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Chief Deputy Announces He Will Seek Interim Sheriff Appointment

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Tommy Cunningham announced Monday that he will seek the appointment of interim Madison County Sheriff until the August election. In the written statement, Cunningham states that he has more than 44…

Renter's Rights and Fire Safety

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn -- Rental property owner, Tori Estes, checked to make sure his tenants' smoke detectors were working after a recent fire killed a Jackson teen. "It's very important because your tenant could lose…

Madison County Nightclub Declared Public Nuisance

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A Madison County nightclub was forced to shut down and declared a public nuisance, Monday afternoon. Chancellor James Butler declared Poise Lounge, formerly known as the Up North Club, a public nuisance…

TDOT to Close Lanes Overnight For Repairs

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- TDOT will be conducting lane closures around West Tennessee on Monday Feb. 10 and Tuesday Feb. 11, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. nightly. There will be night/day time lane closures…

Snow forecast for East Tenn.

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (AP) - The National Weather Service says another blast of snow is expected across Tennessee. The weather service office in Morristown has issued a winter storm watch and says up to 6 inches of accumulation is expected in…

Pair Charged With Attempted Murder After Saturday Shooting

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Two people have been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting on Feb. 8 that left one person injured. Romel Harris, 23, and Carlos Johnson, 31, were arrested in connection with a shooting on the…

Police: Man Steals Electronics From 11-Year-Old

This video is no longer available. HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Police are on the lookout for a man that they say stole a bright pink backpack containing an iPad and an iPod, Saturday afternoon. Marty Towater, of Huntingdon, called police after…

Union University Selects New President

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University trustees have selected Samuel W. ("Dub") Oliver, president of East Texas Baptist University, as the 16th unanimous Feb. 10 vote. Oliver, 48, succeeds David S. Dockery, who has served…

Pedestrian Struck, Killed by 18-Wheeler

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed Saturday morning, after deputies say he was stuck by an 18-wheeler at a Jackson truck stop. Gene McCoy, 69, left his vehicle to secure a backhoe…

Funeral Arrangements Set For Jackson Teen Killed In Fire

EAST JACKSON, Tenn. - Funeral arrangements for a Jackson teen killed in a weekend fire will take place Saturday Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. at Greater St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Seventeen-year-old Tyrone Sterling was home alone at a duplex…

JMCSS Releases Statement on JCM Student Death

JACKSON, Tenn, -- Superintendent of Jackson Madison County Schools, Dr. Verna Ruffin, said they are prepared to have grief counselors on hand to students and faculty at Jackson Central-Merry. 17-year-old JCM student, Tyrone Sterling, died from smoke inhalation after a…