Tree down on Madison County house, family unhurt
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-The Madison County Fire Department got a scary call Friday evening, saying a tree had fallen on a home with a family inside. It happened in the 100 block of…
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JPD: Person shot in north Jackson Wednesday now in stable condition
JACKSON, Tenn.-Police said the person shot early Wednesday morning in north Jackson is now in stable condition. According to Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser, no arrests have been made and the…
FDA issues voluntary recall on frozen Aunt Jemima breakfast products
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all “Best By” dates of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles & Frozen French Toast Slices distributed nationally. These products have the…
A look at House plan to send $55M to counties for roads
The state House on Friday voted to allocate $55 million to the state's 95 counties for road projects as part of the annual state budget bill. Here is a breakdown of how much each county in West Tennessee would receive…
More credit card skimmer devices found at local gas stations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Swiping your credit card at a gas pump is a convenience many drivers take advantage of but few think twice about. "The hustle and bustle, being…
Recent cooler temps, wet grounds affect crops
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McKenzie High School students paint mural for local soldiers
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- High school students paid tribute Friday to local soldiers with the unveiling of a mural inside the National Guard Armory. McKenzie High School art students painted the mural as a gift to the soldiers. The students unveiled their…
K-9 officers compete to conclude weeklong training in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officers from across the country made their way to West Tennessee this week, on all four legs. This is the second year Henry County has…
Local fraternity hosts golf tournament to benefit March of Dimes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local golfers hit the links Friday in an effort to do good for the community. Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosted a gold tournament to benefit the March of Dimes, presenting the West Tennessee chapter…
STAR Center hosts leadership conference streamed live from Atlanta
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center hosted leaders Friday from across West Tennessee and the country. The event was actually live-streamed from Atlanta for business owners, managers and entry-level workers putting their leadership skills to use in the Volunteer State. Organizers…
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Hub City businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can join in the Free Comic Book Day revelry this weekend at businesses based here in the Hub City. On Saturday, May 6, Comics Universe, located at 1869 Highway 45 Bypass, will take part in the…
Bus routes delayed with over a dozen JMCSS drivers absent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System said a bus driver shortage delayed routes on Friday. Parents dropped off students at Alexander Elementary School on Friday. The district sent a notification Thursday about possible delays due to a bus…
Sheriff warns public about jury duty scam phone calls
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff is once again warning citizens about what he calls a phone scam claiming citizens have failed to appear for jury duty. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says his department is getting many calls from…
Man charged with stealing tools from backstage at AMP
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces a felony theft charge on accusations of stealing tools from backstage at the AMP in downtown Jackson. Keith Fason is charged with stealing a bag of tools valued…
Local Marine group to host golf tournament next week
JACKSON, Tenn. --Enjoy an afternoon on the green to raise money for veterans. Coming up Monday, may 8, Marines of the Captain Jack Holland Detachment will host its 2nd Annual Semper Fi Golf Tournament. That'll run from 11:00 a.m. to…
