Jackson News

Cryonite has been in use for some time as an effective method to fight bed bugs, German cockroaches, stored product pests and other crawling insects.

Benjamin Crump, the highest profile lawyer in the Trayvon Martin murder case, is just a spectator in the courtroom where the man who killed the unarmed 17-year-old boy is about to be tried.

Welcome to the 36 contestants and to everyone who traveled here, whether as part of the pageant or as fans.

During the monthly Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP, Patricia Hunt stood up and asked members to join her in going out to the community to try and bring attention to crime in Jackson.

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.