JPD: Suspect in deadly shooting apprehended
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspected gunman, in a deadly shooting, has been taken into custody in Oakfield Tennessee which is located in North Madison County. Zion Ross was wanted by the Jackson…
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Jimmy Eldridge announces he will be running for mayor of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A big announcement Friday afternoon at City Hall, as state representative Jimmy Eldridge took the podium to say he is hoping to take the knowledge and experience he…
Seven suspects indicted on federal drug trafficking charges
JACKSON, Tenn.--Seven suspects from West Tennessee have been indicted for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of actual meth or ICE, according to the U.S. District Attorney's Office. An 18-count indictment was returned earlier this week but it remained…
THP: Car crash near Bolivar claims life of driver
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed one person has died in a three vehicle crash in Hardeman County. According to the THP, the crash happened on Highway 125, south of…
Entrepreneurs celebrate 17th Annual Jewel Awards
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Oman Arena turned into an elegant dining hall Friday evening for the 17th Annual Jewel Awards. Organizers say it is a time for the community to celebrate people who have…
Stew benefit held for Madison Co. Sheriff's deputy with cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. — An officer tasked with helping others is getting a little help of his own from those in the community. "You couldn't ask for a better guy than Mark," Jackson…
'Men on the Move' tour makes final stop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city councilman Johnny Dodd wrapped up his 'Men on the Move' tour Friday. The men greeted students outside of Community Montessori school on their final…
JSCC held community remembrance & dedication for lynching victims of Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College held a community remembrance and a dedication of lynching site soil for the lynching victims of Madison County Friday in Ayers auditorium. Three…
Medina schools placed on lockdown after threatening Snapchat post
GIBSON CO., Tenn. -- In Gibson County, the Medina schools were placed on a soft lockdown Friday. Authorities say Snapchat posts led to Gibson County deputies and Medina police at all three schools in the city as a precaution. Gibson…
South Elementary School held Black History Month program
South Elementary School had their black history month program Friday morning. "In this black history program we're gonna show the diversity we have here at this school," Paulette Harvison,…
Social media threat targets Liberty Tech HS; Officials say no merit found
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As students got off the bus at Liberty Tech High School Friday morning they were met by a heavy police presence. "I just thought here we go again…
UT Martin announces new provost & vice chancellor for academic affairs
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, announced the selection of Dr. Philip Acree Cavalier as the university’s new provost and vice chancellor for academic…
7 indicted in West Tennessee meth conspiracy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seven West Tennesseans have been indicted after an investigation into a methamphetamine conspiracy, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. According to a news release, the suspects were arrested Thursday…
THP responds to overturned FedEx truck on I-40
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a crash Friday around 9:45 a.m. on Interstate 40 near mile marker 120. THP has confirmed there is an overturned FedEx truck.…
Medina schools on lock down due to social media threat
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina Police Chief Jason Oliver has confirmed all South Gibson County Schools are on a soft lock down due to threats posted on social media. Police have not…
