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1 injured in Wednesday shooting at Allenton Heights

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Allenton Heights. Officials with JPD say that officers responded to the shooting around 8:45 p.m. JPD says a person with gunshot wounds was found…

Jason Autry arrested on gun, drug charges

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher has confirmed Jason Autry is back in custody following his arrest on charges of felon in possession of a firearm, evading arrest, possession of methamphetamine, and public intoxication. Autry is currently…

Weakley Co. man sentenced to nearly 8 years for meth related charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The District Attorney's Office says a Weakley County man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison. The release from the district attorney says 32-year-old Justin Tyler Bynum, of South Fulton, was sentenced on methamphetamine…

3 additional deaths, 70 new COVID-19 cases in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three more Madison County residents have died due to complications of COVID-19. The health department says those residents are: a 59-year-old woman, who died Oct. 27. an 84-year-old woman,…

Clark Shaw's family speaks on his impacting legacy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Clark Shaw, a beloved member of the community and owner of a popular tourist location, passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Shaw created the Casey Jones Village, a coast to…

Endangered juvenile found in Martin

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller has confirmed an endangered juvenile was found in Martin on Wednesday. U.S. Marshals found the girl at the Eagle Inn on North Lindell Street in Martin with several adults, according to a…

Former Preventagenix office manager pleads guilty to federal charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The former office manager of Preventagenix clinic has pleaded guilty to federal charges of unlawfully distributing controlled substances and aiding and abetting. According to court documents, Kristie Gutgsell is accused of intentionally and knowingly distributing and dispensing…

Lamar Alexander makes final address to U.S. Senate

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In his final address to the U.S. Senate Wednesday morning, Lamar Alexander called for unity among his colleagues. "Our country needs a United States Senate to work across party…

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