Henry County begins work on new hazard plan
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- County leaders met Thursday to begin discussing a new hazard plan. "The plan is actually identifying certain hazards that our community is vulnerable to and identifying…
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Case of man charged with having gun in park headed to grand jury
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man charged with carrying a gun inside an east Jackson park returned to court Thursday. "The court finds that the probable cause requirement has been met,"…
Mom, daughter charged in deadly stabbing return to court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mother and daughter charged in connection with a deadly stabbing in west Jackson faced a judge Thursday. Ebony Pruitt, 30, and Vernetta Pruitt, 53, appeared in Jackson City Court. Ebony's attorney requested a bond reduction. The…
Jackson State renews partnership with Western Governors University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders of two schools renew an agreement at Jackson State Community College that could help many in West Tennessee finish their education. The deal, first signed in 2014, continues…
Crash slows traffic on Highway 70 north of Jackson
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Thursday afternoon crash on Highway 70 slows traffic between Jackson and Spring Creek. Viewers first told us about the wreck around 4 p.m. just south of…
UPDATE: Jackson police seek info in attempted gas station robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help from the public to solve what they describe as a failed robbery attempt at a local gas station. Around 5 a.m. Thursday, two unidentified black males in a white van tried to…
2 Dyer Co. women charged with TennCare fraud
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two West Tennessee women are charged in separate TennCare fraud doctor shopping cases. Latonya Wesley, 20, also known as Tonya Pirtle, of Newbern, and Britni Young, 20, of…
UPDATE: National Weather Service confirms preliminary EF-1 tornado in Carroll County
UPDATE -- The National Weather Service Memphis in a preliminary report says an EF-1 tornado touched down Wednesday evening in Carroll County. That category of storm has estimated winds of 100-105 mph. Hear more on the storm assessment and from residents in the area…
BREAKING: Trial for suspect in Holly Bobo case delayed until September
SAVANNAH, Tenn. (AP) -- A trial in the disappearance and killing of Tennessee nursing student Holly Bobo has been delayed until September. Media outlets report that Judge C. Creed McGinley on Thursday postponed the…
Police investigate possible attempted robbery at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police investigate a possible attempted robbery at a local Shell Station. Jackson police say it happened around 5 a.m. Thursday at the convenience store at North Parkway at Dr. F.E. Wright Drive. Officers were on scene early…
Local church to host summer movie series
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local church will show a classic film, and you're invited to attend. St. Mary's Catholic Church in Jackson is hosting a summer movie series. This Sunday's movie: "The Bells of St. Mary's,"starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman.…
Local church to host event for girls: 'Tutus and Tennis Shoes'
JACKSON, Tenn. --This event is for little princesses, as well as tomboys. Saturday, July 9, Mega Grace Live Church will host "Tutus and Tennis Shoes," an event to teach young girls etiquette, but also that girls can be tough too.…
Thunderstorms race across West Tennessee, cause damage in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents began reporting storm damage Wednesday evening shortly after a line of storms moved through West Tennessee. One of the hardest hit areas was near Cedar Grove…
FB Live video shows local gas station allegedly selling outdated food products
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When you go to a convenience store to make a purchase, the last thing you expect is to leave with an item that is years past…
Chief says fireworks likely caused July 4 house fire in Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A home burns down in Gibson County, and investigators say Independence Day fireworks may be the spark that caused the blaze. "Right now, we think it's fireworks," Trenton Fire…
