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Three pets die after west Jackson house fire

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A family is able to escape a house fire Wednesday night in west Jackson. The Jackson Fire Department responded to a home on Edenwood Drive around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Fire officials say the blaze is believed to have…

City gives update on leaf clean up project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One month ago, the City of Jackson set out on a new goal: clean up the leaves around Jackson and make the streets less prone to flooding. "We're working…

Officials at Shiloh continue storm cleanup

SHILOH, Tenn.-- Many West Tennesseans are still picking up the pieces after the storms in October, including one national park. "There's uprooted trees, broken off trees, limbs and devastation everywhere you look,"…

Heart attack survivor shares story at annual event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday was the annual Go Red for Women breakfast. A heart attack survivor Amy Flippin shared her story of how heart disease has impacted her family. The story started with…

Jackson firefighter arrested, placed on administrative leave

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has confirmed an eight-year veteran of the department was arrested Tuesday. Ray Harvison was arrested Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of Walmart on South Highland Avenue, according to court documents. Court records…

Suspect in custody after Saturday shooting at local restaurant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is in custody following a shooting Saturday afternoon at a west Jackson restaurant. Stephun Bush is currently charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly shooting at a person in the parking lot of Back Yard…

UPDATE: Missing Middle Tennessee baby found in Nashville

UPDATE: LEBANON, Tenn. -- The TBI has confirmed that missing four-month-old Raymond Lyons, Jr. has been found in Nashville. The TBI says Erika Barksdale, who is the baby's mother, is in custody.   EARLIER STORY: LEBANON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee…

Lock down lifted at Liberty Tech after police investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System officials have confirmed Liberty Technology Magnet High School was placed on a soft lock down due to a police presence nearby early Wednesday afternoon. School system officials say police attempted a traffic stop…

Lawmaker wants to increase gun safety in vehicles

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- One lawmaker is aiming to increase safety when it comes to guns in vehicles. House Bill 1713, penned by Rep. G.A. Hardaway, (D) Memphis, would add a civil penalty if a…

Man killed in Tuesday night crash in Gibson Co.

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a man was killed in a crash near Atwood late Tuesday night. THP says Richard Casey, 38, of Bradford, was killed after his Chevrolet S-10 truck went off the right…

Public responds to Senate impeachment trial

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been a little over a month since President Donald Trump was impeached, and it continues to be a top story. But some people in West Tennessee say the impeachment is not one of their main concerns.…

Local adoption group celebrates Chinese New Year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group celebrates their annual Chinese New Year event. The celebration got underway Tuesday evening at Asia Garden with a local adoption group. This group primarily adopts children from…

Bond revoked for Liberty Park streaker

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A man caught walking naked in a north Jackson park appears in court Tuesday. In January 2019, John David Robison was seen walking naked through Liberty Park by several people. He was…

County commission discusses juror's pay, maintenance

JACKSON, Tenn. -- New schools, juror's pay and nonprofits could be affected because of past or present lawsuits involving the Madison County Sheriff's Office. "It hurts the morale," said budget committee chair Doug…

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