1 airlifted after Highway 70 crash in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person was airlifted Wednesday afternoon after a crash on Highway 70 near Lavinia Road in northern Madison County. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner said a…
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Madison Co. sheriff offers holiday safety tips
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the holiday season here again, Madison County Sheriff John Mehr offers the following safety tips to residents. · Always lock your vehicles and place packages out of sight, in your trunk when possible. ·…
Young boy receives surprise Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Make-A- Wish foundation gives one little boy the surprise of a lifetime. It was a memorable night for 5-year-old, Warner Wood. Warner was diagnosed with a life-threatening…
Free children's program to be held at Casey Jones Home and Museum
JACKSON, Tenn.-Need something to do with your kids while they are out of school? Wednesday from 10a.m. to 1 p.m., Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum will be hosting a free children's program with a reading time at the museum.…
Local restaurant provides free Thanksgiving lunch to community
BELLS, Tenn. -- The Front Porch in Bells hosted their fourth annual free Thanksgiving lunch Tuesday. Owner and chef Carolyn Reed says she saves money for this all year long, with a…
Restaurant celebrates 7th annual free Thanksgiving lunch for community
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.- Wednesday, a local restaurant will host another free Thanksgiving lunch. The Brownsville Family Restaurant on East Main Street in Brownsville will provide Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Volunteers are preparing a full Thanksgiving meal…
Two West TN properties added to Nat'l Register of Historic Places
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- The Tennessee Historical Commission announced the addition of eight properties in the state to the National Register of Historic Places, with two of them in West Tennessee. The first is the Leach Fire Lookout Tower located in Cedar…
Brownsville community holds Thanksgiving service
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-Several congregations gathered together Tuesday night for a Thanksgiving service in Brownsville. Dozens of family and friends prayed inside the First United Methodist Church. Organizers say they made the service for people who would be traveling or with their…
Perry Co. man pleads guilty to filing false federal income tax return
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Perry County man pleaded guilty to filing a false federal income tax return. According to investigators, Joel Anthony Bunch of Clifton pleaded guilty to one count of filing a false individual income tax return in 2013. According to…
Millions hit the road for Thanksgiving; THP increases patrols
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over 51 million travelers are expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving. "Wednesday is a peak travel day as well as Sunday," Nichole Lawrence with the Tennessee Department of…
Not cooking? Dine in or carry out from local restaurants on Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family this Thanksgiving. Many people choose to let someone else do the cooking. Workers smoked turkeys Tuesday at…
TDOT celebrates 'Nobody Trashes Tennessee' campaign with free car cleaning services
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation's new campaign, "Nobody Trashes Tennessee," is all about keeping litter off the highways. "Research shows that folks, especially women, wanted their cars…
Application deadline approaching for 'Shop with a Cop'
MILAN, Tenn. -- For families who need a little help buying gifts for the holidays, time is almost running out to apply. "A lot of them will have nothing when they…
Man charged with illegal re-entry into US, illegal possession of 16 guns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Honduran man faces charges including illegal re-entry into the U.S. and illegal firearm possession after being found with multiple guns in Jackson, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. A federal grand jury on Monday indicted Melvin Melendez-Garcia,…
More than 20 pit bull dogs removed from Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office has confirmed more than 20 pit bull dogs were removed Tuesday from a home on Highway 431 after complaints from neighbors. Deputies said the owner of the home has been charged…
