Middle schooler wins fire-prevention poster contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department presented an award to a middle school student who won first place for his fire prevention poster. Jon Williamson is a seventh grader at Jackson…
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Leaders Credit Union holds ribbon cutting & open house for new branch
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union held their ribbon cutting and open house Wednesday for their newest branch. The open house was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to give people…
Man arrested on drug charges after Weakley Co. traffic stop
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop Monday in Weakley County. John O'Callaghan is charged with possession of schedule II and possession of drug paraphernalia.…
1 in custody after deputies recover vehicle reported stolen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person is in custody after a vehicle reported stolen was found in south Jackson, according to Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes. Mapes said deputies responded around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday to the home on Herron Grove…
US Marshals, Benton Co. deputies capture fugitive in Camden
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals and Benton County deputies captured a wanted man Tuesday in Camden. Jon Anthony Solberg, 38, of Camden was captured Tuesday, according to the U.S. Marshals…
Future business owners gather at "The Co" for pitch night
JACKSON, Tenn -- Emerging business owners gather at "The Co" Tuesday night to showcase their work. It is part of a program aimed at encouraging up-and-coming companies to thrive in west…
Steak Escape holds grand opening in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new sandwich shop held its grand opening Tuesday afternoon in north Jackson. The Jackson Chamber and Mayor Jerry Gist were there for the ribbon cutting in celebration of…
Jackson police search for Dollar General robbery suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have confirmed a robbery Tuesday night at the Dollar General on Campbell Street near North Highland Avenue. The robbery was reported around 9:30 p.m. Police say the suspect threatened a cashier at gunpoint. Police describe the…
'Go Red Sofa Selfie Tour' spotlights heart health in women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of National Heart Month, the traveling red sofa is back. In support of the West Tennessee "Go Red for Women" campaign, the American Heart Association and…
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Schools closed due to illness
BRUCETON, Tenn. -- A local school district is closing this week. Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School Principal Joe Norval says Hollow Rock-Bruceton Schools grades K-12 will be closed the rest of the week Feb. 7-9 due to illness.
Burglary suspect remains on loose after Benton Co. chase
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County and Benton County deputies had a busy Tuesday morning as they searched for a burglary suspect on the run. Officials say it started as…
Local man helps students get back on track, one haircut at a time
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For 27-year-old Deshun Womack, it was an easy decision to volunteer his time at the Best Academy in the Parkview Learning Center. He got the idea to give out…
9 charged in alleged Obion Co. meth operation
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A case unsealed in federal court details the arrests of nine people charged in an alleged methamphetamine operation in northwest Tennessee. Those charged in the case are Saul…
Man charged in high-speed chase with baby in car
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is behind bars after authorities say he led officers on a high-speed chase. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher says 38-year-old Joseph Curtis led Benton County deputies…
Trial date set for suspects in deadly Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men accused of killing another man at a west Jackson apartment complex in January 2016 are now scheduled for trial. Judge Kyle Atkins denied a motion Tuesday morning…
