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JPD announces arrest in child abuse, murder investigation

On November 30, 2025, officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital regarding a report of a child abuse incident.

Voting open for annual Jingle Bell Jackson Holiday Decorating Contest

One of 13 Jackson residents will have the chance to receive a $1,000 People's Choice Award in the 3rd annual Jingle Bell Jackson Holiday Decorating Contest.

Better Business Bureau warns of costly online scams hitting local counties

Another scam is on the rise, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about auto parts scams.

Local school presents families with holiday food baskets

The hustle and bustle this time of year can be stressful but one school here in the Hub City is making a difference with giving this season.

West TN juvenile arrested regarding school threats

On December 4, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security of a potential threat of mass violence directed at Fayette-Ware High School.

Holly Jolly Electric Christmas Parade kicks off tonight Paris

Light up your car, golf cart, float or boat for the Holly Jolly Electric Christmas Parade in Paris.

TWRA’s Tennessee Wildlife Magazine 2026-27 photo contest now underway

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting entries for its 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife magazine annual calendar and license cards.

Pursuit and separate DUI crash damages patrol units

On December 7, 2025 at approximately 11:36 pm, the Jackson Police Department, along with assistance from other agencies, safely apprehended two individuals following a pursuit and a separate DUI-related crash that resulted in minor injuries to officers.

Police respond to shots fired in Gibson County

We received reports of shots fired Sunday night involving a delivery driver.

Andrea Bond Johnson to kick off campaign for state representative

Andrea Bond Johnson will host a campaign kick-off event on Tuesday, December 9, for Tennessee House District 80.

Gibson Co. Mayor Cunningham announces campaign for re-election

Mayor Nelson Cunningham announces campaign for re-election.

Weakley Co. Circuit Court Clerk resigns after improper expungements

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found that the Weakley County Circuit Court Clerk improperly processed expungements for an individual who did not meet the eligibility requirements under Tennessee law.