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Three juveniles escape detention center, captured 4 hours later

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.--Three juveniles escaped while handcuffed this afternoon in Benton County and now have been captured. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher says they were being transported from a Memphis Detention Center. Authorities say they jumped out of the van…

Retirement party held for Madison County finance director

JACKSON, Tenn. - Friday was the last day at work for the Madison County Finance Director. A retirement party was held inside the Madison County Finance Department conference room in honor of retiring finance director Mike Nichols. A shadow box…

1 injured in crash near downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police responded to a crash Friday afternoon involving a pedestrian. Police say the crash happened around 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of South Highland Avenue and East Chester Street, when a person crossed the road in…

Fire experts share firework safety tips

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Independence Day less than a week away, there are few safety tips you should know to keep you and your family safe. Madison County Fire Marshal Don Friddle says one…

Publishing company announces expansion of services

JACKSON, Tenn.--"Lightning Source is a part of Ingram Content Group, that already has a location here. So, the fact that they're expanding here shows that Jackson is a place that supports companies, has a pro business environment for them, and…

TBI releases reports on school crime, domestic violence

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two new studies Friday on two topics: crimes on school campuses and domestic violence-related crimes in the state. In a news release, the TBI says the studies both use data submitted through the Tennessee…

Tractor-trailer truck involved in Interstate 40 crash

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 40 near Vann Drive. The crash was first reported around 2:45 p.m. near the 80 mile marker westbound. THP says the crash involved a tractor-trailer…

TWRA targeting boating under the influence during July 4th holiday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water from July 5 through July 7. Operation Dry Water is a national initiative for agencies to target boating under the influence through awareness and enforcement,…

Book distribution company to build facility in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee-based company is investing about $22 million to build a new facility in West Tennessee. Lightning Source, a La Verge-based company, plans to build their fifth U.S. facility in Jackson, creating an estimated 150 jobs…

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