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Madison Co. Sheriff warns of inheritance scam

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr is warning residents of a new scam targeting widows and those receiving inheritance funds. The sheriff's office says they have received calls about email scams, promising widows inheritance money if they…

Man charged in uncle's stabbing death appears in court

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man charged in his uncle's death Sunday night at a Dyersburg home appeared in court Friday morning. Demarius Watson, 22, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his great-uncle, Johnnie Watson, 70. Police say…

JMC School Board prepares for new school year

JACKSON, Tenn. --School starts back in less than a month and teachers in the Jackson-Madison County School System are looking to work with the school board for a successful year. Janis Carrol is…

Annual "Walk to End Alzheimer's" holds kick-off event

JACKSON, Tenn.--An annual walk benefiting those with Alzheimer's and Dementia held its kick-off event, Thursday. The Alzheimer's Association of West Tennessee held a luncheon at the Old Country Store to kick off its yearly…

TDEC discusses future of Camden landfill

CAMDEN, Tenn.--Camden community members gathered to learn more about the status of a landfill. The Tennessee Department Environment and Conservation hosted a meeting Thursday night at the Benton County Courthouse. They discussed closing the…

Flooding causes problems at North Plaza shopping center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rain filled the parking lot of a Hub City shopping center Wednesday, causing trouble for many. Campbell Street Church of Christ Preacher Danny Sorrell's evening at the gym took an unexpected turn. "There was water up above…

UPDATE: Man charged with murder in uncle's death in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police have confirmed a man is in custody after a man was found dead in his home on Harrell Avenue Sunday night. Police say 22-year-old Demarius Watson is charged with first-degree murder in the death of…

Lexington police identify man who drowned at Beech Lake

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington police have identified a man who died Tuesday while swimming at Beech Lake as 29-year-old James Pack, of Pinson. Police say officers, along with rescue and emergency medical personnel, responded to a report of multiple potential…

Hardin Co. man found guilty of possessing explosive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hardin County man has been found guilty of illegally possession an explosive device in 2018. In a news release, the U.S. Attorney's Office says Jonathan White, 41, met with undercover agents and provided them with a…

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