2 men wanted in Jackson motel robbery, shooting found in Florida
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller says two men wanted in connection to a September robbery and shooting have been found in Florida. A news release from the…
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211,003 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,732 deaths, 1,023 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 211,003 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, October 9. In addition, 2,732 people have died and 1,023 are currently hospitalized. Another 191,651 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Family speaks out after Brownsville man dies following hit-and-run; reward offered
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- On Tuesday morning, Brownsville resident Robert Jones did his daily routine. He got up before sunrise, got dressed, and went on his morning walk to work on Thomas Street.…
Fire marshal explains free smoke detector program offered by JFD
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since March 2016, the Jackson Fire Department has installed more than 2,800 free smoke alarms. "The fire department is partnered with the State of Tennessee in the 'Get Alarmed' program.…
Texas residents charged in Hardin County homicide
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after a man was found dead Thursday in Hardin County. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Jeremy Byram, 26, and Jeanna Chacon, 27, of Abilene, Texas have been identified as…
Teen charged after attempted robbery of woman in wheelchair
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police have charged a 16-year-old after police say he allegedly robbed and assaulted a woman getting into her wheelchair. Police say the 60-year-old victim was getting out of her car around 1 p.m. Thursday, when six…
Don Pancho Mexican Restaurant to pay over $500,000 in back wages after investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Don Pancho Mexican Restaurant, headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee, will pay $563,350 in back wages to 120 employees, according to a news release. The release states an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division…
31 new cases of COVID-19, additional death confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed the death of another Madison County resident due to COVID-19. The health department says a 73-year-old woman died on September 27 due to complications from COVID-19. A total of…
Local school district, USDA partner to distribute fresh food
MILAN, Tenn. -- To close the gap between struggling farmers and families, a local school district gave them a chance to meet in the middle with fresh food. "We're grateful to…
Concert held for medical workers, first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those who protect and serve were honored with live music. This evening, Jackson's Hubtet played an outdoor appreciation concert for all of Jackson's frontline heroes. Medical personnel, law…
Officials provide first look at remodeled Pickwick Landing lodge
COUNCE, Tenn. -- After 10 months of being closed, staff at the Lodge at Pickwick Landing welcomed guests into the building with a new look. "We are so excited, and all of…
1 person arrested in relation to drug trafficking in Dresden
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- The City of Dresden says an individual has been arrested in relation to drug trafficking. A Facebook post by the city says the individual was apprehended on Thursday. The post says Dresden police found over 13 grams…
SWHRA launches delivery service for at-risk community members
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- In the midst of COVID-19, a non-profit agency is offering a delivery service to the community. "Well it depends on the funding that's available. This is part of…
City of Jackson unveils new '731 Mural' downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson unveils a new art project downtown. The 731 Mural was painted by two local artists -- Jonathan and Sarah Cagle -- at the Southwest Tennessee Development District building on East College Street.…
Man injured, suspect arrested in Dyersburg stabbing
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man is charged with aggravated assault after a stabbing left a man with life-threatening injuries. Wednesday night, Dyersburg police charged a local man with aggravated assault following a disturbance that left the... Posted by Dyersburg…
