Local Law Enforcement group gives back to local youth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7 is hosting their annual ‘Cops and Kids’ event on Dec. 13. “We get boys and girls from the Boys and…
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What to expect for Thanksgiving travel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Thanksgiving approaching, people are hitting the road to see friends and family, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation is making sure drivers are staying safe with the extra traffic…
Grant awarded in effort to preserve Madison County history
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A county archive received a special grant Wednesday. Local legislators joined Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett to present Madison County Archives with a check for $3,225. “The Madison County Archives houses volumes of irreplaceable documents…
Salvation Army seeks bell ringers, adds new payment options
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The bells are ringing! It's holiday season, which means the Salvation Army needs donors and volunteers to be successful in its Red Kettle Campaign. "We could never have enough bell…
US Marshals seek alleged sex offender who skipped court
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man associated with the McNairy and Hardin County area is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the McNairy County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, Zamien Lambert failed to appear in McNairy County…
Nation's fastest-growing cookie company to open in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crumbl Cookies is opening in Jackson on Friday, December 3. According to a news release, the gourmet cookie company is the fastest-growing in the nation. "We are excited to bring…
53 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 53 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The additional cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 18,562. The health department also released…
Suspect fires at Jackson police in Wednesday morning shooting
UPDATE (2:35 p.m. 11/24/21): JPD says when they arrived on scene, the man ran into a house and closed the door behind him. According to authorities, he began firing at officers from inside…
Family seeks justice following loved one's death
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local family is asking for justice following the death of a loved one. "He had a lot of dreams, and they took that away from him. Especially with our…
Man under evaluation after shooting outside sheriff's office
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department is investigating an incident that happened right outside their office. According to Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett Jr., around 1:20 p.m., a 23-year-old man from Stanton came to the sheriff's office. Garrett…
UT Martin police implement Operation Blue Light
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is launching a new safety program. The university says the program, called Operation Blue Light, will see its officers patrol the campus with a solid blue light on all marked cars.…
Jacksonian receives Veteran Service Officer Award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jacksonian was presented with an award on Tuesday morning. Reginald Sims was presented with the Veteran Service Officer Award. Sims is a retired First Sergeant, and now serves as a Veterans Service Officer for Madison…
'Rewards Day' recognizes efforts of students, teachers at Greenfield School
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A huge celebration was held at a local school to recognize the hard work of both students and teachers. Greenfield School has received the honor of being named…
Health department offers COVID-19 booster to those 18+
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says the COVID-19 booster is now available everyone. The department says those 18 years or older who got a Pfizer or Moderna shot can receive the booster at least six months…
Minor hospitalized after leading police on car chase in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A high speed chase in Humboldt leaves one person injured. Authorities say Sunday night, the Humboldt Police Department and the Gibson County Sheriff's Office chased a stolen car on Central…
