Electricity bills shock some residents; JEA officials weigh in
JACKSON, Tenn. — If you have not yet received your Jackson Energy Authority bill this month, you might want to brace yourself. Some JEA customers are now opening bills much…
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Man faces gun charges after weekend traffic stop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on gun charges stemming from a weekend traffic stop. Cesar Caceres faces gun charges after a Sunday night traffic stop. Court…
Woman appears on aggravated domestic assault charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on accusations of attacking a woman with a butter knife. Court documents say Whitney Sells attacked her girlfriend early Sunday morning at…
US Marshals arrest man wanted in home invasion; brother still at large
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities make another arrest from Madison County's top ten "most wanted" list. Isaiah Bumpass was captured Thursday by U.S. Marshals. He was wanted on charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary. Deputies say Bumpass, along with his brother, Joshua Burdine, were…
Lane College kicks off Religious Emphasis Week with prayer walk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College kicked off its annual Religious Emphasis Week Monday afternoon with a prayer walk. Officials say they hope to "blanket" the campus in prayer by dividing it into prayer zones. At each zone, community members will pray…
Police respond to report of gunshots in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police responded Monday afternoon to a report of gunshots in east Jackson. Officers responded to the scene on Vance Street around 2:15 p.m. where they recovered shell casings in the road. They said there have been no…
Law enforcement to crack down on seat belt offenders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Buckle up or get pulled over. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office will kick off its annual Seat Belts are for Everyone campaign on Feb. 1. Deputies in Madison County said they will be watching. “I just hope…
Lane College begins annual Religious Emphasis Week Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Light of Life Ministries sanctuary was filled Sunday afternoon for the start of religious emphasis week 2017 at Lane College. The annual celebration aligns with the schools mission to…
Last day for Southern fried pop culture & comic con
JACKSON, Tenn -- It was a weekend of family fun at the Southern Fried Pop Culture & Comic Convention. "It is a celebration of comics and sci-fi and geek culture which has exploded…
Local church welcomes new 'little food pantry'
JACKSON, Tenn -- One local church introduced a little food pantry to the Jackson community. Right outside of St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church, members gathered to bless their newest addition. Father Matthew…
King and queens crowned at 5th Annual Daughters of Job pageant
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A pageant that's unique to West Tennessee, and has roots in Jackson, took place Saturday afternoon. For the 5th year the Daughters of Job pageant wasn't about competing for…
Dozens run for diabetes research
JACKSON,Tenn.--Dozens of runners hit the pavement in downtown Jackson to run for diabetes research at the fifth annual one run 10-K race. Organizers say the purpose is to bring awareness and raise funds for the west Tennessee juvenile diabetes research…
UPDATE: TBI confirms 10 injured at 'homecoming' party shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed 10 people are injured after shots fired during a party in Brownsville Friday night. The fight broke out at the National Guard Armory.…
Shooting at Brownsville party leaves several injured
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville Police Department and TBI Special Agents are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night at the National Guard Armory in Brownsville. According to the TBI, "Around 11:45 p.m., a fight broke out. Following the fight, shots were fired and…
Two brothers return to basketball after recovering from shooting
TRENTON, Tenn -- Two brothers returning to the court weeks after being shot multiple times. "My favorite sport, I love it. I can't do anything without it." Marquez Pirtle said. Marquez…
