Jackson City Council approves $9 million loan for streets, other upgrades
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a $9 million loan. The loan is for next fiscal year starting July 1. The city…
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More land coming to industrial park near McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly six acres of land could be added to the city's industrial park in west Jackson. "We bought some industrial property that we needed desperately out west," Mayor Jerry…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office vehicle hits school bus
PINSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a Madison County Sheriff's Office vehicle hit a Jackson-Madison County School System bus Tuesday afternoon. No injuries have been reported, according to the THP and Jackson-Madison County School System officials. The crash…
TBI: Murfreesboro man charged with sexual exploitation of minor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- A TBI investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Murfreesboro man on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. David Dehoff, 31, was arrested Tuesday after TBI agents executed a search warrant at his residence, according…
Authorities search for burglary suspect in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State and local law enforcement were out Tuesday morning in Benton County following a burglary and a chase involving two suspects. Sheriff Kenny Christopher says they have…
4 arrested, accused in large cocaine selling operation
JACKSON, Tenn -- A joint investigation between federal, state, and local law enforcement officers has led to the arrests and indictments of multiple suspects. Four west Tennessee residents who investigators say are…
Jackson Charter Review committee meets
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The city of Jackson's Charter Review committee met Monday night. The meeting was held to discuss possible revisions to the Jackson city charter. One of the topics discussed is the payment…
With deadly house fires on the rise, experts talk fire safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This January was the third deadliest month for fires across Tennessee, and according to Communications Director for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Kevin Walters, they…
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…
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…
