Jacksonians can now text 911
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local authorities are using technology to make it easier for residents to get help in an emergency. "Some people have asked me why text 911? Why not just call…
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Rescue crews search river after report of person jumping off bridge
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are searching the waters of a local river after receiving a report of a person jumping off a bridge. Rescue crews spent Friday afternoon searching after authorities…
Couple's apparent suicide stuns Benton Co. community
BIG SANDY, Tenn. -- Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher was stunned by the news of an elderly couple's apparent suicide. "I've never seen anything like it. I've seen a lot of stuff in…
Weakley Co. man faces assault charge after woman calls 911 for help
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies have arrested a man after receiving a call for help from a woman. Vincent Edward Henderson, 52, was arrested Wednesday after a confrontation with deputies, according to the Weakley County Sheriff's Department. A woman called…
Tennessee's first lady visits senior citizens in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- It wasn't your average day at the Bolivar Municipal Center, as Gov. Bill Lee's wife, Maria, visited senior citizens. "I hope they recognize that they have purpose, they are here…
Forum shines spotlight on employee health & wellness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The sixth annual Employer Forum brought people from all over West Tennessee to Jackson Friday morning. The event kicked off with a special guest — someone dressed as Tina Turner lip…
Dyersburg police seek to ID burglary suspects
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police are asking for your help identifying two people caught on surveillance video. Police say two people burglarized a convenience store early Wednesday morning on East Court Street. According to police, the burglars forced open the…
Local facility seeks missing woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local facility is asking the public to help find a missing woman. Kimberly Christine Brown, 25, was last seen around 10:20 p.m. Monday, according to Support Solutions. An employee at the facility told police Brown left…
First responders search after someone possibly jumped from bridge into Forked Deer River
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders are searching for someone who may have jumped into waters of the South Fork of the Forked Deer River in south Jackson. Rescue crews were on scene…
Medina child clipped by car while at bus stop
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A child was clipped by a car while waiting at a bus stop Tuesday in Medina. Brandi Maness says her daughter Braelynn is your average nine-year-old girl. She loves dolls,…
JMCSS board members bond at reconciliation dinner
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- School board members found common ground and shared laughs Thursday. Thursday night the Jackson-Madison County School Board met for a reconciliation dinner. Board members bonded over casual conversation and a…
Oldest WWII veteran says he has no regrets
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The oldest World War II veteran was born and raised in Henderson County. Robert Paul Robert says he has no regrets in life. "You know I try to treat people right," Robert said. "That's been my…
Henry County Medical Center uses robots in orthopedic surgeries
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local hospital is using robots in orthopedic surgeries. Henry County Medical Center had a meeting Thursday night to discuss their robot program. The robots are used in bone and joint surgeries, such as knee and…
Paris receives Dog Park Dash grant during second annual competition
PARIS, Tenn. -- Paris received a grant during the second annual Dog Park Dash Grant Competition. Paris is just one of 15 cities and counties that have won a Dog Park Dash grant…
Donors give blood for football blood drive in West TN
JACKSON, Tennessee -- It's football time in West Tennessee and a great time to donate blood! The fantastic football blood drive took place Thursday as an easy way to have fun while helping patients…
