Jackson city officials to clean up leaves
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents all over Jackson agree that they're tired of the problems that leaves cause in their neighborhoods. "It's always a problem around here because when it pours rain like it…
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McNairy County's first animal shelter open for second month
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The first animal shelter in McNairy County has officially been open for just two months and has already helped more than 40 dogs. A lot has changed at…
Hardin County celebrates Christmas tradition
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Country Christmas has been a tradition for more than 30 years in Hardin County. Almost 200 middle school students went shopping at the Savannah Walmart Wednesday morning, and it…
Paris man sentenced on charges related to drug trafficking, firearms
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Paris man has been sentenced on federal charges related to drug trafficking and firearms. John Adams Hoskins, 35, of Paris, was sentenced for charges of possession with intent to distribute and attempt to possess with intent…
Selmer man charged with theft, tampering with evidence
SELMER, Tenn. -- A Selmer man is facing charges after two thefts earlier this month. According to a news release, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation were requested to investigate the theft of a cell phone on December 11…
Jackson Fire Department investigating Tuesday fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire Tuesday night at a north Jackson home. Fire officials say crews responded to the house fire around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at a home on Robin Lane.…
Savannah man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Savannah man has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says Dillon Fielder, 20, turned himself in to the Hardin County Jail on Tuesday. Investigators say agents…
Rose Hill K-8 closes due to illnesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school is closing Thursday and Friday due to illnesses. Rose Hill K-8 will be closed Thursday, December 19, and Friday, December 20, due to illnesses. The Jackson-Madison County School System maintenance staff will follow cleaning…
Residents respond to person killed in deadly shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three shootings in less than five hours Monday night left two people dead. A neighbor said she has heard gunshots near her home before, but she did not Monday night.…
JMCSS Ethics Committee meets to address questions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new Ethics Committee for the Jackson-Madison County School System met Tuesday night. The committee went through the Code of Ethics, section by section, to address questions committee members may have had. This board is for ethical…
Arlington Elementary students receive new shoes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Elementary school students are running a little faster and jumping a little higher. Tuesday, 600 students at Arlington Elementary received new tennis shoes. It's all thanks to the Rotarian Clubs of…
Local committee meets, discusses jail overcrowding
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A committee met Tuesday night in Henderson County to address jail overcrowding. Jim Hart with the County Technical Assistance Service, or CTAS, and Bob Bass with the Tennessee Corrections Institute spoke at the meeting. Sheriff Brian…
Brownsville police identify man killed in morning shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- Brownsville police responded to this home on Robin Street Tuesday morning, where 33-year-old Xavier Morris was shot and killed. "Apparently, it was some ongoing situation between the two, and it ended…
College student given surprise by A Soldier's Child Foundation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college student was given a surprise Tuesday. Lorimar Cintron is a part of A Soldier's Child Foundation, a group that serves children who have lost their mom or…
Experts share tips for holiday travel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas is a week away, and with many people expected to travel for the holiday, it's time to start planning ahead. This weekend marks one of the biggest travel days…
