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Escaped Crockett County inmate captured in Trenton

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Crockett County fugitive Larry "Pete" Samples was taken into custody Thursday night in Trenton, according to a news release. Samples, who had been in the Crockett County Jail awaiting trial on multiple charges, escaped on July 6.…

28 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 2,601 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 28 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 2,601. Those cases include 12 men and 16 women, ranging in age from 10-years-old…

Gov. Lee announces progress on Tenn. law enforcement reform

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee announces progress on law enforcement reform across the state. At Thursday's media briefing, Governor Lee announced recommendations from the state's Law Enforcement Reform Partnership to strengthen policing policies, improve information sharing around disciplinary actions…

Students, faculty gather for rally at local university

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students and faculty gather for a "Call for Justice" rally. The rally was held on the great lawn located at Union University. The key people recognized at the event were Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmad Arbury and…

Authorities search for 3 suspects after car chase

WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for three men after a car chase this evening. According to officials with the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the Tennessee Highway Patrol began a pursuit on a speeding maroon Kia…

Heart Walk and Red Dress Dash to be held virtually

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Heart Walk and Red Dress Dash is no longer taking place at Union University. Instead, this Saturday, you walk where your heart is. Christy Futrell,…

Jackson Chamber Announces 42nd Leadership Jackson Class Participants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber announced Thursday their nominees for the 42nd Leadership Jackson Class. Leadership Jackson, sponsored by the Chamber, is a program for select members of the community who demonstrate leadership potential. The 2020 Leadership Jackson class…

26 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 2,573 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 26 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 2,573. Those cases include nine men and 17 women, ranging in age from 3-years-old…

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