Local gifted students take field trip to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sixty-two gifted fourth and fifth grade students from all 12 schools in Jackson-Madison County took an educational field trip Tuesday morning. "We've just completed a unit of…
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Residents of Saltillo under water boil order until further notice
SALTILLO, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee town has no drinking water as a result of the flooding. Officials are working to get water back on for residents of Saltillo. "Our water…
North Side begins football stadium demolition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Demolition has begun at North Side High School's football stadium. They tackled the biggest job Tuesday, knocking down the bleachers. They are planning to build a…
JSCC Savannah Center closed remainder of week
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- With flooding impacting many in West Tennessee, some schools remain closed. Jackson State Community College's Savannah Campus will be closed for the rest of the week, through Friday, March 1. Decatur County Schools and Hardin…
TBI asks public for input in investigation of bodies found in Dyer Co. burning vehicle
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for public assistance in their investigation into the deaths of two people found inside a burning vehicle earlier this month in Dyer County. Robert W. Williams, of Hartford, Kentucky,…
River forecast indicates floodwaters near Savannah have crested
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The latest river forecast indicates that floodwaters from the Tennessee River near Savannah have crested, according to information from the Hardin County Emergency Communications District. The latest observation was reporting 394.98 feet at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday.…
Hardin Co. Schools closed remainder of week due to floods
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be closed the remainder of the week due to safety concerns from flooding in the area. The schools will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 27 through Friday, March…
Jackson man sentenced to 44 years without parole in 2 sexual assault cases
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Jackson man who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from two sexual assault cases in Jackson has been sentenced to serve 44 years without parole. Chriteris Allen, 19, of Jackson, was sentenced Feb. 11, according to…
A local school gets some new renovations to its gym
MEDINA, Tenn-- The South Gibson County Director of Schools Eddie Pruett said turning their Medina Elementary School gym into a batting cage was just an idea at first. But he…
Some concerned citizens create petition calling for removal of JMCSS board member
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A petition started by some concerned citizens follows an email reportedly sent by Jackson-Madison School Board member Morris Merriweather. In the email, Merriweather names specific family members of…
Students in Decatur County help fight rising flood waters
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.--Students from one local school are stepping up to meet the needs of flood victims in west Tennessee. A group of football and baseball players at Riverside…
'Code Red' Coalition makes a stop at a local school
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local group is hoping their positive message of prayer and action makes an impression on local students. The 'Code Red' Coalition is a ministry group that seeks to help stop violence among youth. "We want to…
Local park under few feet of water
JACKSON, Tenn. - Flooding has affected a local park in Jackson. With all the heavy rain, most of Cypress Grove Nature Park is under a few feet of water. The pathway entering the park is impassable and the park is…
Ninth Annual Alzheimer's Caregiver Conference is sold out
JACKSON, Tenn.--Families, caregivers and nursing students are getting ready to attend the 9yh Annual Alzheimer's Caregiver Conference. The sold-out event is this Wednesday from 830 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Carl…
Accused gunman in deadly shooting appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Robert Tipler went before a judge Monday in Jackson City Court. "Mr. Tipler, you're charged with first-degree murder," Judge Nathan Pride read from the indictment. According to…
