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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…

United Way holds training for "ALICE"

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Another county is getting informed on how to help low income families. United Way of West Tennessee is once again holding training sessions for it's new system called "ALICE." The…

Jackson firefighter honored by Exchange Club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local firefighter received a special award. The Jackson Exchange Club named Jackson Fire Department's Wesley Crowder as Firefighter of the Year. Crowder works as a driver and hazmat…

Event teaches art of hunting in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG,  Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation has started a Hunting and Fishing Academy in an effort to get more people outdoors. The Hunting and Fishing Academy gives a chance to mentor beginning hunters and anglers, providing hands-on instruction in…

Separate strains cause twist in fight against flu

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Centers for Disease Control estimates this flu season has already caused 13 million reported cases, with 6,000 flu-related deaths. In West Tennessee alone, there were over 500 reported cases…

New emergency towers in place at JSCC

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is an emergency call tower. There's now three of them at Jackson State Community College. "[We] wanted to add an extra level of security here for the campus,…

Crash with injuries closes lane of Interstate 40 westbound

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One lane of Interstate 40 westbound is closed near the Hollywood Drive exit due to a crash with injuries, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. THP confirmed the crash and lane closure just before 4 p.m. The…

Man charged after drugs found Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of running from gang unit investigators at a west Jackson home appeared in court. Court documents say Jackson Police Department Gang Unit investigators were near Blackberry Trail on Thursday afternoon when investigators saw Trevion…

Henderson Co. Courthouse closing due to water leak

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Emergency Management Agency confirmed Tuesday in a Facebook post that the Henderson County Courthouse has closed early due to a water leak. The courthouse will be closed the rest of the day Tuesday. The…

Woman charged after throwing knives, biscuits at boyfriend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman accused of throwing utensils and food at her boyfriend Monday night faces a judge. Jordan Boyles is charged with simple assault after police say her boyfriend attempted to throw her out of an east Jackson…

Hub City Mass Choir performs on Dr. MLK Jr. Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local choir unites to make sure the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on. 20 choirs gathered under one roof at the Historic First Baptist Church…

Bill aims to ban traffic cameras in Tennessee

MEDINA, Tenn. -- One state representative is once again trying to make traffic cameras illegal in Tennessee. Rep. Andy Holt from Dresden has introduced a bill meant to ban unmanned traffic cameras. "They…

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