JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new buildings are under construction for the criminal justice system in Jackson and Madison County. "We're probably around 75% complete with the construction. A little more on the inside than the outside," said Scott Sudbury, Senior Designer…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local elementary school is finding a colorful way to improve its campus. "How can we make this a better place? How can we make this a happy place?" Brittanie Doaks,…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A former Tennessee Department of Correction officer has pleaded guilty to civil rights violations after beating an inmate at Northwest Correctional Complex. Nathaniel Griffin, 29, pleaded guilty to charges of using unlawful force on an inmate in…
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol says both westbound lanes of Interstate 40 reopened around 3:15 p.m. after a fire this afternoon involving a vehicle carrying propane. EARLIER STORY: BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is advising drivers of a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest from a theft at Kroger in north Jackson. Police say the theft was reported Aug. 8 at Kroger on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a news release Thursday morning, the Madison County Sheriff's Office and Jackson-Madison County School System confirm a second incident at a Jackson school. Officials say a student was detained…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three students have been arrested, and a teacher has been injured after an incident Thursday morning at South Side High School, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says a fight broke out at…
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. --Wednesday afternoon, Curtis Watson made his first appearance at the Lauderdale County Justice Center for his arraignment. Watson is accused of killing Tennessee Department of Correction administrator Debra Johnson on August…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- At the end of every school year, Jackson-Madison County students take assessment exams. This year's report shows several improvements made in math, English and language arts. Jackson-Madison County Interim Superintendent Ray…
Golden Years Adult Daycare on Carriage House Drive in North Jackson is where senior citizens can do activities that help with mobility, cognitive, and speaking skills, but it isn't a nursing home. "This is a place…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Alamo police have confirmed the Crockett County property assessor was arrested Wednesday and charged with assault. Police say officers with the Alamo Police Department and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-- A man who said he wouldn't be taken alive is now in custody. Billie Joe Cruse is well-known to the Benton County Sheriff. "One of my officers found him and another…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There were a wide range of excuses at Wednesday's Beer Board meeting explaining how alcohol was sold to minors. The owner of Southside Express Valero says it was his wife…
JACKSON, Tenn. - It was at Superior Health and Wellness Clinic in South Jackson where Dr. Charles Alston was the supervising physician for nurse practitioner Britney Petway. Petway is alleged to have issued…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says the 2018-2019 TN Ready test scores show continued progress for the second year. In a news release Wednesday, district leaders say JMCSS improved in the majority of grades and subjects. The…
