Mother, daughter charged in deadly stabbing arraigned in court
JACKSON, Tenn. — A mother and daughter were arraigned in court Monday morning on charges from a stabbing that left a man dead. Facing a count of voluntary manslaughter, Ebony Pruitt…
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Man accused of holding woman for a week inside east Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces multiple charges including false imprisonment after a woman tells police he held her against her will and assaulted her at an east Jackson home. Benjamin Browning…
Man arrested, accused of trying to steal over $500 in items from Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces a shoplifting charge on accusations of attempting to leave Walmart with a shopping cart without paying for the items. Andre Overstreet is charged with theft of property…
4 arrested after 2-year crack cocaine investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four men from Jackson and Crockett County have been arrested after a two-year investigation into trafficking of crack cocaine, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. In a news conference…
Madison Co. commissioners table wheel tax, approve renaming bridges
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- County commissioners spent an hour Monday morning discussing the wheel tax. "There really was no understanding of how it would read, how it would affect the voters,…
THP huddles up against drunk driving Super Bowl weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Super Bowl Sunday; one of the biggest days of the year for some football fans, but Tennessee Highway Patrol representatives say it's a big day for them…
Football fans enjoy Super Bowl at local sports bar
JACKSON, Tenn -- Football fans could be seen enjoying the atmosphere only super bowl Sunday has to offer, at a local sports bar and grill in Jackson. Guests enjoyed food and…
Tactical training teaches officers to render aid during active shooter situation
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — A mass shooting close to home is something no one wants to imagine, but officers in West Tennessee are making sure they're prepared if it happened here.…
Elderly man found dead in home after fire
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- A deadly house fire claims the life of an elderly man. Brownsville police say the fire started around 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon in the 700 block of Hayes…
Local kids celebrate national holiday at the library
JACKSON, Tenn -- February 3rd marks national "Bring your child to the library" day. Kids got to celebrate the holiday with a special guest. Llama llama in his red pajamas made…
Models put their best foot forward to benefit St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Civic Center became a runway Saturday night at Lights, Camera, Fashion, an event raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "This program is about empowering girls…
Local group hosts "Go Red" luncheon for heart disease and prevention
JACKSON, Tenn. — One of the major focuses of the month of February is heart health awareness. Many are wearing red this weekend for heart disease, the number one killer…
Community remembers tornado that tore through Union University 10 years ago
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Almost 10 years ago, an entire university community watched as as a destructive EF-4 tornado tore through their campus. Friday, they came together to give thanks that none…
Traffic alert: City approves temporary road closure
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The city of Jackson has approved a temporary road closure. The west bound lane of Ashport Road, from Leisure Lane to Old Stage Road, will be closed on Monday, Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. For…
Local sorority dances to promote "Pink Goes Red" event
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local sorority held a "Pink Goes Red" event in east Jackson Friday to kick off Heart Health month. Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha invited the community to join…
