Savannah police upgrade department with new body cameras
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police chief Michael Pitts says he's now able to watch over his team in high definition, thanks to a new system of body cameras recently added to…
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Health care workers meet in Jackson for emergency response training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health care facilities from across West Tennessee met Wednesday in Jackson to practice communicating with first responders during a disaster. About 100 employees from different nursing homes and…
3 children, 1 man airlifted after rollover crash on I-40
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Four helicopters landed on Interstate 40 Wednesday morning as crews rescued five people from inside a vehicle. "We had a very serious accident," Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner…
TBI study shows steady increase in school crime between 2015-17
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a new study, focusing on crime in Tennessee's K-12 schools. The report compiles three years of crime data submitted to the TBI. There…
Local agencies preparing for "Click it or Ticket" campaign
JACKSON, Tenn.--More than 300 people were killed in Tennessee car crashes last year while not wearing a seat belt. Local officers are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads..…
Rollover crash blocks busy highway in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--A rollover crash in south Jackson blocked part of a busy highway, Tuesday afternoon. Jackson police said no injuries were reported in the crash, which involved a box truck. Officers said the…
'Things That Move Me' art show kicks off in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local art show kicks off in the Hub City. "Things That Move Me" was the theme of the event. It's art work by Mary P. Spellings. Families and friends went…
Local law enforcement gather to remember those fallen in line of duty
DENMARK, Tenn. -- Dozens of officers, deputies and families gathered Tuesday in memory of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Two dozen law enforcement officers have been killed…
Milan police welcome veterans to shooting range
MILAN, Tenn. -- Gunshots erupt in Milan as members of the police department say they are hoping to honor those who served. "We've partnered with the Milan Arsenal Gun Shop…
Henderson Co. athletes compete in Special Olympics
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County School System and Lexington City Schools held their seventh annual Special Olympics on Tuesday. Organizers say they started the event because the one in Jackson was…
'Leader in Me' program helps students prepare for future
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County students get a chance Tuesday to show off what they've learned this school year. "We wanted to show off some of our leadership skills that our students have…
Lincoln Elementary students celebrate Accelerated Reader success
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Lincoln Elementary School celebrated their success in Accelerated Reader on Tuesday. Last year by the end of May, the students had just 89.6 points. This year, they…
Suspects now face murder charges in Carroll Co. home invasion
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men previously charged in a home invasion burglary now face murder charges in the death of the elderly victim. Dakota Baggett, left, and…
Kindergarten registration underway now for Jackson-Madison Co. Schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registration is now underway for students who will attend kindergarten in the Jackson-Madison County School System. The registration is open for children who will be 5 years old on or…
TBI releases school crime report
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday released a new study on school crime. The annual report details the volume and nature of crime on K-12 campuses across the state, according to a release from the TBI. The…
