U.S. Marshals arrest man wanted for second-degree murder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals say a man wanted for second-degree murder has been arrested in Union City. The Marshals Service says Julius Lamar Thompson, 19, was wanted for…
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Data shows additional drop in Tennessee unemployment rate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New data shows a third month of lower unemployment in Tennessee. According to Department of Labor and Workforce Development data, preliminary data shows a…
Local resident looks to set new milestone overseas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Jackson resident is looking to complete a new achievement. "I started running if I go back about 10 years ago because my daughter wanted to run cross country. I…
Starlight Symphony to show 200 years of Jackson history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual outdoor symphony show is returning. The Jackson Symphony is hosting its Starlight Symphony Saturday after having to cancel the show last year due to COVID-19. Conductor Peter Shannon says this year's show will be different,…
Organization launches new campaign for Suicide Prevention Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is Suicide Prevention Month, and one organization is spreading awareness through a new campaign. While travelling to work or while on your lunch break, you might have noticed signs…
Sen. Marsha Blackburn discusses vaccine mandates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn has some strong opinions about the moves made by President Joe Biden regarding vaccine mandates. She says employers should not be able to force vaccinations on employees, and says weekly COVID-19 tests will be…
West Tennessee State Fair continues into second night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair is continuing into its second night. Wednesday was the first day those who entered items to be judged in several categories could see where…
JMCSS superintendent shares update on mask opt-out option
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Superintendent Dr. Marlon King shared an update on the mask opt-out option. King says over 290 students have opted out of using a mask since Sept. 7. King says that is 3% of the…
Health officials optimistic COVID-19 delta cases stabilizing in county
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With COVID-19 case numbers continuing to rise, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, West Tennessee Healthcare officials, and government leaders are talking about the growing problem. Health officials have…
Law enforcement seek man on TBI Most Wanted List
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking help in locating a man on the TBI's Most Wanted List. The TBI says 39-year-old Horatio Lewis Rice is wanted by the Shelbyville Police Department, and is facing charges…
University of Memphis alumni gift $1 million to Senior Class Gift
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis says $1 million has been endowed to the Senior Class Gift program. According to a news release, the endowment comes from George and Betty…
State Attorneys General joins effort to oppose Voting Rights Advancement Act
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's Attorneys General is joining an opposition to the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. In a letter, Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with 22 other attorneys general, say the new legislation would allow the…
West Tennessee Fair makes its return
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local staple is back in the Hub City. The West Tennessee State Fair opened and will be at the fairgrounds until Sunday, Sept. 19. The State Fair closed…
Annual fundraiser is back with special keynote speaker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit organization held its annual banquet with a special guest. "It's an opportunity for us not only to raise much needed funds, but to thank our volunteers…
Savin program gives victims way to track offenders
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sheriffs from across the state gathered for the reintroduction of Savin. It's an automated victim information and notification system. "You may not wake up in the morning thinking,…
