Jackson News

After a 1-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting at a Jackson apartment complex Monday night, community leaders are asking residents to help stop violent acts from hurting any more families.

Six months into his position as president and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, William D. "Bill" Johnson continues to marvel at what evolved 80 years ago.

Martha Birdwell, 80, died following the accident, which was reported about 12:30 p.m. on U.S. 70 about two miles west of Hollow Rock.

Jackson police said Antonio "Tony" Demont Byrd was arrested in Milan about 8:30 tonight.

Norfolk, VA, June 17, 2013 -ValueOptions , Inc., a health improvement company specializing in mental and emotional wellbeing and recovery, is pleased to announce that Kelly Dorsey, Prevention Education Outreach Coordinator, received the Don Boyette Award for "Extraordinary Volunteerism" from the Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association .

Former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has no money to pay a $750,000 fine and wants to serve his prison time first if he and his wife both go to jail, according to court documents.

Sheriff's deputies say the parents of a 19-year-old were aware of underage drinking at a party that resulted in charges against 63 people early Sunday.

Evidence indicates the same two men robbed both stores, investigators said. The first incident was reported about 10 p.m. Thursday, when two armed men robbed the Dollar General Store at 3224 N. Highland Ave. The robbers took personal items from employees and cash from the store.

About 10:15 p.m. Sunday, the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to an automobile crash in the 2000 block of Beech Bluff Road.

Midway rides this year will include "Black Widow" and "Sea Ray" with "Super Hymalaya," "Zero Gravity," "Expo Wheel" and many more, including kiddie rides.

Sunday's eight runs made up the Jackson Generals' best offensive production in nearly three weeks.

On June 27, 2013, our office will be conducting an educational program on the criminal records expungement process.

Barrett is the son of Ms. Marjorie Gay Gunter of Franklin, TN and Mr. John B. Roudabush of Brentwood, TN.

A hundred and twenty American flags are planted on the field, each representing patriots who fought in the American Revolution.

Nearly 30 years later, the owner of Prestige Cleaners can credit the formal wear rental business, now called Meridian Formal Wear, with the next chapter of his entrepreneurial endeavor.

From the readers: Hearts to Jennifer Kinman and her teenage daughter, Jordan, for preventing me from being drenched during a recent Sunday evening rainstorm.

In 90 days, Jim Wilhelm lost 53 pounds and gained 67 percent in body function. Wilhelm worked out for 30 days in bed, 30 days in a chair and 30 days standing up.

Jennifer W. Birmingham, 28, was killed in the crash shortly before 10 a.m. on U.S. 412 in Bells.

Minutes after the Boy Scouts of America announced its decision to not deny Scout membership based on sexual orientation or preference, debate erupted across the country.

Alec Taylor, 14, said he's wanted to be an actor for much of his childhood and that he hopes various roles he's played at school and church have prepared him for the future.