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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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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