Highway 70 Yard Sale kicks off in West Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Despite the rain, a West Tennessee tradition kicked off Thursday morning along Highway 70. "We're selling everything, and you'll see people sell all sorts of stuff," vendor…
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Superhero visits local library to promote reading
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since school is out for summer, many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy and their brains active. Some local children got a special reminder about…
Workers clean up after vandalism at Bemis Park
BEMIS, Tenn. -- Officials are cleaning up after a vandalism at a local park. "I came by to check it out in person. It's rather disappointing that anyone would even…
Union City men sentenced in meth trafficking investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Union City men are sentenced to serve 10 years in federal custody after a drug trafficking investigation in Obion County. According to a news release, 37-year-old Christino Alcazar-Ortiz and Armando Alcazar-Ortiz, 40, were sentenced by a…
Alleged member of Crip gang arrested in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a member of the 111 Crip gang was arrested Wednesday afternoon. Police say Jermal Marable, 34, is a known member of the gang and goes by the street name "J-Hood." Marable was the…
2 men fatally shot outside Clarksville restaurant
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Police have identified two men fatally shot outside a Middle Tennessee restaurant. The Clarksville Police Department said officers responded Wednesday night to a report of shots fired at a Longhorn Steakhouse in Clarksville and found the…
Planned Parenthood targets Tennessee state Rep. DeBerry
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Planned Parenthood says it is putting up new billboards criticizing Democratic Tennessee Rep. John DeBerry's stance on abortion. Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood Executive Director Francie Hunt said Thursday that three billboards in Memphis ask for…
Jackson bail bondsmen charged with felony tax evasion, theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The owners of a Jackson bail bonds business have been arrested on felony tax evasion and theft charges. Darryl Lewis, 55, and David Lewis, 60, the owners…
Weather impacts caused late planting season across central U.S., including West TN
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Tennessee is known for its agriculture, where wheat, soybeans and cotton are planted. Some farmers say this planting season is behind for crops such as corn. According…
Jackson Housing Authority rescinds vouchers unexpectedly
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Housing Authority distributes housing vouchers to thousands of families each year. But this year, they had to rescind dozens of those vouchers, leaving some with no place to go. One Jackson woman, who did not…
Man charged in Savannah shooting
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police confirm officers responded Tuesday evening to a house on Eleanor Street in response to a shooting. The gunshot victim, Malik Casey, was airlifted to a local hospital.…
Coaches, health officials discuss opioid use among teens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People from all different professions came to the Opioid Summit Wednesday in Jackson to learn more about how opioids are impacting teens. "It's something that's affecting a lot of our kids…
Assisted living facility residents meet animals from Redemption Road Rescue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few furry friends paid a visit Wednesday to an area assisted living facility. "We're just bringing out some of the animals we've rescued — some of them…
16th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale is this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting Thursday, shoppers can get up early to search for antiques and treasures at an annual yard sale event. The 16th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale kicks off at 7 a.m. Thursday. You can join treasure hunters,…
Police seek to ID person of interest in ID theft investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a case of identity theft and seek to identify a person of interest. Police say the identity theft involved both Verizon Wireless and Best Buy on Vann Drive, according to a news release from…
