JSCC receives special designation for veterans resources
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college continues to help student who have served our country. "As a veteran, I care about my veteran brothers and sisters," Bobert Shumpert, a veteran and…
Local News
Construction begins on I-40 expansion in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Construction crews worked Thursday on a ramp at the Highway 45 Bypass and Interstate 40 in Jackson. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said it is part of a…
US Attorney: Known gang member sentenced to 12 years on drug offenses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man authorities say is a known gang member has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison on drug offenses. Terrence Whiteside, 34, of Jackson…
Second juvenile suspect arrested in Milan shooting
MILAN, Tenn. -- A second suspect has been arrested in a Milan shooting that left two men dead. Two 17-year-old juveniles are now each charged with two counts of first-degree murder, according…
UPDATE: Scene clear after suspicious package scare, EMA director says
UPDATE -- The scene is clear after a Thursday morning suspicious package scare in downtown Jackson. The federal courthouse is back open after crews investigated the report of a suspicious package, according to EMA Director Marty Clements. Clements said crews…
Gov. Bill Haslam considering US Senate bid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam says he is considering running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retirement of his friend Bob Corker. Haslam told reporters Thursday that…
United Way volunteers use technology to combat human trafficking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The United Way of West Tennessee is lending a helping hand to authorities in the fight against human trafficking. Hotel rooms across the country are being used as…
Family, friends remember two killed in Milan shooting
MILAN, Tenn.-About 50 community members, families and friends gathered outside the Meadows of Milan apartment complex Wednesday night to remember Troy Whitmore II, 19 and Deairrious Young, 20, who died after being…
Local parents learn about student's sex-ed classes
JACKSON- Tenn.--Parents got an opportunity to look at Jackson Madison County School's Family-Life curriculum Wednesday night. The state requires each district to have an open meeting about the Family-Life course, better…
Community reacts to Milan double homicide
MILAN, Tenn. — Neighbors who live in the Meadows of Milan apartment complex are both shocked and upset after the deadly Tuesday night shooting. Whitmore, left,…
Teen charged with attempted murder in McKenzie shooting
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A juvenile has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in a July shooting that left a man seriously injured. A 17-year-old juvenile from McKenzie was taken into custody…
Union University hosts panel discussion on opioid addiction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens gathered Wednesday at the Carl Grant Events Center on the campus of Union University for a panel featuring experts discussing the nation's opioid epidemic. The program began…
Milan assistant coach pleads not guilty to statutory rape
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local assistant football coach accused of having sex with a student pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Kendall White, 22, appeared before a judge in Milan. The Milan High…
Local clinic displays giant pink chair for breast cancer awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you drove past Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on Wednesday you may have seen something bright pink. University of Tennessee Family Medicine, located in front of the hospital, put an…
UPDATE: Juvenile arrested on murder charges in Milan shooting
UPDATE -- A 17-year-old male from Milan has been arrested and is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the shooting, according to the Milan Police Department. Another 17-year-old is…
