Recovery non-stop in community affected by storm
MCNAIRY Co., Tenn. -- It has been a race against Mother Nature, as the chance for some more wet weather threatens to put a damper on cleanup efforts from wind damage. Recovery has been…
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Fire department provides tips on winter fire prevention
MADISON Co., Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is urging residents to use caution with supplemental heating units. In a news release the fire department offers tips on using supplemental heat this winter. Regularly maintain your furnace to prevent…
Gov. Lee visits Carroll Academy
CARROLL Co., Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee was greeted by a group of lawmakers and school administrators at Carroll Academy Tuesday morning. Carroll Academy serves teens who have been tried in the juvenile court…
Union University students give back to community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University is using an annual event to say “thank you” to Jackson. Tuesday is the 17th Annual Campus and Community Day at Union University. It's a thank you…
Woman sought in human remains investigation arrested in Kentucky
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police have confirmed Leann Peace, who was wanted for questioning after human remains were found in a Savannah home, is in custody in Kentucky. Peace, 53, is currently in custody in Fulton County, Kentucky on charges…
Halloween carnival cancelled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The fall carnival that was located at West Jackson Baptist Church is cancelled due to possibility for severe weather. The Light the Night Carnival had been scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 30. Candy that had been collected will…
Sheriff's Office, JMCSS release statement following incident at Liberty Tech
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Jackson-Madison County School System released a statement Tuesday afternoon in a joint press conference after an incident involving a student and school resource officer…
Additional remains found in Gibson County search
GIBSON Co., Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed additional remains were found in a wooded area in Gibson County on Tuesday. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas confirmed the sheriff's office, along with the Milan Police Department, Tennessee…
School closings, Oct. 30
Due to weather-related damage, several schools in West Tennessee have cancelled school for Wednesday, Oct. 30 McNairy County Schools, closed Oct. 30 Decatur County Schools, closed through Nov. 1 University of Tennessee at Martin – Parsons Center will be closed…
Large bust results in multiple people charged in Haywood County
HAYWOOD Co., Tenn. -- Three adults are in custody and a juvenile are in custody after a search warrant in Brownsville. In a post on Facebook, the 28th Judicial District West Tennessee Drug Task Force confirmed the arrests, after an…
Where to find updates on storm damage, resources
Many affected by the storms over the weekend in parts of West Tennessee are still working to get power and water restored. The Hardin County Emergency Management Agency has a list of places to keep residents updated on outages and…
Decatur County under precautionary boil water alert
DECATUR Co., Tenn. -- The Decatur County Emergency Management Agency has announced all of Decatur County is under a precautionary boil water notice. Bottled water is being offered at multiple locations throughout the county. According to a post on the…
Thousands turn out for annual Trunk or Treat
JACKSON, Tenn.-- From roaring dinosaurs, flying helicopters and bucket loads of candy, thousands showed up and out for the 12th annual Jackson-Madison County Trunk or Treat. "We have seen, so far, tonight…
Local business and first responders give kids a shopping spree
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Academy Sports helped celebrate National First Responders Day. The store in north Jackson gave 10 kids $200 each to spend on items in the store. First responders from the…
Shelter open for residents affected by storm in McNairy, Decatur Counties
SELMER, Tenn.--A shelter is open in Selmer to all Decatur and McNairy County residents affected by the recent storms. Monday, the American Red Cross opened the shelter in the Selmer Civic Center at 230 North 5th Street. Shelter manager, Lenora…
