USJ baseball player signs with Louisiana Tech
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tears filled a USJ library Friday morning as baseball favorite Logan Carey signed to play with Louisiana Tech. Carey plays center field at the University School of Jackson. He…
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Officials warn of more house fires during cold weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As temperatures drop across West Tennessee, many are unpacking their space heaters and lighting their fireplace to stay warm. The Madison County Fire Department said this is their busiest time of the year. From electric and kerosene…
Jackson woman is contestant on 'Let's Make a Deal'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman hit the big time this week on a national TV game show. Brilma Askew was picked as a contestant on "Let's Make a Deal."…
TSSAA to require background checks for high school referees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The TSSAA has issued a new requirement for those looking to officiate high school sports in the Volunteer State. At their meeting Thursday night, the state's governing body over high school sports voted to require all referees…
NAACP officials visit Liberty Tech to see healthy eating efforts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The national NAACP health director visited West Tennessee Friday to observe the NAACP's childhood obesity initiatives. Liberty Technology Magnet High School hosted the NAACP representatives to showcase their…
Man attacked, killed by newly adopted dog
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County man is dead after his newly adopted dog attacked him Thursday afternoon. Charlie Butler owns the antique mall beside the house on Highway…
Sacred Heart of Jesus team heads to football championship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Excitement was in the air Friday as a local football team made team history. Students at Sacred Heart of Jesus High School rallied Friday as their eight-man football…
Officials confirm death of worker at Black & Decker plant
NORTH JACKSON -- Officials confirm a deadly work incident at a north Jackson plant. Jackson police confirm a 41-year-old man was electrocuted while doing electrical work late Thursday night at the…
TBI assists in investigation of body found in Trezevant
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation now confirms helping with the investigation of a person found dead Thursday in Trezevant. The sheriff's department identified the person as Jordan…
Beer Board fines Food Giant in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Beer Board fined the Food Giant in south Jackson on Friday. They are accused of selling alcohol to a minor. The store can pay a $1,500 fine within…
Credit unions give away free gas to West Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Credit unions across West Tennessee gave away free gas Friday as a way to say thank you to their customers and encourage others to join them. "There's…
Search continues for escaped Gibson Co. inmates
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search continues for two escaped inmates from the Gibson County jail. The sheriff says Jason Clapper and Joseph Isbell escaped Wednesday afternoon while in an outdoor recreation…
Beer Board hearing for Ultra Lounge delayed again
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The owner of a Jackson lounge accused of selling alcohol after hours appeared Friday before the Jackson Beer Board. The board voted to reset the hearing for the…
Huntingdon police ask for help finding missing teen
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police in Huntingdon are asking for help to locate a missing teenage girl. Kourtney Taylor, 14, was reported missing Wednesday by her mother, according to the Huntingdon Police…
Man leads police on chase, crashes into patrol car
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A 22-year old leads officers on a chase through several counties early Thursday morning, sending him to jail with more than 20 charges. Police said it all started…
