Sheriff: Inmate who left work detail is back in custody
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An inmate who left work detail Wednesday morning has been captured. Chemier Burns, 18, has been captured and returned to custody, according to Sheriff John Mehr. Deputies and…
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UPDATE: Police say no foul play in death of man found in creek
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have determined that no foul play was involved in the death of a man who was found Monday in an overturned vehicle in east Jackson. The body…
50 yrs after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy lives on
MEMPHIS, Tenn -- Thousands of people flocked to Memphis Wednesday, paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At approximately 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968 the world lost who many…
Local church members honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with tolling of bells
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local churches are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior for his number of years on earth and to pay homage to his legacy. Members of First Presbyterian rang bells. Pastor John…
Three local churches come together to remember Dr. King on the 50th anniversary of his death
JACKSON, Tenn.--Three local churches came together Wednesday evening to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Martin Luther King Junior's death. Congregations from Historic First Baptist Church near downtown Jackson and Believer's…
What's New Wednesday: Mediterranean Cuisine
Inside Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant, you are treated like family. And that's because it is solely run by the Elhamamsi's family "How do you say 'schwarma'?" a dinner guest asks the cashier. "Schwarma!,"…
TDOT announces major closures this weekend for steel bridge beams over I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is announcing major closures this weekend to begin placing steel bridge beams over Interstate 40 in north Jackson. The closure will be Saturday and Sunday beginning at 5 a.m. and ending at…
County leaders don't yet know how much new Madison Co. jail will cost
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Madison County Corrections Partnership Committee got an update Wednesday on a possible expansion at the Madison County jail. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris said they…
Sen. Bob Corker makes several stops throughout West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senator Bob Corker was a special guest at the Jackson Rotary Club luncheon Wednesday, a stop on his tour across the Volunteer State. "I'm traveling the state, doing…
Family, friends hold balloon release in memory of man found dead in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends and family gathered Wednesday to remember Martisse Randle with a balloon release. Randle was found dead in his car Monday morning in a creek on John Williams…
Congressman David Kustoff announces future political plans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff was in Jackson Wednesday to announce his future political plans. In a news conference in north Jackson at Casey Jones Village, Congressman Kustoff announced that he is running for re-election for the 8th Congressional…
Thousands turn out in Memphis to remember MLK assassination
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- From performances to speeches, thousands of people are in Memphis commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I'm just proud to be…
Huntingdon HS students, Make-A-Wish surprise girl with trip to Hawaii
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- "It's the power of the wish," Jeff Fuller said as students filled the gym Wednesday at Huntingdon High School. Huntingdon High School students have been waiting all school year…
THP says 2 airlifted in Benton County crash
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is responding to a two-vehicle crash on Birdsong Road in Benton County. THP has confirmed two people are being transported to a hospital by helicopter. Their condition is not known. Stay with…
Resilience, resolve and renewed commitment to MLK's legacy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- As the world prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s murder, the milestone coincides with a resurgence of white supremacy, the continued shootings of unarmed black men and a parade of…
