UPDATE: At 2:30 p.m., police confirmed the individual has been identified and is in custody. JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department is seeking the identity of a man accused of indecent exposure and aggravated assault. Police say around 10:35 a.m. Thursday, a woman reported that a man exposed himself to her while sitting in his vehicle in the 1800…
The following storm shelters will be opening on Thursday, March 25, 2021 due to the threat of severe weather in West Tennessee: Henderson County 175 Natchez Trace Drive, Lexington. Opening at 9 a.m. Madison County Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Ave., Jackson McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, 308 Grady Montgomery Drive, Jackson Check back for updates as more information becomes…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department is warning the community of phone scams that are being reported. Police say individuals are calling residents to ask for money sent on cards and threatening to arrest individuals who don’t comply, according to a news release. The release says the individuals are identifying themselves as DEA agents and are spoofing the Jackson…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an inmate was found dead in his cell Wednesday. The sheriff’s office says 36-year-old Reginald Williamson was found in his cell around 6 p.m. Wednesday. The sheriff’s office says they do not suspect foul play. Williamson has been taken to Memphis for an autopsy to determine the cause…
JACKSON, Tenn. — From the smallest to the largest, and every breed in between, they’ve got everything at this year’s Dog Fanciers Association Dog Show. “Because so many shows have been canceled because of COVID, and we’re one of the few actually hosting a show,” said Mark Doran, president of the Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association. This was one of…
Mr. Terrell Donta Fason was born on October 3, 1976 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on March 20, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon-7:00 on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Services will be private. Please keep this family in your prayers. For more information please contact 731-427-1521. Categories: Obituaries
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed five additional deaths due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those patients are: a 72-year-old man, who died Oct. 14, 2020 an 88-year-old woman, who died Dec. 12, 2020 a 74-year-old man, who died Feb. 6 a 66-year-old woman, who died Feb. 17 a 74-year-old man, who died Feb….
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Three days after he was led away in handcuffs from a Boulder supermarket where 10 people were fatally shot, the suspect appeared in court for the first time and his defense lawyer asked for a mental health assessment “to address his mental illness.” Kathryn Herold, the lawyer for suspect Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, provided no other…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Senate panel has advanced legislation requiring school districts to alert parents of any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity, allowing them to opt their student out of such instruction. Supporters of the bill argued on Wednesday it’s needed to strengthen parental rights and rebuffed concerns that it could further alienate already marginalized students….
JACKSON, Tenn. — The following schools will be closing early due to the threat for severe weather: Humboldt City Schools – dismissing at 1 p.m. Jackson-Madison County Schools – high schools and middle schools dismissing at 10:30 a.m., elementary schools dismissing at 11:30 a.m.; after school activities cancelled Categories: Local News, News
