Mobile home fire kills three dogs
HALLS, Tenn.--Three dogs died in a Wednesday afternoon mobile home fire in Halls, according to the Halls Fire Department. The Halls Fire Department says a fire broke out around 12:20 p.m.…
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Local officers ramp up enforcement for 'Booze It & Lose It' campaign
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Nobody wants to knock on anybody's door and tell them their loved one isn't coming home," Sgt. Joseph Gill of the Madison County Sheriff's…
Driver sentenced to 10 years in 2016 high-speed car chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man has been sentenced to 10 years after a high-speed car chase in March 2016 that ended in midtown Jackson. Sangria Baker was convicted by a Madison County…
Kilgore Flares plant in Hardeman Co. to expand, create jobs
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — Hardeman County Mayor Jimmy Sain and Kilgore Flares in Toone has announced that the plant will stay in the county and expand the operation in early 2018. With 12 states wanting the factory to move, Kilgore representatives…
Liberty Tech culinary arts students host open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Liberty Tech Magnet High School put down their pencils Wednesday to head to the kitchen. The culinary arts class hosted an open house to show appreciation…
Tennessee State University alumni in Jackson donate to school's food pantry
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local Tennessee State University alumni are stepping up and giving back in a big way. The Jackson Alumni Chapter is giving food and toiletry items to the Tennessee State…
UT Martin chancellor says he will not sign SGA concealed carry resolution
MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Keith Carver released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying he will not sign the Student Government Association resolution in support of students carrying concealed weapons on campus. Dr.…
Kilgore/Chemring plant in Hardeman Co. to expand, create jobs
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- In some positive news for the West Tennessee workforce, Kilgore/Chemring Countermeasures has announced they will reinvest in their manufacturing plant in Toone. Kilgore/Chemring and Hardeman County…
Traffic safety leaders recognized with Highway Safety awards banquet
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn -- Each year the Tennessee Highway Safety Office recognizes law enforcement personnel across the state for their achievements. From seat belt enforcement to distracted driving awards, more than a…
Toone double murder suspect's case bound over to grand jury
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn -- A woman charged in the double murder of a father and son appears in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. Erica Beard is charged with one count…
JPD: Two-vehicle crash in north Jackson sends one to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn.- A woman was sent to an area hospital after a car crash in north Jackson, Tuesday night. Jackson police said the drivers of a car and pickup truck collided at…
Boys and Girls Club children enjoy free Christmas dinner
JACKSON, Tenn. --Many children have full bellies Tuesday night after a delicious holiday meal. A little more than 100 children from the Jackson Boys and Girls Club enjoyed a free…
Area children have opportunity to "Shop with a Cop"
JACKSON, Tenn.-Children had the opportunity to see law enforcement in a different light for an annual event. 20 children selected by the Salvation Army shopped for Christmas presents with Jackson…
Officials take bids to clean up landfill in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents in Benton County learn what some are calling a dangerous landfill in the heart of their community is finally on its way out. It's been a long…
UT Martin SGA president signs controversial concealed carry resolution
MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee at Martin Student Government Association President Jordan Long has passed a resolution to allow students to carry weapons on campus. [caption id="attachment_243220" align="alignleft"…
