Owner of El Ranchito restaurant opens up about deadly shooting
BOLIVAR, Tenn -- Exactly two weeks ago police say 19-year-old Michael Ruiz was shot and killed at El Ranchito restaurant in Bolivar. The owner of that restaurant, Maria Howell, is…
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Jackson-Madison County General Hospital opens perinatal bereavement room
JACKSON, Tenn.--Families dealing with the loss of a newborn baby now have a new safe place to go at a local hospital. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital hosted their opening for the perinatal bereavement…
Jackson-Madison Co. Library holds events to commemorate Dr. King's tragic death
JACKSON, Tenn.--As the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. nears, the Jackson-Madison County Library will be hosting several special events to honor his legacy and to commemorate…
Memphis commemorates 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- All sights will be set on Memphis Wednesday to remember the nation's most prominent civil rights leader who was shot and killed while in the Bluff City…
JMCSS asks City Council for money to build new school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a 7-to-1 vote Tuesday, Jackson City Council members agree to form a committee to explore the possibility of funding a a new Jackson-Madison County School. Jackson City Councilman Harvey Buchanan voted for the committee. "Education is…
City Council approves charter changes, building purchase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a unanimous vote Tuesday, Jackson City Council members agree to purchase a piece of property on Airways Boulevard for $220,000. Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist says the Parks Maintenance…
New bill passes TN House helping domestic abuse victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new bill passed Monday in the Tennessee House. It will make it easier for victims of domestic abuse to get off their abuser's phone plan. "They have…
Martin police investigate report of armed robbery near UTM campus
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a reported kidnapping, robbery and assault near the University of Tennessee at Martin campus. Police responded to a reported robbery just before 12:30 a.m. last Friday. Two men told police they were pistol whipped…
Tips to remember as potential severe weather approaches
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Even though it was warm and sunny most of the day, severe weather is expected for parts of West Tennessee Tuesday afternoon and into the night. "Right…
Henry Co. opens schools as storm shelters
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Due to the threat of severe weather, three schools in Henry County will be open Tuesday night as tornado shelters. These schools include Henry Elementary School, Inman Middle School and Harrelson School. If you need a place…
JSCC cancels afternoon classes & events, including concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- All Jackson State Community College classes and events starting at 4 p.m. or later on Tuesday, April 3, have been canceled, according to a release from the school. The Duo Guitiano concert has also been canceled. Parts…
Body found in vehicle identified as missing man
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a body found Monday inside a vehicle off East Chester Street is a man who was reported missing last week. Martisse Randle was reported missing to Jackson police on March 29. Police say…
Sheriff's office releases identity of inmate who died at Weakley Co. jail
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of a man who died Monday while serving time at the jail. Danny Joe Boane, 35, of Martin died Monday morning after having a seizure at the…
Brownsville residents 'Light It Up Blue' for autism awareness
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- April 2 marks 'World Autism Awareness Day', an opportunity to recognize and support all children and adults with autism. Monday afternoon, community members in one city rallied together to…
Brownsville police investigate 'smash & grab' at discount store
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- Brownsville police are investigating a 'smash and grab' at a local discount store. It happened around 3:30 a.m., Monday morning at the Dollar General right off Main Street.…
