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Alleged members of drug trafficking organization indicted

JACKSON, Tenn.-Seven alleged members of a drug trafficking organization responsible for shipping large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and Xanax across West Tennessee have been charged in a 16-count indictment. All of those indicted, are from Jackson and include: *Bernard…

Area leaders discuss future plans for Memphis Regional Megasite

JACKSON, Tenn.-Area leaders had their first meeting of the year, Monday afternoon to talk about plans for the Memphis Regional Megasite, located in Haywood County. Leaders said the megasite should be set to open sometime in 2018. The state has…

JMC school board chair on search for new school supt.

JACKSON, Tenn.- The Jackson-Madison County School Board chairman speaks out on the search for a new superintendent. Bob Alvey said 25 applicants have applied for the position. Now the Tennessee School…

Officers find missing woman after search by air, ground

JACKSON, Tenn.-A search for a woman, reportedly lost near the Pilot station off Exit 85 and Interstate 40, has ended. Jackson police confirm the call went out, around 2 p.m. of a woman, missing in the woods, just off Interstate…

Teen charged in Jackson home break-in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a teenager accused of breaking into an east Jackson home and stealing thousands of dollars worth of items. Miles Harrison appeared in Jackson City Court on Monday on aggravated burglary and theft counts. The 18-year-old…

Area students display artwork at annual exhibition

HUMBOLDT, Tenn -- West Tennesseans gathered to view one of a kind pieces of art created by 6th through 12 grade students. The 9th annual west Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition consisted of 150 pieces of art work displayed out…

Safety concerns rise after shooting at Old Hickory mall

JACKSON, Tenn -- After one person is injured in a shooting outside of Old Hickory mall, many residents are concerned about their safety. Jackson resident, RJ Whitmore, said "People are just bold. Bold enough to do that in a public place…

Firefighters battle Humboldt house fire

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — At least 15 emergency vehicles swamped the streets of a Humboldt neighborhood Sunday afternoon after a house fire broke out on Annie Brooke Cove just after 4:00 p.m. "It was bad day for the owners, but it…

UPDATE: Witnesses react to shooting at Old Hickory Mall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police confirmed one person is injured after a shooting at Old Hickory Mall. The mall's parking lot outside JCPenney was filled Saturday afternoon with police cars, an ambulance and shoppers who described the moment as scary…

West Tennessee teachers learn new strategies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday morning hundreds of West Tennessee teachers became students for the annual lifelines for educators workshop. Nearly 300 teachers participated in the free professional development workshop. Bethel University, Freed Hardeman, UM Lambeth, UT Martin, Union and Phi Delta Kappa…

JPD confirms 1 person injured in Old Hickory Mall shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms one person has been shot at the Old Hickory Mall. Witnesses says the shooting happened after 4:30 p.m. Saturday. JPD is still on scene investigating. There is no word if the suspect…

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