Voting on Election Day: What to know
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day, and several positions are left for voters to decide on throughout their counties and cities. Voters in Henderson and Chester counties will…
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Man arrested in Weakley Co. hit-and-run; woman wanted on same charge
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man they say was involved in an October hit-and-run on Ralston Road. Thomas Joseph Koker Jr., 48,…
19-year-old woman killed in Savannah shooting; 2 in custody
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Police say two suspects are in custody in connection with a weekend shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead. Haley Wilcutt, 19, was killed in the shooting that took place just before 4 p.m. Sunday in the…
JSCC cancels evening classes due to possible severe weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has canceled all classes starting after 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at all locations, due to the threat of severe weather. Classes will resume at 8 a.m. Tuesday. The school notified students via…
JMCSS cancels after-school activities, work session due to weather threat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System have canceled all after-school extracurricular activities for Monday, Nov. 5, due to the threat of severe weather. The school system announced the cancellation on their Twitter account. ‼️Due to the…
Sheriff's office says man was erroneously identified as shooting suspect
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office says a man was erroneously identified as a suspect in a recent shooting. Jeremiah Mays is not a suspect in the Nov. 1 shooting in which he had previously been identified…
Deputies say Weakley Co. woman held naked burglar at gunpoint
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after a Weakley County woman caught a naked burglar in her bedroom Friday night, according to the sheriff's office. According to a news release, the woman told investigators she woke…
Carroll Co. teen reunites with family, says she was abducted Halloween night
BRUCETON, Tenn. -- Acia Ross, 13, says she first met her alleged abductor three days before Halloween. She says she felt uncomfortable when meeting him and never wanted to see him…
Cheer team prepares for big competition
NEAR DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cheer moms and dads gathered at the Carl Perkins Center to see the Jackson Elite Cheerleaders showcase their skills. The Jackson Elite competitive cheerleaders prepare for all their…
High school bands geared up for 'Bodacious Battle of the Bands'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We want to make sure that the sound is great, we want to make sure that we hear that sound quality," said the head judge, Warren…
Pet of the Week: Meet Adora
Say hello to Adora! Adora loves going for a romp around the park, a long ride through the country or simply snuggling up on the sofa to watch your favorite movie. She gets…
Local Jewish community holds memorial service for Pittsburgh shooting victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every week, the B'nai Israel synagogue in Jackson has a Shabbat service. Friday night they were joined by the community for a special gathering. The congregation remembered the lives…
Local business leaders gather at First Friday Forum
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Business developers enjoyed a First Friday Forum with new upcoming businesses. During the forum at First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson, organizers from Hub City Brewing…
Fraternity at UT Martin suspended after hazing allegations
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Tennessee at Martin is on suspension. "Both a violation of student conduct and potentially hazing issues, which also is a violation…
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates $35K in food to RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local nonprofit received a donation to help those in need. The Latter Day Saints presented RIFA with a large donation Friday, giving them $35,000 worth of food. Soup, peanut butter, spaghetti and gelatin were just some of…
