Crews clean up after severe storms rip roof from motel
RIPLEY, Tenn. — Crews work to pick up what's left of a motel roof, hours after a round of severe storms blew it completely off the building. "It's a complete…
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'Opioid Hearse' rolls into Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 'Opioid Hearse' rolled into Ridgecrest Cemetery Friday morning. "This is a message that no one wants to lose a loved one, and we've lost too many in…
BREAKING: At least 10 people involved in afternoon thefts from Academy Sports, police say
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police responded Friday afternoon to a report of several people taking merchandise from a local sporting goods store. Police responded to a call around 4:45 p.m. at Academy Sports + Outdoors in north Jackson. According to Jackson…
Jackson police ask for help to ID person of interest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a shoplifting last week. Police say the shoplifting was reported June 15 at the Flash Market on Hollywood Drive, according to a…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office searching for burglary suspect
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man suspected of two burglaries. According to a news release, Kevin James Farris, 30, is suspected in a theft on Parkburg Road earlier this month, when a…
TN Suicide Prevention Network asks for support for new license plate
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network has announced a new statewide licence plate, and they need pre-orders to make the plate a reality. The group shared the design of the plate Friday. TSPN must collect 1,000 order reservations before…
Camden lottery player wins $1,000 a day for life
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A lucky lottery player in Camden has hit the big time, winning $1,000 a day for life. The unnamed winner is the first in the state to win this particular "Cash 4 Life" prize, according to…
Severe weather causes storm damage across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The severe weather Thursday was over as quickly as it came, but for some West Tennesseans, the cleanup had just begun. "I heard a big creaking and I…
NAACP hosts candidate forum
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local elections will be taking place across the nation. This is the time for candidates to introduce themselves and campaign to members of their community. Thursday, the Jackson-Madison County branch…
Case dismissed after woman runs over another woman near Chuck E. Cheese
JACKSON, Tenn.--The charges against a woman accused of running over another woman last month have been dropped. Marie Haynes was charged with attempted first degree murder after allegedly hitting a…
Voters meet City of Henderson candidates
HENDERSON, Tenn.--Candidates for the City of Henderson met with voters. The candidates took the stage at Henderson's City Hall Thursday night. The positions up for election include Mayor, County Clerk, and…
UPDATE: Contestants practice their talents for night 2 of Miss Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Center had the speakers turned up as Miss Tennessee contestants practiced their talents for Thursday night's show. Miss Mid South Amber Reed says they…
Reading program aims to prevent summer learning loss
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program is promoting student reading during the summer months to prevent learning loss. "Reading: A Recipe for Success" is a four-week program. They are partnered with Westwood Community…
Music museum in downtown Jackson receives $50K state grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Music comes out of West Tennessee and the Delta like crops," said Kevin Triplett, commissioner of tourism development for Tennessee. Music history will continue to grow here in…
Fire station re-opens after being damaged in 2014 blaze
BRUCETON, Tenn. — Bruceton Fire Chief James Sloan is used to fighting fires, but typically not within his own building. "It was a very rough day in Bruceton, but…
