More lane closures set for this weekend at 45 Bypass, I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Road construction over the weekend will close lanes on the 45 Bypass and Interstate 40. On Saturday, Nov. 17, both the northbound and southbound lanes will be closed…
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Assistant professor charged with statutory rape
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A Martin man is charged with statutory rape by an authority figure after an investigation by the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said in a news release Friday that 32-year-old John Walter Overcash, of Martin,…
A special Christmas light show returns to Jackson
NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is the second year Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland has come to the Ballpark at Jackson. It is a drive-thru light show where lights are set to music,…
Traffic Alert: Expect more delays along I-40, U.S. 45 By-Pass heading into weekend
JACKSON, Tenn.--There are more lane closures coming along Interstate 40 in north Jackson heading into the weekend. Expect lane closures beginning Friday morning between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. Lanes will be intermittently closed down for Jackson Energy Authority to…
Jackson Generals host 'Christmas Lights Fun Run' at the Ballpark
JACKSON, Tenn.--Santa wasn't the only thing that had people racing to the Ballpark at Jackson, Thursday night. In preparation for Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, the Jackson Generals hosted a one-of-a-kind 'Christmas Lights Fun Run.' All proceeds from the event went to…
USJ kicks off annual Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn.--Get ready to shop until you drop. The 48th annual University School of Jackson's Holiday Mart began setting up Thursday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. All proceeds will…
Local church ministers to homeless, less fortunate with pre-Thanskgiving meal
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--It's now exactly one week until Thanksgiving, but Thursday night it came early, thanks to the work of one local church. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in south Madison…
Jackson man's cousin survives deadly California fires
It's been eight days since flames started spreading throughout California and it's affecting family members across the country. "It's just a complete shock," says John Reeden who lives in Jackson. He says his cousin Paula Tarrant lives in Paradise, California where…
Neighbors reach out after fire destroys home in east Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "I didn't really see anything except the fire trucks going down the road, and my husband and I stopped and prayed for whatever it was going…
Las Vegas PD speak at day two of Tennessee Emergency Preparedness Conference
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "The time to prepare is now because these incidents are happening more frequently," Capt. Nick Farese with the Las Vegas Police Department said. Capt. Farese spoke at…
Resident brings back annual coat drive for the homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Just look into your hearts see what leads you to do something special for someone," Jimmy Sadler said. Every year before the holiday season, Sadler gets into the holiday spirit by giving back to those less fortunate.…
Jackson-Madison County library hosts activities for cold, snowy day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County library is having fun activities for cold, snowy days like Thursday. People took time this afternoon to stop by the library downtown for some traditional…
Woman killed in Carroll County crash
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Camden woman was killed Thursday morning in a crash on Highway 70 near Bruceton. According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report, 24-year-old Megan Cox, of Camden, was killed in the two-vehicle crash. The report…
US Marshals search for Bolivar fugitive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service and Jackson police are searching for a fugitive from Bolivar. Ereo Scates is wanted for firearms violations, possession of narcotics and violation of probation, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He should…
TBI adds child rape suspect to Top 10 Most Wanted
LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. -- A man suspected in the rape of a young child in Middle Tennessee has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted. Simon Porter may be driving a green Chevy S-10 pickup…
