Tips to help your student catch Zzz's instead of F's
J ACKSON, Tenn. -- Is your child getting enough sleep? With school starting back soon, you'll want to make sure they are wide awake for the first day of class. "Adequate…
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BREAKING: Madison Co. sheriff announces lawsuit against county
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr announced Monday afternoon that he has filed a lawsuit against the county commission due to an alleged lack of funding for the sheriff's office. Sheriff Mehr announced the lawsuit during a…
Teen charged with murder in weekend shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 16-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder after a shooting Saturday on Cinnamon Drive. Police responded to a report of a shooting and found two people with gunshot wounds. Police say one of the victims, identified…
3 charged in drive-by shooting at east Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three people are in custody after a drive-by shooting the night of Tuesday, July 23, at a Griffin Street home. Charles Key, 28, John Ferrell, 25, and Jacobe Snipes, 18, are each charged with three counts…
WWE wrestler Jerry Lawler files suit over son's death at Hardeman Co. jail
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a West Tennessee county where his son suffered a fatal injury while incarcerated. Brian…
4 injured in boat explosion at Pickwick Landing State Park
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating a boat explosion Saturday morning at Pickwick Landing State Park that left four people injured. TWRA says they responded to a report about a boat exploding around 11:15 a.m.…
Dump truck involved in Highway 412 crash near Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Monday morning near Lexington involving a dump truck. THP says the crash happened on Highway 412 near Sand Ridge Road. A dump truck and at least two other vehicles…
Investigation continues after car found in Lake Graham
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office is still investigating a car found Saturday in Lake Graham. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes says investigators have not found anything suspicious inside the car at this time. Mapes previously said…
Local leaders encourage teachers and students at 'Back to School Community Prayer'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Prayer is what local leaders in Jackson-Madison County encouraged in Sunday evening's community wide prayer service. Public and private school teachers along with students came to the Carl Perkins Center to pray together for the upcoming school…
A mourning mother protests against gun violence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Stop taking people lives because you leaving broken homes," said Faye Ware, mother of B.J Long. Faye Ware took to social media in Muse Park Sunday afternoon to urge people…
Local artists showcase work at art show
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - Local artists were invited to showcase their art on Sunday. Artists Roy Hawkins Jr. and Ella Mae Fuller-Clark, both from Brownsville, say they were invited by the Dunbar Carver Museum to showcase their art. Both artists say…
Tax free weekend comes to an end
JACKSON, Tenn. - With tax free weekend, shoppers are flocking to stores to find the best buys. Shoppers from all over the Hub City came out to Academy Sports and Outdoors in…
Man hiding in woods arrested, charged after Sunday morning shooting
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a shooting Sunday morning in Martin. The Martin Police Department say they responded to a call right after 10 a.m. Sunday on North McCombs Street in Martin.…
Navy presents Purple Heart to family of WWII veteran
MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- A late World War II veteran is being recognized for his heroism 70 years later. The family of Seaman First Class James Cunningham of Jackson met Saturday at the Navy Operational Support Center in Millington, where his…
Car discovered underwater in Lake Graham
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County authorities investigate a car that was found in Lake Graham Saturday morning. "It was just one of those strange calls you didn't expect on a Saturday…
