Multiplying Good: Hank Shackelford
As a lawyer, Hank Shackelford is always hard a work fighting for his client. When he's not in the courtroom, he's hard a work giving back to his community. "If you care about…
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Chancellor James Butler retiring
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A longtime public servant is retiring. After 55 years of working, Chancellor James Butler is retiring. He was appointed as the 26th Judicial District Chancery Court Judge in 2003. Before that, he served in the National Guard for…
Dogs at local shelter in need of a new home
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local animal shelter is reaching its peak capacity. Time could soon be running out for nearly a dozen dogs if no one adopts them. "We have 14…
Second suspect arrested following early June shooting at Muse Park
Jackson, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals say another person has been arrested following the June 6 death of Tanyarris Maxwell. Marshals say Maxwell was shot and killed earlier this month at a sporting event near Muse Park on North Parkway…
Concerns raised after inmate escapes at youth correctional facility
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- There are concerns after a series of inmate escapes at a local youth correctional facility. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is continuously working to find a…
Police investigating car chase in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after a car chase that ended in east Jackson Tuesday night. Police say officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Investigators say the driver of the…
TDOT to halt lane closures for Fourth of July weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation wants to make sure you're prepared before hitting the road this holiday weekend. Beginning Friday at 6 a.m., TDOT will be halting all temporary…
What you need to know ahead of the July 4th holiday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With only a few days away from the Fourth of July, West Tennesseans are getting ready to celebrate. Fireworks are one of the most popular ways to celebrate the…
Madison County approves 2021-2022 budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is officially set. The Madison County Commission voted 21 "yes," and one "pass" on the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget…
New laws to take effect in Tennessee on Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- There are over 200 new laws going into effect on July 1 in Tennessee. The new laws include: Requiring business and government buildings to post signs if they allow transgender people to use multi-stall bathrooms of their…
Comptroller releases report on online courses
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has released a report on the cost of online courses through Tennessee public colleges and universities, according to a news release. The release says more than half of Tennessee's public colleges and universities…
1 injured, three charged following attempted robbery in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person was injured and three others were charged following an attempted robbery in north Jackson. Court documents say the incident occurred Sunday night in the parking lot of the Family Fun Center. Court documents say the…
COVID-19 Update: Week of June 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 73-year-old woman died April 10 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 236…
Jackson after-school program returns, registration starts July 1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department has announced their after-school program at Westwood Community Center will begin registration for the next school year. Registration starts at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, according to a…
Health officials announce plans for new pediatric care in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital are announcing a new pediatric collaboration. On Tuesday at the West Tennessee Healthcare board of trustees meeting, board members and the…
