Madison Co. students win statewide essay contest about voting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Elementary school students were asked by Secretary of State Tre Hargett why it is important to vote. East Elementary School second grader Katie Peachey won first…
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State report: West Tennessee ranks low in child well-being
JACKSON, Tenn. — When it comes to child well-being, West Tennessee ranks in on the lower end, according to a new state report. Linda O'Neal with the Tennessee Commission of…
Community concerned about credit card safety after skimmer found in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a recent find reported to the Jackson Police Department, many West Tennesseans are concerned about card skimmers. Jackson police on Wednesday released a photo of a card skimmer…
Trial for man charged in deadly home invasion enters day 3
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man charged with killing an Arkansas State University football player and his stepfather in 2014 returned to court Thursday. Security was tight in the courtroom…
Major crime up in Memphis; homicides surged 42 percent in 2016
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Newly released statistics show the major crime rate in Memphis increased in 2016. Data from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation compiled by the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission released Wednesday shows the rise in major crime was…
2 men face evading, assault charges after Weakley Co. chase
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car chase in Weakley County leads to assault and evading arrest charges against two men. John Calvin Elkins, 32, of Martin and Billy…
Imagination Library receives generous gift from local business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Imagination Library received a generous donation Wednesday afternoon. Rent One presented a check for $5,000 to the organization. Imagination Library, a program created by Dolly…
UPDATE: Day 2 in trial for 2014 double home invasion murders
JACKSON, Tenn -- A long and emotional day in court in the case for Johnny Wade. "I constantly kept asking him what happened," Megan Springfield, witness and ex-girlfriend of Derrick Wade,…
Technology makeover may be in store for Jackson-Madison Co. Library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Library and Archives recently awarded over $300,000 in technology grants to 114 public libraries across the state, and they did not leave out the…
Mother testifies in 2014 home invasion murder trial
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jurors heard emotional testimony Wednesday during day two of the trial for a man charged in the deaths of an Arkansas State University football player and his…
Local drivers talk Gov. Haslam's gas tax proposal
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fill-up at the gas pump could increase for drivers. On Wednesday morning, Gov. Bill Haslam proposed a 7-cent raise per gallon in gas prices. It's…
Jackson police investigate 'skimmer' found on fuel pump
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after a convenience store clerk found what appears to be an electronic skimmer device attached to a fuel pump. The…
Civil rights pioneer who marched with MLK speaks at Lane College
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Civil rights pioneer Rev. Jesse L. Douglas started the week celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday at a program hosted by the Lane College chapter of the…
Escaped Crockett Co. inmate captured in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An escaped prisoner from Crockett County is back in police custody after missing for more than 24 hours. The search…
Man accused of using ID that was not his to open charge account, make purchases
JACKSON, Tenn.-One man is facing a theft of property charge after being accused of using an ID that was not his to open a charge account and make purchases. Investigators said Marvin Jackson is accused of presenting a drivers license…
