Brownsville woman in her 80s defends home from intruder
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local woman proves, no matter your age, you can still protect yourself in your own home. "People are tired of being victimized, so she refused to be…
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Local agencies team up with TBI for navigation training
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Several agencies from across West Tennessee joined the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday to train on navigating rough terrain without a GPS or cell phone. "We're taking…
School voucher bill advances in House of Representatives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If passed, Bill 939 will allow families with a certain income to use school vouchers to choose what school their student attends. This will include the ability to go…
TWRA: Deer killed in Chester Co. negative for chronic wasting disease
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A deer found last month in a Chester County man's yard has tested negative for chronic wasting disease. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed the test results Wednesday. The deer did show signs similar to the effects…
Police, TBI investigate suspicious death in Savannah
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the victim as 50-year-old Jeffery Steven White. The TBI says they are assisting the Savannah Police Department in the death investigation. Earlier story: HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Multiple agencies are investigating what they…
Group spreads awareness of human trafficking in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn-- Tuesday night, West Tennesseans learned more about human trafficking internationally and locally. Leaders of S.W.A.G, Sisters With Aspiring Goals, hope to spread awareness of human trafficking within Tennessee. Organizers…
Committee plans to finish new southern bypass and Bemis Park soon
JACKSON, Tenn-- Members of the Bemis Historical Society listened to updates on local projects given by Stan Pilant from the Jackson Planning Committee. Pilant informed the members on plans to…
Community members attend second candidate forum
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP hosted a second forum for candidates for City of Jackson Mayor and Jackson City Council. The forum was split into two nights,…
Councilman Johnny Dodd campaigns for another term
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson City Councilman Johnny Dodd kicks off his campaign to represent District 2. Dodd has held that seat since 1999. Dodd along with 30 family members and friends…
Memorial service in Jackson celebrates life of John Kilzer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- John Kilzer was an icon in West Tennessee — a Jackson Central-Merry basketball player who went on to play at Memphis State, a college professor, an accomplished musician,…
Man gives back with free haircuts at RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since he was 15, Marty Davis has been cutting hair. "I ended up coming to Jackson and getting licensed as of October of last year," he…
Flood recovery raises questions about lost, found property
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- As the Tennessee River recedes, residents are starting to find out what property they're missing. "You can see sand piled up and debris everywhere, and people are…
Bobrick Washroom Equipment to add 25 jobs with $6M expansion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is expanding, bringing more jobs to West Tennessee. Jackson Chamber leaders and state officials gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc. facility as…
Jackson Christian hosts career day for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at one north Jackson school got a chance to start their career planning. Jackson Christian's Elementary School hosted their second annual career day Tuesday. Businesses from across the community, including a neonatal nurse, a park ranger…
Committee approves questions for JMCSS superintendent evaluation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board approve questions to evaluate the superintendent. School board members met Tuesday morning to review the questions. Back in November, the Superintendent Evaluation Committee began condensing the forms and taking out…
