Local nonprofit aims to keep homeless safe during winter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every year as it gets cold, Area Relief Ministries provides a warm place for homeless men to stay, calling it "Room in the Inn" -- and…
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House damaged in Thursday night shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A home was damaged in a shooting Thursday night in west Jackson. Jackson police say officers responded to a report of shots fired near Commodore Cove around 11 p.m. Thursday. No injuries have been reported. Investigators say…
Camden man arrested in murder-for-hire plot
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A Camden man has been arrested in connection to an ongoing murder-for-hire plot following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Benton County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, TBI agents began investigating…
Additional death, 151 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to complications of COVID-19. The health department says an 85-year-old man died Nov. 8 due to complications of COVID-19. The health department…
1 killed, another injured in Crockett Co. wreck
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Highway 412 was closed for hours following a fatal crash in Crockett County. Thursday afternoon, a semi-truck and a front loader were both involved in a crash. The…
VFW Post 1848 hosts event for those suffering from PTSD
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over 500,000 veterans currently suffer from PTSD. The north Jackson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1848 hosted an event to bring peace to those who are suffering. Thursday evening,…
Organizations come together to launch 'Koins for Kids' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can help 'change' a young person's life for Christmas. One fundraiser wants to bring some jingle into the lives of 424 West Tennessee teens. "He felt like…
School board meeting discusses employee insurance, budget amendments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School board members meet briefly for their monthly meeting. Employee of the Month awards were handed out to several employees in the school system. Board members…
Local man's wish to be baptized comes true
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Benjamin Pratt was 14-years-old when he and his friend were crossing the Bypass in Humboldt and were struck by a car. His friend was killed and Benjamin Pratt was paralyzed. Benjamin Pratt is now 29-years-old and being…
Public discusses duck hunting, duck blind draw procedures
PARSONS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission held a special meeting Thursday morning. The meeting was held at the Parsons Municipal Building. Leaders with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency say the purpose of the meeting was for public…
Hardeman Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A Bolivar woman has been arrested and charged with TennCare fraud. A news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Glenda Valentine, 49, was arrested last Friday. The release says she was working for two West…
Funeral home directors release book for pastors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Directors at a local funeral home released a new book aimed at helping pastors in Jackson speak to families at funeral services. When you think about public speaking, a funeral service may not come to mind. President…
Election Commission continues count of provisional ballots
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission is still counting provisional ballots from the November 3 election. The Election Commission resolved 62 provisional ballots. Members of the Election Day counting board made sure all information was correct on each…
Suspect in U.S. Marshals shooting goes to grand jury, $1 million bond set
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of shooting a U.S. Marshals task force officer last week returned to court today. Bobby Joe Claybrook Jr. had a hearing this Thursday morning in Jackson City Court. He is currently facing multiple counts…
Crash closes part of Highway 412 in Bells
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed 73-year-old Harold Miller, of Huntingdon, was killed in the crash this afternoon on Highway 412. THP says the driver of a tractor-trailer truck involved in the wreck was injured and has been taken…
