Homicide victim's family to gunman: We forgive you; turn yourself in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The search is still on for a gunman accused of killing a man one week ago in Henderson. The victim’s family spoke publicly for the first…
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Police ask public to help ID man in beer theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the community to help identify a man they say stole a case of beer from a Jackson convenience store. Surveillance video from March 26…
Weakley Co. cabin break-in suspect eludes deputies after sightings
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted in connection with several cabin break-ins has eluded law enforcement after two recent sightings. Darrin Walton, 39, was spotted by deputies Monday afternoon in a green Jeep…
New campaign called 'Stop the Bleed' is already saving lives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders say you can help save someone's life in a traumatic bleeding situation if you have the right tools. That's why they're educating the public…
Police seek to ID man they say broke into local business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a man they say was captured on surveillance video breaking into a local business. Surveillance video captured the man April 5 breaking into Ma Madea's Sweet Treats, located at…
Substitute teacher charged with assaulting student
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A substitute teacher accused of assaulting a 9-year-old student turns herself in to Jackson police Tuesday. Valerie Fuller, 58, was charged with simple assault Tuesday morning after being accused of assaulting…
MHP: Deadly crash claims lives of two Jackson men
TIPPAH COUNTY, Miss.-A deadly early Sunday morning crash in north Mississippi claimed the lives of two men from Jackson. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Livingston Hudson, 32 , and one of his passengers, Maurio Martin, 34, both from Jackson…
Lane College has new feature to welcome visitors on campus
JACKSON, Tenn-- Crossing into the 'Dragons' Den' may now feel more welcoming. "Like they have the "Arc De Triomph" in Paris, this is the "Arch De Excellence" in Jackson," said senior…
JMC Library offers patrons an outlet to channel creativity
JACKSON, Tenn.-Feeling creative, but have a limited budget? The Jackson-Madison County Library said they have just the space for you. It is called a Makerspace. It is equipped with a…
Area students enjoy Generals baseball game at "Kids Day" at the Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Students across the area got a chance to get out of the classroom and head out to the ball park today. It was a great day for the kids…
First of four finalists for provost visits UT Martin campus
MARTIN, Tenn.-The first of four finalists for provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at U Martin visits the campus. Monday afternoon, Dr. James Ermatinger took part in an open forum session on campus, taking questions from members of the…
Troopers kick off statewide distracted driving enforcement bus tour
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the state of Tennessee is taking it seriously. The sound of sirens is something no driver wants to hear,…
Family asks for help in hit-and-run investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Jackson family is demanding answers after their loved one is critically wounded in an early Saturday morning hit-and-run. Orange police paint marks…
Fire destroys Lexington home; no injuries reported
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A home is destroyed Monday after firefighters battled a blaze for more than an hour. The fire department says it was called just before noon about the fire at…
School board budget committee members talk spending plan
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board budget committee met Monday afternoon at the Board of Education office in west Jackson. Committee members came together to review the proposed budget…
