Author: Teri Jelks

Weather-related school closings for Monday, March 4th

  Some West Tennessee schools are still out due to the ongoing effects of heavy rainfall in the area. Below is a list of weather-related school closings for Monday, March 4th. We will update this list as more closings are…

Governor Bill Lee visits West Tennessee

DYER COUNTY, Tenn.-- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spent Friday afternoon visiting with West Tennesseans. "There are three things that really matter to every Tennessean. Having a good job, having a good school for their kid, and having a good neighborhood,"…

Mass flooding across West Tennessee causes sinkhole

WEST TENNESSEE -- For most of Saturday afternoon, West Tennessee was under severe weather watches and warnings, from sightings of possible tornadoes to flash flood warnings. The rising waters flooded backyards and…

Vandalism reported at multiple local parks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are multiple reports of vandalism in local parks across Jackson. According to Tony Black with the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department, three parks have been hit with graffiti…

Coyotes attack pets in West Tennessee

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There are reports of coyote attacks on animals in West Tennessee. "Anything that's wooded, that's out away from people and traffic, that's where they hang out. They'll…

City mayor responds to lawsuit against Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn -- Earlier this week, a lawsuit was filed against the city of Jackson that could affect countless cases out of Jackson City Court. According to documents filed in…

City of Jackson served class-action lawsuit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the city of Jackson. Both the chief of police and city court clerk have been listed as defendants. In January,…

Mental health institute escapees now captured

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men are captured after escaping a mental health institute. Around 7 p.m. Sunday, 28-year-old Dillon Hight and 29-year-old Timothy Keen escaped from the Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar, according to the Hardeman County Sheriff's…

Tennessee Highway Patrol conducts manhunt in Henderson County

HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted a manhunt Friday afternoon. Authorities could be seen in wooded areas along Highway 104 in northwest Henderson County. The THP helicopter was also used in the search for the suspect or suspects.…

Police investigate fight between two high schools

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tuesday night there were reports of a large fight between Adamsville Junior-Senior High School and Scotts Hill High School. According to the Adamsville Police Department, one student athlete on…

A new bill allows parents more time at schools

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A new bill is being introduced by the Tennessee legislature that could have parents spending a little more time with their children. "Nothing bad can happen by having parental involvement in…

Police: Double homicide may be drug-related robbery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating the second and third homicides of 2019. Police Chief Julian Wiser confirmed Wednesday night that police responded to a home on Rainbow Cove around 9:45…

Local lawmakers gather for legislative luncheon

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local legislators gathered to discuss pressing topics just days away from the convening of the 111th General Assembly  in Nashville. "I'm so excited about the legislative session that is…

Local residents react to Sears closure

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local mall is losing a major anchor retailer, and the community has mixed reactions. "I remember over the years you could go over there and buy a wide…

Emergency responders deliver gifts on Christmas

NORTHEAST Jackson, Tenn. -- Children across the Jackson community received a surprise visit from first responders. "We're with Beyond the Badge which is made up of fire and police and EMS,…

Local authorities offer holiday travel safety tips

JACKSON, Tenn. --  The holiday season is often accompanied by busy traffic. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has a few tips for drivers leading up to the Christmas holiday. "Be patient… be forgiving… be…

Deer confirmed positive for deadly disease

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local hunters may be affected by Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission's newest discovery. They confirm at least ten deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Fayette... Hardeman... And McNairy counties. "Since the year 2000 we've tested…

Two vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 412

US HIGHWAY 412, Tenn. -- A car accident occurred late Thursday night on highway 412, near the Humboldt exit. Authorities confirmed it was a two car collision, but did not say how many individuals were inside of the vehicles. Emergency crews…

Former Milan band director returns to court

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Former Milan High School band director, Johnathan Scruggs, returned to court Friday.  A hearing was held on multiple charges stemming from an alleged inappropriate relationship with a teenage student.…

The importance of driving alert near school buses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year school bus drivers are working with the law enforcement to help keep children safe. Authorities with the Tennessee Highway Patrol say they have been getting an…

Chester County celebrates with annual Christmas parade

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It is definitely the holiday season in west Tennessee, and the city of Henderson turned their town into a Christmas wonderland. They began the night with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. It was the first to be…