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Local nonprofit wins the 'Good Neighbor' award

JACKSON, Tenn.--Since the passing of a beloved TV star, the local PBS station wanted to honor his memory with the first 'Good Neighbor' Award event. "Last year, 2018 was the 50th…

Two crashes slow down traffic in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.--Officers with the Jackson Police Department blocked off Whitehall Street due to a car accident Tuesday. Wood pallets covered the roads as workers cleaned the scene. Police are still investigating and have not released how many people were involved…

Jefferson Award: Bobbie Boroughs

Bobbie Boroughs guides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. "A lot of times they have sensory issues and it helps with muscles," says Boroughs. Boroughs created Sheltering…

TDOT urges motorists to 'drive like you work here'

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- All week long, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is celebrating National Work Zone Awareness Week. This year's theme is "drive like you work here." "Outside, on the highways, that's our office," TDOT Community Relations Officer Nichole…

Jackson Exchange Club selects 'Exchangite of the Year'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club selected one of its members to be recognized with the "Exchangite of the Year Award." President-elect of the club, Ron Whisenant, detailed what they look for when choosing who receives the award. "We…

Local realtor says Jackson is in seller's market

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you are looking to buy a house in West Tennessee, you had better start looking now. "There are a limited number of houses on the market," Jodie Parrish, a local realtor, said. "There are more buyers than…

Milan Police Department to hold Citizens Police Academy

MILAN, Tenn. -- Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a police officer? Now you could have the chance to go through some of the same training they get. "The Citizens Police Academy is a nine-week course that…

Man charged after high-speed car chase in Medina

MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina police have identified the man who led officers with the Medina Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol and Jackson Police Department on a high-speed car chase last week.   Police say the suspect, 29-year-old Darius Cross, of…

Savannah police seek to check welfare of missing man

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Police in Savannah are seeking to check the welfare of a man they say has been reported missing by his family. Jim Allen Smith has had no contact with his family for several weeks, according to…

5 injured in crash involving Lexington school bus

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Five people were injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon involving a school bus in Lexington. Lexington police have confirmed five people were injured in the crash. Four of those people were children on the school bus. The…

Woman charged with murder in shooting death of ex-husband

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman has been charged with first-degree murder after police say she shot and killed her recently divorced husband. Bradi Baker, 60, of Jackson was arrested Monday after the shooting outside a home at the corner of…

Sheriff's office, Jackson police respond to incident at Liberty Tech

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police and the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to an incident Tuesday afternoon at Liberty Technology Magnet High School. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes said deputies and Jackson police responded to the high school…

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