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Madison County Fire Fighters Get Specially Certified

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Seven Madison County firefighters have officially become certified for the National Association of Fire Investigators. It's been two years in the making, and the firefighters studied for weeks to become…

JPD Captain Retires, Celebrates Last Day on Force

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist stopped by a retirement party Friday afternoon to honor one very special officer. Captain Steve Overton with Jackson Police Department is retiring after 30 years. Mayor Gist…

Brownsville Search Warrant Nets Drugs, Arrest

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A narcotics search warrant carried out by Brownsville Police netted several pounds of drugs, Friday. According to officers, approximately 2 pounds of marijuana, 4.5 grams of cocaine and 5.5 grams of…

Police: Suspects in Early Morning Burglary Smash ATM

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Jackson police are investigating an early morning burglary that caused a great deal of damage to a Super Way convenience store in West Jackson. Officers say around 3:30 a.m. on Friday,…

Museum Offers Free Admission for Casey Jones' Birthday

NORTH JACKSON -- Casey Jones', the internationally known hero, 151th birthday is Friday. To celebrate, Casey Jones Museum is offering free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jones, who lived in Jackson, was a railroad engineer who became an…

Savannah Police Chief Retires

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- After 13 years as the Chief of Police in Savannah, Donald Derr is retiring. Derr served Savannah as an officer for 35 years, and the past 13 years were as Police…

Headlining Firefighter Comedian Comes to Jackson

NORTH JACKSON -- A first responder who claims he uses comedy to cope will be performing in Jackson this weekend. Travis Howze, from Charleston, will be performing at the South Street Comedy Club on March 14 and 15 at 9:30…

Educator of the Week: Scott

This video is no longer available. BRUCETON, Tenn.-- Meet Lauren Scott, a 5th grade teacher at Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Elementary School. Scott says she bleeds school spirit and it shows through her students. She says the best part about teaching…

Residents Remember Homicide Victim

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn., -- Resident who live near Monday's homicide victim, Aljernon Lloyd Jr., said he was a well respected property owner in the area, and even saved one man from being homeless. Robert Williams…

Judge Orders Ytockie Fuller Be Held Without Bond

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. - The man charged with the murder of Aljernon Lloyd, Jr. will be held without bond. Judge Blake Anderson ordered Ytockie Fuller be held without bond at his arraignment Friday morning.…

Arrest Made in Tuesday Night Homicide

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Jackson police have a man in custody in connection with the Tuesday night shooting death of Aljernon Lloyd, Jr. Ytockie Fuller, 37, of Jackson, is charged with first-degree murder. On Wednesday…

School Board Approves Change in Insurance Carrier

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A benefits change for all Jackson-Madison County school employees is approved by the board. The board approved a change in carriers for live insurance for district workers. "As we know insurance…

Organizers Prepare for West TN "Heart Walk"

JACKSON, Tenn.- Local businesses are gearing up for this year's annual West Tennessee "Heart Walk." The American Heart Association hosted a breakfast Thursday morning at the Jackson Country Club. Representatives from local businesses came to hear about this year's walk…

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