepare for the…

Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' rockets to No. 2 on charts after music video controversy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jason Aldean 's “Try That in a Small Town” is experiencing exponential growth following controversy over its music video. FILE - Jason Aldean performs during CMA Fest 2022 in Nashville, Tenn., on June 9, 2022.…

Week-long pageant begins this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A week-long competition has kicked off with an introduction to a few of Jackson's city officials and leaders. The Jackson Lions Club and the Old Hickory Rotary…

Alabama woman confesses to fabricating kidnapping

Authorities in Alabama said Monday that a woman has confessed to fabricating a story that she was kidnapped after stopping to check on a toddler she saw walking on the side of the interstate. Hoover Police Department Chief Nicholas Derzis…

Public asked to be on lookout for 2 escaped Carroll County inmates

UPDATE: Both have been captured, according to the TBI. EARLIER STORY: CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for two escaped inmates. The sheriff's office says the two inmates…

Man given life sentence after murder of 19-year-old Patti Hathcock

Disclaimer: Some portions of this story may be disturbing. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The district attorney says a man has been given a life sentence in connection to the murder of 19-year-old Patti Hathcock. The news release says that Shawn Foutaine…

Two-vehicle wreck halts traffic on Highway 412

UPDATE (7/25/23): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms both drivers received non-fatal injuries in the collision. According to a preliminary report, around 11:20 a.m. on July 24, both vehicles were travelling on Highway 412 East and collided in the roadway. The…

Man arrested after 'meth burger' found during traffic stop

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. -- An Alabama man is arrested after sheriff's deputies discovered a meal with an unexpected ingredient. According to the Lauderdale County, Alabama Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Timothy Nolen was arrested during a traffic stop on Saturday. [caption id="attachment_1640649"…

IRS ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety and combat scammers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says it is ending its decades-old policy of making unannounced home and business visits — in a an effort to keep its workers safe and combat scammers who pose as IRS agents. Effective immediately, the…

Former teacher in Savannah stole from students' supply & locker rental fees, report shows

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A former Hardin County Middle School teacher has been indicted for theft and official misconduct. According to the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, an investigation revealed that former English Language Arts teacher Amy McSwain stole at least $370 in…