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Deputies search for man missing after Chester Co. fire

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are searching for a man they say is missing after his home burned down Tuesday morning. Thomas David Anderson Jr., 79, is unaccounted for after the early morning fire destroyed his home, according to the Chester…

Two arrested after Brownsville home invasion

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville police have made two arrests after a home invasion. Nearly two weeks ago, Brownsville police responded to a home invasion on West Cooper Street after the resident, Jermaine…

Group seeks volunteers for Public Guardianship Program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Tennessee Development District held an information session Tuesday for its Public Guardianship Program. Officials said the program is important to the health and well-being of some of…

TDOT's annual Safety Message Contest is back for 2017

NASHVILLE -- One of Tennessee's newest traditions has returned for 2017. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is looking for the Volunteer State's best safety slogan designed by drivers. Creative commuters can submit ideas for TDOT's Safety Message Contest. Submissions must follow one…

Man charged with kidnapping wife in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Patrick Lamar Moore appeared Tuesday in Madison County General Sessions Court, charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated domestic assault. “Mr. Moore, you've got two felony charges, so…

Sheriff: Beware jury duty scam phone calls

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you get a threatening phone call about missing jury duty, think twice before providing any personal information. The Madison County Sheriff's Office has been flooded with…

Lockdown lifted at Liberty Tech Magnet High School

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says a lockdown for one of its campuses has been lifted Tuesday morning. According to a release from the school system emailed at around 9:30 a.m., "Liberty Technology Magnet High School has…

Alleged members of drug trafficking organization indicted

JACKSON, Tenn.-Seven alleged members of a drug trafficking organization responsible for shipping large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and Xanax across West Tennessee have been charged in a 16-count indictment. All of those indicted, are from Jackson and include: *Bernard…

Area leaders discuss future plans for Memphis Regional Megasite

JACKSON, Tenn.-Area leaders had their first meeting of the year, Monday afternoon to talk about plans for the Memphis Regional Megasite, located in Haywood County. Leaders said the megasite should be set to open sometime in 2018. The state has…

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