Woman speaks out after home is burglarized
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman spoke out after her apartment was broken into. Beth Parnell was at work Wednesday morning when her apartment complex called her, saying her apartment had been broken…
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Police seek woman after suspicious incident involving child
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are looking for a woman after a suspicious incident Thursday afternoon involving a child. Police say the woman chased the child around 4 p.m. The woman is described as a white female, last seen wearing…
JTA to hold food drive benefiting RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will hold its 30th annual food drive benefiting RIFA in November. The food drive will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6. All JTA riders will be able to donate canned food. Riders who donate…
Weakley Co. Sheriff's Office warns of Social Security scam
WEAKLEY Co., Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a phone scam. The sheriff's office said in a news release the caller claims to be from the Social Security Office, and tells the person that there…
10 arrested statewide during 'Operation Blackout'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ten people were arrested across the state Thursday night during the Tennessee Department of Correction's annual "Operation Blackout." During "Operation Blackout," officers with probation and parole conduct home checks on registered sex offenders across the state. Officers…
TDOC executes Operation Blackout this Halloween
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Halloween night, children filled the streets for special treats, but authorities went door-knocking for a different reason. "On Halloween night, we go out and check violent against children…
Milan residents trick-or-treat on Halloween
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local family shared their trick-or-treating experience. "I saw a lot of different costumes. It's probably over 200 kids that come through, wouldn't you say? Yeah, probably more than that. We ran out of candy cause there…
City of Jackson launches new 311 service number
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city officials met for their monthly city council agenda review meeting. The Jackson mayor made an announcement about a new 311 service replacing the original 425-CITY. Landline carriers include…
Job seekers provided with career opportunities, resources at local job fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ghosts and goblins turned in their costumes for suits and ties on Halloween. The American Job Centers of Southwest Tennessee hosted their first annual Regional Job Fair and Career Expo to connect local job seekers to local…
Adamsville home receives $50,000 in damages, waits to hear from insurance company
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- One West Tennessean awaits to hear back from the insurance company. Sylvia Henley is one of many homeowners trying to repair her property after the storm. She estimates at least $50,000…
Halloween events across West Tennessee
West Tennessee is offering some of the spookiest events for all ages Thursday. Old Hickory Mall in Jackson will be having a trick or treat event at 6 p.m. The Blacksmith restaurant in downtown Jackson will be having a family…
Tips on protecting plants, pets during first freeze warning of fall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first freeze warning of fall has been issued for all of West Tennessee. Thursday night's temperatures will dip into the upper 20's, with a forecast low of 27 in Jackson.…
Decatur Co. girl thanks linemen working to restore power
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Annalise Brasher and her family were impacted by the storms this weekend in West Tennessee. "And when the storm hit, and I came home, the power line was…
Owner of car in Forked Deer River found
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The owner of the vehicle that was found in the Forked Deer River has been found according to the Jackson Police Department. According to the news release from the department, the owner and driver of the vehicle…
How you can help people recently affected by severe weather
Trees are down, power is out and homes are destroyed. Your neighbors in West Tennessee still need your help. In Decatur County, donations are being taken at the Decatur County Civic Center…
