Fair season underway in West Tennessee
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Before summer officially ends in a few more weeks, fairs are popping up in counties all across West Tennessee. Monday, the longest running 'free fair' got going in…
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Gov. Haslam recognizes officers, first responders with awards
JACKSON, Tenn.-Honored at a meeting Monday were the families of six officers and first responders, all killed in the line of duty, serving the Volunteer State, including a fallen member of the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Rosemary Vela. Governor…
Madison Co. Election Commission prepares for November election
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Madison County Election Commission met Monday afternoon, preparing for the November elections. They made their quarterly inspection of voter registration forms for deficiencies and to approve candidates for the November 8 election. They also discussed early voting hours…
Man accused of tying rope around roommate's neck, charged with assault
JACKSON, Tenn.-Accused of tying a rope around his roommate's neck, trying to drag him back into their apartment, Danny Gray was arraigned in Jackson City Court, Monday, charged with aggravated assault and…
Grant will help organization provide homes for disabled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Housing Development Agency presented Intunity with a nearly $300,000 grant. Intunity, previously known as the Housing Foundation of West Tennessee, helps to build homes for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Intunity is currently in…
Meineke in Jackson thanks first responders with free oil change
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business thanked first responders in the Jackson-Madison County area on Monday with a free oil change. The Meineke Car Care Center in Jackson gave first responders a…
Martin Police Department awarded for traffic safety program
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Congratulations are in order for the Martin Police Department as its traffic safety program brings home statewide honors. Patrol Lt. Eric Reed and Terminal Agency Coordinator Katie Perry accepted an award…
Driver sent to hospital after crash in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Monday afternoon wreck in east Jackson sends one person to the hospital. The crash happened around 3 p.m. off Highway 70 and Lexington Avenue. Jackson police say the driver…
2 arrested after search of home near Pillowville
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men were arrested Wednesday after deputies searched a home near Pillowville. Tyler Bynum, 27, and Derek Plunk, 24,…
Special legislative session begins in Nashville over drunk driving law
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee lawmakers made their way back to Nashville Monday for the first day of a special session. Gov. Bill Haslam called a special session this week to discuss…
Humboldt High School seniors attend college & career day
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Boys & Girls Club teamed up with Humboldt City Schools to host a college day for local seniors. Students listened to information about local colleges Monday, including…
Police seek 3 in north Jackson auto break-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police seek to identify three people in connection with an auto burglary Saturday afternoon outside a restaurant in north Jackson. Someone broke into a vehicle around 2:30 p.m. Saturday…
161st West Tennessee State Fair prepares for Tuesday's opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair kicks off Tuesday evening. "This year our theme is 'homemade, handmade and farm fresh,'" Office manager Kelly Broadway said. Staff and volunteers of…
Judge sets trial date for man charged with killing Jackson store clerk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Urshawn Miller had a final chance Monday morning to enter a plea agreement after being indicted in May. He's accused in an armed robbery and murder last…
4 face drug charges after search of Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Four people are facing drug charges after deputies executed a search warrant Friday at a home near Latham. From left: Bell, Dillard,…
