Search underway for 2 escaped inmates
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Northwest Correctional Complex inmates have escaped, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department of Correction. The release says Robert Lee Brown, 36, and Christopher…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Jason Autry transferred
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jason Autry, one of the men previously charged in connection with the abduction and murder of Holly Bobo, is back in federal custody. These photos show Autry, 46, leaving the Benton County Jail for a hearing…
Bethel to hold annual Christmas Renaissance program virtually
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A Christmas tradition will live on in one local city. The Bethel Christmas Renaissance program is one of the most popular events in West Tennessee this time of year. They're not letting…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office warns of increase in phone scams
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning about an increase in scam calls. A news release from the sheriff's office says they have seen multiple daily calls about failure to appear for jury duty, social security…
4 additional deaths, 75 new COVID-19 cases in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19. The health department says those cases are: a 74-year-old man, who died Dec. 6. a 57-year-old woman, who died…
JMCSS meets for monthly board meeting, honors Teacher of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System gathered for their monthly meeting to reflect on the year. In addition, the board also wanted to acknowledge their Teachers of…
3rd grade class shows support to those affected by COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every year the third grade class from West Chester Elementary School puts together a service project. This year the goal was to help healthcare workers and patients that are…
Community concerned over how local high school handles fight
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A faculty member broke up a fight at an area high school, but some are questioning the way it was handled. Students at McKenzie High School caught it all…
Milan hosts annual Shop with a Cop program
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan Police Department hosted their 15th annual Shop with a Cop program, but this year's looked a little different due to COVID-19. Milan police are still making sure kids have what they need in time for the…
Jackson church donates to three local schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church hosted a coat drive at three schools in Jackson. East Jackson Church of Christ donated coats to kids at Jackson Careers and Technology Middle School, Issac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary, and Rose Hill Middle…
Santa House event opens in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for a local place to find Santa and tell him your Christmas wishes, you're in luck. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Hub City! The Santa House, located on the…
Rep. David Byrd says he may go on ventilator due to low oxygen levels
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee lawmaker hospitalized with COVID-19 is warning that he might have to go on a ventilator due to his low oxygen levels. Rep. David Byrd gave an update on his battle with the virus in…
New recreation area under construction in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Millions of dollars are to be spent on a recreation area in Madison County, and it won't be long before you're able to use it. An empty field won't be that way for long. By…
City officials discuss CARES Act funding, expenses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City officials met Thursday for the Jackson Budget Committee meeting. City leaders met virtually to discuss several topics. One topic was the CARES Act funding and expenses. The city requested reimbursement of $1.8 million. At present, they have…
428,973 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 5,240 deaths, 2,558 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 428,973 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, December 10. In addition, 5,240 people have died and 2,558 are currently hospitalized. Another 382,444 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
