Michigan man in custody following high speed chase
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals and Tennessee Highway Patrol worked together to take down a man wanted on charges hundreds of miles away from West Tennessee. According to U.S.…
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Budget committee reviews current, future budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is taking steps toward the final budget for the upcoming year. The city budget committee is preparing the upcoming year's budget by reviewing and…
One in custody following high speed chase near Parkers Crossroads
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- A suspect is in custody following a high speed chase in West Tennessee. US Marshals confirmed that Derrick Kennedy, who was wanted out of Michigan, was taken into custody following the chase. Kennedy was wanted for…
Madison County Sheriff's Office to honor deputy with 'Sea of Blue'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is inviting the public to join a "Sea of Blue" in honor of Deputy Terry Dyer. The sheriff's office says law enforcement will be coming together to pay respect Friday at 8…
Tennessee revamps 'Where the Money Goes' website
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The state has revamped a website that shows residents how counties spend money. "We call the website 'Where the Money Goes.' It's also known as Transparency and…
Local organization's 'friendship bench' aims to encourage unity
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization unveils a structure they hope will remind residents about compassion. Thursday, The Links Incorporated and the City of Jackson teamed up to unveil the "friendship bench" at…
Local police discuss policy changes after nationwide protests
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year's protests, along with this week's conviction of former police officer Derrick Chauvin, are prompting change at law enforcement agencies across the country -- and here in…
Jackson Transit Authority considers new electric bus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Forget the "electric slide" -- the Jackson Transit Authority is looking at an electric ride. Thursday morning they toured a brand new electric bus from Gillig. So far,…
Madison County convicted felon gets 8 years in prison for carrying firearm
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County man previously convicted on charges including aggravated burglary, arson and evading arrest is headed to prison for more than eight years. Authorities say 26-year-old Reggie Carnell James Jr.,…
6 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,244 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,244. Those new patients range in age from 24-years-old to…
The World's Biggest Fish Fry returns to Paris for 68th year
PARIS, Tenn. -- A famous annual festival has made its way back to West Tennessee, after being cancelled last year due to COVID-19. Today began the kickoff of a West…
WRAP's donation closet in need of supplies
WEST Tenn. -- Women Resource and Rape Assistance, also known as WRAP, needs your help. Wrap serves more than 2 thousand survivors each year, and more than half of those survivors have children. Their donation closet at the Safe Hope…
Investigation underway into Haywood County plane crash
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews found a plane crash site in Haywood County Wednesday morning. Tuesday evening, the Haywood County Sheriff's Office received a call that the air traffic…
Benton/Decatur North Utility District under boil notice
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Benton/Decatur North Utility District has issued a boil water notice for the district Wednesday afternoon. The precautionary boil notice will remain in effect for 48 hours or until further notice. The notice is in effect…
Jackson State hosts drive-thru vaccination clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local community college hosted a drive-by COVID-19 vaccination event. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department administered the Pfizer vaccine at Jackson State Community College on Wednesday. The drive-thru…
