Dyer Fire Department to host festival honoring 9/11 victims
DYER, Tenn. -- September 11: a day of tragedy, sorrow and remembrance. Fire departments across the country will never forget the bravery and sacrifice of the 343 members who gave their…
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2 deaths, 478 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another two Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 63-year-old male who died August 28 A 66-year-old female who…
Jackson Grown program pairs students with mentors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jacksonian wants local high school students to grow professionally during their last year with the help of his new program. "I was blown away. I was very thrilled and…
Gibson County Fair brings food, more to West Tennessee
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A sense of normalcy can be felt as the Gibson County Fair kicked off on Monday. According to a member of the Fair Association, Andy Zarecor, the inside exhibit showcases sewing, crafts, quilting and photography.…
TDOT: Constructions crews to pause lane closures over holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation made an important announcement for drivers regarding the upcoming holiday weekend. TDOT says they are halting all lane closures along interstates and state highways over the Labor Day holiday. This means constructions…
HCMC phones to be down temporarily on Aug. 31
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center says their phone system will be down temporarily on Aug. 31. HCMC says the phone systems will be down for all services from roughly 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. for phone upgrades.…
Vehicle belonging to William Brian McKenzie found
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The vehicle of a missing person was found in a pond this weekend. It's been nearly two years since friends and family last saw William Brian McKenzie.…
Suspect in Gibson County double homicide found in Georgia
UPDATE (9/12/25): Defendant found guilty of 2021 double homicide MILAN, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a suspect in last week's double homicide in Gibson County has been found. According to the TBI, the incident took place Aug.…
11 arrested in two-day human trafficking operation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eleven men have been arrested in two-day joint undercover operation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the 11 men have been accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. The operation began Thursday, with law enforcement putting…
Humphreys County EMA gives update on recovery efforts
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- One week ago, Humphreys County was under a flash flood emergency, devastating a large part of the community. "Last Saturday, we had a sudden flash flood that rose…
Family seeks help after new father dies of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A family is seeking assistance after their family member died suddenly from COVID-19. Bolivar resident Tou Mao Vang, who recently became a new father, died at the…
International Overdose Awareness Day to be honored Tuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- International Overdose Awareness Day is being observed on Tuesday. A news release from the state says state agencies and community groups will be marking the day with memorials and training, as well as holding events to remember…
Milan Supply Chain Solutions continue donations for disaster victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Devastating flood waters ripped through Waverly on August 21, destroying everything in its path. The Jackson community is continuing to help victims that lost everything in the flood with donations. David Dallas with Milan Supply Chain Solutions…
Martin police investigate shots fired
MARTIN, Tenn. --The Martin Police Department is investigating a Saturday evening incident involving shots fired. Following multiple calls in reference to gun shots, officers responded to the area near North McCombs Street and Walters Avenue around 11:48 p.m. Saturday. Upon…
Vehicle of missing man; human remains found in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Human remains and the vehicle of a missing man are recovered in a Jackson neighborhood. Around 9 a.m. Sunday morning, the Jackson Police Department responded near Howestown Mill Drive in north Jackson after a report of a…
