Residents sound off on gun silencer bill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new bill allowing people to use silencers on their guns clears the Tennessee House and Senate. "It makes the gun almost twice as long as when…
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Police say man claimed to be assaulted by officer after fleeing scene
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local man is in custody on accusations of being involved in a shoplifting scheme at Wal-Mart in north Jackson. Court records say Thomas Edward Reid…
Citizens gather to honor 'founding father' of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Citizens gathered Wednesday to pay respects to the "founding father" of Jackson at his final resting place in Riverside Cemetery. William Edward Butler first came to West Tennessee in the…
3 local agencies partner up for Operation CARE
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local sheriff's office is teaming up with their police department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol for a new initiative after multiple crashes turned fatal on one…
Local ladies convene for 'Blossoming Into a Better You' conference
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local women come together Wednesday to learn more about aging gracefully. West Tennessee Healthcare hosted its third annual Senior Women's Conference at Union University. The event, called…
Jackson Rotary Club awards scholarships to high school students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club on Wednesday recognized a student from each high school that participated in the club's Junior Rotarian program. Guidance counselors from public and private schools in…
Experts warn of heavy flea & tick population
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fleas and ticks are already populating in yards and being brought inside by your pets. "It has been so warm, so wet, it's just perfect conditions for…
BREAKING: Man wanted in deadly Henderson shooting captured in St. Louis
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Police say an accused gunman wanted in a deadly April shooting has been captured in St. Louis. Phillip Williams Jr.…
Jackson Christian temporarily placed on 'lockout' mode due to reported gunshot in area
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials with Jackson Christian confirm the school was temporarily placed on "lockout" mode Wednesday afternoon after a report of a gunshot in the area. They say the precaution only lasted about 10 minutes. School leaders say "lockout"…
Employers to hold job fair Thursday in Selmer
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Several employers will hold a job fair Thursday in Selmer. Coming up Thursday, May 4, the Senior Community Service Employment Program will host a job and career fair. The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 1…
Union City man arrested on sex charges involving minor
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police have arrested a Union City man on sex charges involving a minor. Brett L. Wheeler, 35, was arrested Wednesday by the Martin Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, according…
Shooting in north Jackson sends man to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police investigate an early morning shooting in north Jackson. Officers say it happened around 1 a.m. Wednesday at a duplex on Old Humboldt Road. Investigators say a man was shot and taken to the hospital with non-life…
UPDATE: Workers in south Jackson report hearing gunfire
UPDATE -- The Jackson Police Department released a statement Wednesday afternoon about this Tuesday night incident. They say they responded around 9:05 p.m. to Long John Silvers on South Highland Avenue for a report of a disturbance involving several people.…
39 arrested in Hardin Co. after major weekend crime sweep
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Authorities from several agencies conducted a spring cleaning of sorts over the weekend in Hardin County. "It's just getting bad," resident Wesley Cummins said. Last Friday,…
Committee discusses roundabout addition to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After years of planning, the multi-million dollar project to redesign a busy intersection in downtown Jackson by adding a roundabout will soon get underway. "Ready to see the…
