JPD officer rescues dogs from flood waters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Excessive rainfall led to flooding in some counties in West Tennessee over the weekend. One of those impacted by over four inches of rain was in west Jackson, in…
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Committee meets over budget in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Budget Committee met Monday evening in an attempt to finalize the 2023-2024 budget. The committee considered several different recommendations given by the committee members…
Jackson's Kitchen + Catering opens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City welcomed a new breakfast and lunch spot downtown. The business owners that brought Jackson's Rock'n Dough Pizza and the Hub City Brewery have now opened their…
Jackson police temporarily close portion of East Chester during barricade
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Police temporarily closed a portion of East Chester Street, Monday afternoon. Jackson police say that officers arrived to serve a search warrant on a home in the area around Hillcrest Circle Drive. A lieutenant says that…
TBI releases annual 'Crime in Tennessee' report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released their annual "Crime in Tennessee" report. Their news release highlights a decrease in murder, rape, kidnapping reports from 2021 to 2022, a decrease in DUI arrests from 2021 to 2022,…
Mayor, judge look back on life of late lawmaker Roy Herron
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A long-time Tennessee lawmaker and former Democratic Party Chairperson has died, leaving an empty void in the hearts of many. Roy Herron, 69, passed away on Sunday at the…
Long-awaited ramen bar officially opens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dining option has been added to north Jackson. Kami Ramen Bar had there grand opening on July 10. Families can pick from options like ramen, Japanese…
GALLERY: Sinkhole forms in mall parking lot
UPDATE (8/11/23): GALLERY: New sinkhole appears near businesses in north Jackson A crew could be seen making repairs to the sinkhole at Old Hickory Mall on Friday, August 11, as a new sinkhole appeared at a nearby shopping center (see…
Top Republicans are gearing up to investigate the Hunter Biden case. Here's what to know.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republicans who lead three key House committees are joining forces to probe the Justice Department’s handling of charges against Hunter Biden after making sweeping claims about misconduct at the agency. FILE -…
Families with transgender kids are increasingly forced to travel out of state for the care they need
CHICAGO (AP) — On an early morning in June, Flower Nichols and her mother set off on an expedition to Chicago from their home in Indianapolis. Ray Walker, 17, left, and his mother Katie Rives, share…
Waste Convenience Center to close for construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Solid Waste Convenience Center at Passmore Lane is temporarily closing one day this month. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says that the center on Passmore Lane will close on Thursday, July 20 so that a…
Textile Art Exhibit on display in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Textile Art Exhibit is on display in downtown Jackson. The exhibit, which was first setup on July 5, is a collaborative effort between Valerie Poston Porter and her friend Doris Mays. Their exhibit includes several homemade…
Construction to begin on sidewalk project in downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A new sidewalk project is announced for the City of Lexington. Construction will soon begin on a new sidewalk project spanning from Main Street/South Broad Block east to the Main Street/Fielder Street Block. According to information shared…
McKenzie Mayor releases list of businesses cited for underage sale
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Police Department has issued several citations to local businesses for selling tobacco or alcohol to underage customers. According to McKenize Mayor Ryan Griffin, authorities conducted compliance checks at multiple locations throughout the city in May.…
Tennessee soccer coach charged with child rape after restaurant workers find photos on his phone
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee soccer coach is accused of drugging and raping at least 10 boys after photos and videos of the children were discovered on his cell phone, police said. This image provided…
