Tips for staying cool in West Tennessee heat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- August in West Tennessee means higher temperatures and even higher heat indices. So how can you stay cool and healthy in the heat? Let's start with the kids. If they're…
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Jackson police seek to ID person of interest in burglary investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are seeking input from the public as they investigate a burglary. The burglary occurred in midtown Jackson, and police have released a photo of a person of interest they believe may have information that could help…
2 in custody after meth, stolen property found in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after nearly one pound of methamphetamine is found at a home in Haywood County. In a news release, the 28th Judicial District Drug Task Force says Carol Morris, 44, and Christopher…
TBI offers reward in Paris cold case homicide investigation
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward in the ongoing investigation of a 2001 homicide of a 72-year-old woman. Etta Etheridge was found unresponsive June 8, 2001, in her home in the 300 block of…
Dangerous inmate Curtis Ray Watson captured
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. - The manhunt for Curtis Ray Watson has finally come to an end. "It is a good day because Curtis Watson is in custody," said Keli McAlister, spokesperson for the…
Gun owners test skills in self defense exercise and competition
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--"IDPA shoots are kind of like a real scenario, what you'd run into, where you need to defend yourself to some degree," match director Randy Wallace said. The International Defensive Pistol…
Wrestling fans pack Oman Arena Saturday nght
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wrestling fans, young and old, filled the Oman Arena Saturday night for a fight. "I like to watch wrestling, and I've been watching since I was a kid," said wrestling fan Jimmy Obrman. The USA Championship wrestling event featured several…
Escaped inmate Curtis Ray Watson in custody
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to TBI officials, escaped inmate Curtis Ray Watson is now in custody. Watson, 44, escaped from West Tennessee State Penitentiary on Wednesday. Watson was a person of interest in the Wednesday homicide of Debra Johnson,…
Sighting of Watson confirmed in Henning
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials say there has been a confirmed sighting of escaped inmate Curtis Ray Watson in Henning early Sunday morning. According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, photos were provided by a resident. Watson was seen…
Basketball camp held for kids in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A basketball camp was held for kids in Jackson Saturday morning. Bounce Back Youth Basketball Camp is a free event open to children. The camp has been held for more than 10 years. Councilman Johnny Dodd says…
Local organization awards Woman of Achievement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special event honoring a local business woman was held in downtown Jackson on Saturday. The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women named Vicki Lake as their 'Woman of Achievement' for 2019 at the Sterling Awards reception…
Emergency and active shooter training event held in Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A tactical emergency casualty care and active shooter training event was held in Henderson Saturday morning. "We got law enforcement rescue, fire rescue out, private citizens as well. We…
1 killed, 1 injured in crash involving 2 ATVs in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving two ATVs that occurred in Hardin County Friday night. According to THP, 20-year-old Jacob Christian, of Counce, was killed in the ATV crash around 9 p.m. on…
Art exhibit raises awareness for gun violence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A national art gallery is making a stop in West Tennessee, with a message for all who encounter it. Friday evening, "The Faces Not Forgotten" art exhibit opened at…
USA Championship Wrestling event to be held in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Slams, choke holds, pile drivers and more are coming to the Hub City Saturday night. USA Championship Wrestling is throwing the "Monster Bash" wrestling event at Oman Arena. Making appearances will be longtime duo Jerry "The King"…
