Local restaurants expect big crowds for first Titans playoff in 9 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans will head to the playoffs this weekend for the first time in nine years. Local businesses said they expect big crowds for the game. Staff…
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3 inmates, 2 others charged in contraband conspiracy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Madison County jail inmates and two women are charged after allegedly bringing in and conspiring to bring cell phones into the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex. Evading arrest, drug possession with intent,…
Woman charged after $16,000 in merchandise stolen from Sears
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is charged in connection with a theft from Sears, with more than $16,000 in merchandise stolen from the North Jackson store. Takeea Douglass, 25, is charged with theft of property over $10,000. According to court…
Tennessee's suicide rate hit record high in 2016
NASHVILLE -- Tennessee's suicide rate hit a record high in 2016, according to a news release from the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. In any given day, three people in Tennessee die by suicide, according to the release. While the suicide…
TDOT announces upcoming lane closures on 45 Bypass at I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced lane closures coming Monday and Tuesday for the 45 Bypass at the Interstate 40 overpass. There will be temporary lane closures from…
REMINDER: JMCSS buses, classes on 2-hour delay Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. — Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System have announced classes and buses will operate on a two-hour delay Friday, Jan. 5, with all buildings opening at regular times for students to be dropped off. Breakfast will be…
Fire breaks out in vacant house in Crockett County
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A fire breaks out Thursday night at a vacant home in Crockett County. The home was located at the 200 block of Burns Street in Alamo. Neighbors reported seeing big flames at the top of the house…
Local organizations make sure those without a home stay warm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There have been 12 confirmed deaths across the country as a direct result of the cold weather, so local organizations are doing what they can to make sure…
TBI raises human trafficking awareness through social media campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is raising awareness this month about the ongoing issue of human trafficking. Since 2014, through the TBI's "It Has to Stop" campaign on…
School closings & delays for Friday, Jan. 5, 2018
The following schools will be closed or delayed Friday, Jan. 5, due to cold weather or illness: Benton County Schools Jackson-Madison County School System - two hour delay McNairy County Schools Jackson State Community College - opening at 10 a.m.
Tips to keep your car running in the cold
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We have probably around 50 percent to 70 percent more vehicles than normal," Joshua Burns Jr., a service writer at Old Hickory Car Care, said. The colder than normal…
Smooth start to classes Thursday for JMCSS as buses ran on 2-hour delay
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System went back to school Thursday, but the frigid conditions caused a few changes for bus riders. There was a two hour delay for Jackson-Madison…
Jackson General asks those with flu symptoms to not visit hospital patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An increase in flu cases prompted a short term change in the visitation policy at Jackson's biggest hospital. Visitors beware. Signs at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital say they will…
Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting girlfriend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of kidnapping and assaulting his girlfriend in December was arraigned Thursday in Jackson City Court. Marcus Graves, 29,…
Man arrested after missing Nashville girl found at Jackson motel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man was arrested after a missing 12-year-old girl from Nashville was found at a Jackson motel. Rakedious Snipes, 23, is charged with false reports and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Jackson police were…
