THP identifies man killed in single-vehicle crash in McNairy County
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed in an early morning single-vehicle crash Friday in Michie. Jason W. Schlesser, 32, of Michie was killed in the crash that took place…
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33 graduate as part of 2016 Leadership Jackson program
JACKSON, Tenn.- 33 local business professionals graduated from the Jackson Chamber's 20-16 "Leadership Jackson" program, Thursday night. The program gives these business professionals an opportunity to better understand the community and the challenges it faces. Class members visited community landmarks,…
Milan Police Dept. helps kids have a Merry Christmas with 'Shop With a Cop'
MILAN, Tenn. -- Dozens of police officers swarmed the Wal-Mart in Milan, going above the call of duty to not only protect but to serve. The Milan…
Jackson State Community College gets new president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College officially has a new president. The Tennessee Board of Regents came together Thursday afternoon via conference call to vote for who will be the fifth president at JSCC. After a long selection process…
Cases dropped for 2 men charged with attempted murder in shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men charged with attempted first-degree murder in an August shooting saw their case dropped Thursday in a Jackson courtroom. The case against co-defendants Jaquel Franklin and…
MobileNation collects coats for children in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- MobileNation is teaming up with local organizations this holiday season to collect winter coats for West Tennessee children in need. The wireless provider is focused on supporting children in…
Police ask public to help ID suspects in Jackson business break-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers needs help finding those responsible for an October break-in at a local business. Surveillance video from A Plus Care Solutions on North Highland Avenue shows the…
JMCSS superintendent search continues
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School Board provided details Thursday of the survey parents took about what they wanted in the next superintendent. After meetings with the community,…
Bolivar native named employee of year for corrections company
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bolivar native was chosen from 13,000 CoreCivic employees across the nation as employee of the year. James Howell got the…
Local business installs free roof for Jackson woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workers installed a new metal roof Thursday at a home on Highway 18 in south Jackson. It is a Christmas gift courtesy of Reed’s Metals. “We just try…
Dr. Allana Hamilton appointed as new JSCC president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College now officially has a new president. The Tennessee Board of Regents on Thursday appointed Dr. Allana R. Hamilton as the fifth president of JSCC, according…
Woman escapes Gibson Co. mobile home fire unharmed; space heater blamed for blaze
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An elderly woman escapes with her life after flames engulf her mobile home. "When we arrived the house, trailer was already on the ground, but the lady…
THP seeks driver in deadly Hardin Co. hit-and-run
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Mississippi man dies after a hit-and-run crash in Hardin County, and troopers say the driver of a commercial vehicle left the scene without stopping. Thomas Garner, 73,…
3 suspects accused of killing father, son appear in court
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was an emotional day in court Wednesday as three suspected killers faced a judge. Adrian Bullock and cousins Damein and Jeremy Hamer went…
Union University students donate t-shirts to students at Denmark Elementary
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Union University students teamed up with a Memphis-area apparel company to donate shirts to Denmark Elementary School in West Madison County. More than 400 shirts were ordered to make…
