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Cold temps pose danger for outdoor pets

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Overnight wind chills could make outside temperatures feel like some of the coldest temps of the season — making for tough conditions for outdoor pets. The dip…

Human trafficking course kicks off in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement officers are learning more about the fight against human trafficking as part of a three-day training course. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Edward…

2nd man charged in Christmas Eve robbery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man went before a judge Monday on a charge stemming from a Christmas Eve robbery. LaMarlow Martin is charged with aggravated…

Englewood opens new campus in Medina

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Englewood Baptist Church opened its north location in Gibson County, Sunday. Monday through Friday, the building is Medina Middle School, but on the weekends, the gym and other…

Blood supply reaches second week of critical need

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local blood bank is continuing to issue a critical appeal for blood due to a shortage. Lifeline Blood Services has re-evaluated its need for blood products in…

Bridal Show comes to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people were in Jackson hoping to plan one of the most special days of their lives. The Carl Perkins Civic Center was packed Sunday afternoon with…

West TN Legislators talk ahead of new session

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee lawmakers are just days away from resuming their post in Nashville, deciding legislation for the Volunteer State. Legislators here in West Tennessee say the first thing to…

Mississippi River Floods

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The latest on Mississippi River flooding. (all times local) 4:30 p.m. The National Weather Service says the Mississippi River was cresting Sunday at Tunica, Mississippi, and Helena, Arkansas. Crest is predicted to happen Tuesday in Arkansas…

Trenton Police seek armed robbery suspect

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Trenton Police are searching for a suspect they said was involved in an armed robbery at a liquor store Saturday night. According to investigators the incident happened just…

Cancer survivor surprised with 80th birthday party

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends and family gathered Saturday to celebrate an important milestone for a special lady, Mrs. Willie White, who turned 80-years old. White's husband and the staff at the Regency Retirement Village threw…

Sportsplex hosts job fair to fill positions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday morning, people from all over West Tennessee attended the job fair at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex. "I like baseball and all kinds of sports and I needed…

New TVA project in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Work is underway on a Tennessee Valley Authority project to build a $975 million natural gas-fired electrical generating plant in Memphis. The Commercial Appeal (bit.ly/1OiTGue) reports the new plant will replace an aging coal-burning facility nearby.…

Madison Co. Fire Dept. sees record calls in 2015

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department had a hectic and record setting 2015. They released numbers Friday that show their volunteers had a 24 percent increase in…

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