JACKSON, Tenn.-It was a very active scene outside of the UPS Distribution Center in east Jackson, Monday night, but Jackson police have confirmed the area is safe and clear. According to investigators, there were several reports of a suspicious package that was found inside of the UPS location on College Park Cove, just off Dr. F.E. Wright Drive. The…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-An author and award winning journalist from the Big Apple is here in West Tennessee promoting her book. Cheryl Wills, a New York native, discovered about a decade ago that her roots are from Haywood County. She has written a book titled “Die Free” about her great, great grandfather, Sandy Wills, who served in the Civil War from 1863…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-Police in Brownsville need your help locate a suspect in a shooting that occurred last week. The suspect, Bradley Barkin, is wanted in connection to a shooting that left one man injured after Barkin allegedly shot the man in the arm three times according to investigators. The victim is OK. Brownsville police said they believe Barkin may have left…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn — A growing concern for illegal dumping in Hardeman County, but county officials are cracking down and targeting those who are responsible. One resident, who did not want to be identified, said illegal dumping happens just feet away from his house. “They just throw a bunch of junk up here garbage sacks at the end of the road right…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Eric Jones met Monday at Rose Hill Middle School to discuss the new school year, which is set to begin soon. Some of the topics discussed include transportation, staffing at the schools and other various things the school system needs. To see where Dr. Jones will hold his next meeting, visit the…
SELMER, Tenn. — The McNairy Central Bobcats are working hard to improve on their 5-5 record from a year ago. Head coach Brian Franks said they have about half of their players returning on both sides of the ball this season so youth shouldn’t be a problem. He said leading up to this point, his players and coaching staff have done…
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. — Monday morning was the first official day high school football teams could put on full pads and have a contact practice, the Riverside Panthers didn’t waste any time hitting the field as soon as the clock struck midnight. Friends and family filled the stands to see the Panthers go through various hitting drills and get a first…
TRENTON, Tenn. — As Trenton Special Schools welcomes a new superintendent, voters get the chance to change the makeup of the board members. Two current Trenton school board members have decided not to run for re-election, which means their vacant seats are up for grabs After 16 years, seat five is vacant on the school board. Jason Weaver is running…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — A group of jet ski enthusiasts took off from Paris Landing State Park Sunday for the 21st annual Tennessee River 600. “Oh, the first day that we take off, it’s an incredible adrenaline rush,” participant Louann Weidner said. “It’s like the highest high you can get the minute you fire up your ski and you take…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A juvenile facing a homicide charge in a recent shooting appeared Monday in court. The 16-year-old juvenile is being held without bond at the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center. Judge Christy Little says the teen will undergo a forensic and mental health evaluation before another hearing scheduled for Sept. 6. The victim’s family was there for the…
