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Jackson mayor provides update on city's new website

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of Mayor Scott Conger's first priorities when taking office was to update the city of Jackson website, which he says was not meeting residents' needs. "They need to have…

Proposed bill would allow sex offenders to attend churches

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Monday, HB 1922 was filed through the Tennessee General Assembly by District 27 Rep. Patsy Hazlewood. The bill would allow sexual or violent sex offenders to attend a house of worship,but only under certain circumstances. Rep.…

USPS places new boxes to assist mail carriers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may have noticed some new boxes from the post office around midtown Jackson. The United States Postal Service said these green relay boxes are something new they're trying out to help mail carriers. They say this…

New security added at Henderson park

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- See that blue light? It's part of the new security system at Gene Record Park in Henderson. "I want everyone to feel safe at our park. We have so…

United Way continues ALICE training sessions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three counties come together Tuesday to hear about ALICE. ALICE is an acronym which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. United Way of West Tennessee held another training session for its new system. Representatives from Madison,…

Police seek ID in Carl Perkins Civic Center break-in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a burglary and vandalism at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Monday. In a news release, Jackson police say a man was shown…

UPDATE: Suspect in Sunday chase, crash arrested

UPDATE: The Decatur County Sheriff's Office has confirmed Johnny Cruse was arrested Tuesday afternoon. Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd said Cruse was spotted in a vehicle near Parsons, and was taken into custody around 1:45 p.m. Cruse's girlfriend was driving…

Amazon building $200 million distribution center in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say a $200 million Amazon distribution center in Memphis, Tennessee, will employ 1,000 workers and should be up and running in time for this year's holiday season. With the skeleton of the massive building in…

Local college honors NBA great Kobe Bryant

JACKSON, Tenn.--"A lot of these kids grew up watching Kobe Bryant," said Caesar Quispe, Lane College's Sports Marketing Consultant. Many point to Kobe Bryant in the midst of a conversation about basketball.…

Crash in Carroll County slows traffic

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A wreck Monday afternoon in Carroll County slowed traffic. Officials say a truck loaded with wood overturned on Highway 22 near Huntingdon. Investigators say the driver was taken to Memphis by medical helicopter. The cause of the…

Local basketball coaches react to Bryant's death

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "It would have been nice to have met him. I have never seen a player play with so much passion," Lane College Athletic Director Derrick Burroughs said. NBA legendary…

2 arrested in separate Sunday shots fired incidents

JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to court documents, Jackson police responded to the Waffle House on Casey Jones Lane around 3:30 a.m. Sunday for a shots fired call. William Wesley, a Maxxguard security…

Lift Wellness Center offers free SAIL program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those with aging family or friends know all too well about the dangers of falling. In Madison County alone, nearly 4,000 senior citizens took a tumble from 2012 to 2016,…

Former Crockett County Circuit Court bookkeeper indicted

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The former Crockett County Circuit Court bookkeeper has been indicted on charges of theft, official misconduct, and destruction of and tampering with governmental records. The Tennessee Comptroller's Office announced the indictment of April Hicks on Monday.…

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