Goodwill to make many Career Solutions cuts
JACKSON, Tenn. — People who need help finding work may find it even more difficult now that Goodwill is consolidating its Career Services offices. Some West Tennesseans made it clear…
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Man accused of leading Jackson police on high-speed chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An attempted traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase Thursday night in east Jackson. Jerry Hardiman Jr. has been charged with evading…
Auto mechanics warn of pothole damage to vehicles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When the rubber meets the road after the snow has come and gone, local tire shops see an increase in customers. Auto mechanics said they expect a higher…
Championship Bull Riding rodeo is this weekend in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers have an action-packed weekend planned at Oman Arena as dozens of bull riders will mount up Friday and Saturday night. Crews work Friday afternoon at…
Police say man stole Yeti coolers, chainsaws from Jackson stores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a felony theft charge after police say he stole over $1,000 worth of items from two stores before being confronted by police at a restaurant. Michael…
Accused gunman charged with attempted murder in Milan shooting
MILAN, Tenn. — An accused gunman is charged with attempted murder in a Thursday afternoon shooting that injured a woman in Milan.
Ruffin among 5 finalists for school superintendent in Huntsville, Ala.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Outgoing Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin is being considered for the position of superintendent of the Huntsville, Ala., City Schools, according to the school system's website.…
Madison County commissioners prepare for Tuesday's meeting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn-- Thursday, Madison County Commissioners met in preparation for Tuesday's January meeting. "Primarily the firing range and the resolutions been re-worked that were tabled last month," Chairman Gary Deaton…
Education Vision Committee discusses fate of Beech Bluff Elementary building
JACKSON, Tenn.- The Education Vision Committee continues to discuss the fate of a vacant Madison County school building. The committee is made up of school board members and county commissioners. One…
Local leaders discuss new 'Day Reporting Center' corrections program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new rehabilitation program may be added to the Madison County jail by the end of the year. State commissioners and local leaders came together Thursday to…
Accused gunmen in unrelated Jackson shootings appear in court
JACKSON, Tenn. — Two accused gunmen facing attempted first-degree murder charges appeared Thursday afternoon in Jackson City Court to learn their fate is now in the hands of the grand…
Micro-development intended to help startups in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new development in downtown Jackson will help local entrepreneurs. Just a block away from the Farmers Market sits a small, empty lot with big potential. "Some other…
Officials ID man killed in house fire near Bemis
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire officials have released the identity of a man killed in a recent house fire near Bemis. Jean W. Parker, 88, was killed in the early Monday…
Jackson nurse practitioner jailed in Memphis on assault charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nurse practitioner is jailed in Memphis on an assault charge, according to his attorney. Jeff Young, 43, was booked…
Milan police warn online shoppers about gift card scam
MILAN, Tenn. -- Authorities are warning online shoppers about the latest internet scam. The Federal Trade Commission along with Milan police are asking residents to watch out for an Amazon gift card scam. Scammers are posing as sellers and asking unsuspecting…
