Brownsville police perform 'intruder drill' at local school
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Across the state, Tennessee schools are required by law to prepare for an active shooter situation. Within the first 30 days of the school year, classes are tested on…
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McNairy Co. woman enters plea in statutory rape case
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy is facing jail time after entering a guilty plea. Amber…
Local Salvation Army units deploy for hurricane response
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army is deploying six units from Tennessee and Kentucky along with 15 personnel to operate them to help with the relief effort for Hurricane Harvey. The nonprofit is projecting a capacity of 250,000 meals each…
Jackson police seek to ID man in TV thefts from Wal-Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help to identify a person of interest in recent thefts of two TVs from Wal-Mart on South Highland Avenue. On Aug. 15, the man left the store just after 3 p.m. with a…
Lifeline Blood Services to help with blood supply for hurricane victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is among the blood donation centers across the country who have committed to help supply blood for patients in need after Hurricane Harvey has impacted the nation's blood supply. The American Association of Blood…
Firefighters respond twice to barn blaze in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded Monday night to a barn fire that brought them back again Tuesday morning after reigniting. Huntingdon Fire & Rescue responded at 6:44 p.m. Monday to the barn…
Driver crashes into utility pole in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Monday night wreck knocked down power lines in west Jackson, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said utility crews were still working to repair the damage Tuesday morning. Jackson police said the wreck happened around…
West Tennessee Red Cross helps hurricane victims
JACKSON, Tenn. — It's now been three days since Hurricane Harvey hit the coast of Texas. Now it is a tropical storm, and it is still causing major destruction. Local Red…
More demolition at the old Bemis Mill site
JACKSON, Tenn.-The fourth tower of the Bemis Mill came down, Monday. Jackson mayor Jerry Gist said the tower is the most challenging to demolish, because it is so close to neighboring offices.…
Madison, Crockett Co. residents cope with flash floods
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Yards under water and quickly moving currents rushing across the street are only some of the effects West Tennesseans faced Monday afternoon after the flash floods.…
Neighbors clean up mess left from flash flooding in Humboldt
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Flooding water flowed into streets and up close to people's homes earlier this morning in Humboldt. Multiple roads were blocked off while crews worked to evacuate areas which some…
International Food & Art Festival coming soon to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An international festival is coming to the Hub City. The Jackson International Food and Art Festival is coming to Jackson at the end of September. This year's theme is…
Students kick off new year at local colleges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I'm not really sure what to expect," said Danny Hollingsworth, a freshman at Jackson State Community College. "Just have an open mind and looking forward to getting started." Students…
Man charged with hiding stolen merchandise in diaper bag
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jeffrey Naugle appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on a theft charge. He is accused of hiding stolen merchandise in a diaper bag Saturday at Walmart in north Jackson, according to court documents. …
Man charged with firing gun from car in Jackson appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man accused of opening fire on a vehicle Friday afternoon in south Jackson faced a judge Monday. Roy Byrum appeared Monday in Jackson…
