Protect the Protectors: First responders gifted home security devices
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — First responders work to protect us every day, but one company is hoping to protect them with a new device. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner works…
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New bridge among several upgrades at Chickasaw State Park
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chickasaw State Park is getting upgraded across the board. "We're here today to cut a ribbon to celebrate the reopening of the bridge across Lake Placid,"…
Overgrown grass could cost Jackson residents hefty fines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workers get out in the hot sun Wednesday to mow the grass. They are making sure the lawns are nice and neat. "Every day. Every day on grass," Gary Hardee…
U of M Lambuth gets FedEx call center, creates 50 jobs for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- FedEx plans to open a new IT call center at the University of Memphis Lambuth campus. The company and university made the joint announcement Wednesday at a reception…
TDOT to suspend lane closures for Memorial Day weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Though there could still be a lot of people on the road this Memorial Day weekend, at least you will not have to worry about construction. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced Wednesday they will suspend all construction-related lane…
Local hospital recognized as 'baby-friendly' facility
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local hospital has been recognized as "baby friendly." Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been designated as a "baby-friendly" breastfeeding facility. They are the first in West Tennessee to…
2 juveniles in custody after escape in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two juveniles are back in custody after they escaped while being transported through Haywood County. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office has confirmed two juveniles escaped in Haywood County while being taken through the area by another…
No injuries after tractor-trailer spills diesel fuel in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- No injuries have been reported after a tractor-trailer overturned Wednesday morning in Humboldt. The Humboldt Fire Department says the truck overturned around 4 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 152 West, spilling about 100 gallons of diesel fuel in…
2 women charged with prostitution after undercover operation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two women are facing prostitution charges after an undercover investigation in Jackson this week. Chanda Dotson, 33, and Mauriesha Telford, 21, were arraigned in Jackson City Court Wednesday after arranging to meet an undercover investigator Tuesday at…
Man killed in Monday wreck near Savannah
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed and another injured in a crash Monday near Savannah. According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, 60-year-old David Hutton, of Lutts, died in the crash. Another man, 49-year-old Johnny Middleton, of Savannah,…
3 indicted after indoor marijuana growing operation found in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three suspects are facing federal drug trafficking charges on accusations of growing and attempting to sell marijuana. The Jackson Metro Narcotics Unit searched a home May…
Local guidance counselor wishes students well with 500-plus personal, hand-written notes
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at a local elementary school receive a special farewell from their guidance counselor. Franklin Davenport from Haywood Elementary School in Brownsville has written a personal note…
Police investigating after video goes viral of woman run over by car
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police are investigating after a woman was run over by a car at a local mall...and it was all caught on camera. In the viral video, Jackson police said two women got into an argument in the Old…
2018 West TN Heart Walk Kick-Off Lunch
JACKSON, Tenn.--One in three people will die from cardiovascular disease or stroke. So, West Tennesseans are supporting the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Tuesday, the American Heart Association hosted a football themed…
Pet owners say multiple dogs have gone missing in local community
SELMER, Tenn. — Pet owners in one community are coming together after they say multiple dogs have gone missing from their homes. For Bonda Cummings, her Yorkie, Cooper, is…
