Family raises money for cancer patient
JACKSON, Tenn.--Family and friends are aiming to raise money for a man with terminal cancer. Friends are stepping up to support Mitch Collins who is suffering from the disease. They've already started cooking…
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Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosts the 2018 Tennessee State Cluster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Delta Sigma Theta sorority is hosting the 2018 Tennessee State Cluster in Jackson. Mayor Jerry Gist along with 700 to 1,000 sorority members and guests from Tennessee gathered…
Singer, author Irlene Mandrell visits Trinity Christian Academy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A country star and author is in town Friday night to help Trinity Christian Academy. Irlene Mandrell, one of the three Mandrell sisters who at one time had a network…
Man faces drug counts after allegedly running from Weakley Co. deputies
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies have arrested a man in Weakley County on drug charges. A deputy went to an apartment Thursday on Travis Road to serve an arrest warrant, according to a release from the Weakley County Sheriff's Department. Officers…
Chester Co. High School reviews safety protocols in active shooter training
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — The shooting at a Kentucky high school has schools around the country not only mourning the victims but reviewing their own safety protocols. "Hopefully it will never…
BREAKING: Jackson police ID victim in deadly hit-and-run
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have released the identity of a pedestrian killed Thursday night in a hit-and-run on the 45 Bypass. Alexander Faust, 24, of Chester County was killed in the…
Man charged in Toone double homicide appears in court
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One of the five people charged in the double homicide of 38-year-old Joe Robertson and his 13-year-old son, Javarrie, made a brief court appearance Friday. Marquenton Williams, 28,…
Gibson Electric Membership Corporation awarded $1.3M broadband grant
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Haslam announced Friday that Gibson Electric Membership Corporation has been awarded a $1.3 million broadband internet grant. The $1,353,148.14 grant was awarded through the state's Broadband Accessibility Grant Program, according to a release from…
Home invasion reported in Madison County; Sheriff's Office investigating
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigating a home invasion and burglary in the 100 block of New Deal Road in northeast Madison County. Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes said deputies responded shortly after 10 a.m.…
2 face meth charges after search of Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people face drug charges after deputies find close to half an ounce of meth while searching a home. The Weakley County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant Jan. 2 at a home in the 12000…
Man dies in Weakley Co. ATV wreck
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed Wednesday morning in an ATV wreck in rural Weakley County. Robert F. Weddle, 71, was killed when the Polaris Ranger he was driving in a field turned over on him, according to…
Potholes following recent ice and snow cause headaches for local drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The recent ice covered roads have resulted in an even bigger problem for drivers; potholes. Even though most drivers try to avoid them, what happens when you can't? If…
Multiple law enforcement agencies converge on north Jackson neighborhood
JACKSON, Tenn.--A SWAT team could be seen searching a house in north Jackson early Thursday evening. The SWAT van as well as several law enforcement vehicles lined the 30 block of the Robin Hood Lane. Representatives from the Jackson Police…
Jackson Police: Pedestrian killed, struck by vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Police confirm one person is dead after being struck by a vehicle at 45 bypass near North Parkway Thursday night. Jackson Police stopped the vehicle and a suspect is in custody. Police have not identified the victim or…
Third of fourth provost candidate interviewed at UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn.--The third of four candidates in the running for University of Tennessee at Martin's new university provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs was interviewed Thursday evening. Each candidate will participate in an open forum session during which members…
