West Tenn. election results roundup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Below is a list to find results from elections around West Tennessee.
Local News
Medina Mayor Vance Coleman wins re-election
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Incumbent mayor of Medina Vance Coleman has been re-elected, according to final but unofficial results. Coleman faced two challengers — Piper Jenkins, a…
West Tenn. votes 'yes' on alcohol referendums
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters in several West Tennessee cities had the opportunity this election to vote on alcohol referendums, and all of the measures passed. Residents of Henderson approved both liquor by the drink and package stores, according to final…
Kustoff wins Tennessee's 8th Congressional District
MEMPHIS (AP) -- Former U.S. Attorney David Kustoff has won the open seat representing Tennessee's 8th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Rickey Hobson. Kustoff became the favorite in the heavily Republican district…
Gibson Co. voters turn out for local decisions
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Election Day is finally here, and Americans are flocking to voting locations across the nation. Here in Gibson County, poll workers tell us voters were waiting…
Police seek leads in west Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An investigation continues in west Jackson after gunfire rang out early Tuesday morning. Jackson police responded to the call on Gordon Street. One person was taken into custody, but…
Mother indicted for reckless homicide of 6-year-old adoptive son
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County grand jury indicted Karen Rowlett, 45, on Monday for the death of her adoptive son, 6-year-old Ethan Newman. …
Local voters say presidential race big draw at polls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters packed precincts Tuesday across West Tennessee. Voters waited in line in the rain to cast ballots at the Community Montessori School in Jackson. Christina Marshall said she…
Jackson Christian names new head football coach
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian has named the school's new head football coach after announcing the departure of their former coach on Monday. The school…
U of M Lambuth to offer courses to high school students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus will offer dual enrollment courses for the first time during the spring 2017 semester. These courses will be open to high…
Car crashes into living room of Jackson home as man watches TV
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lester Rushton lives in a quiet neighborhood in north Jackson. But on Monday night, he was in for a surprise as he was watching TV in his…
Vehicle crashes into north Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. --A car crashes into a home in north Jackson. Police say it happened around 5:00 p.m. Monday at a home off Laurel Creek Drive. Officers say no one was hurt. They haven't said if the driver will face…
JMCSS work session and planning committee
JACKSON, Tenn -- It was a busy day for board members and the superintendent as members met for the Long Range Planning Committee and a Board Work Session. In the planning…
Police search for woman, accused of leaving store with groceries and not paying
MEDINA, Tenn.-Police in Medina are asking for help identifying a woman who walked out of the Food Giant with $240 in groceries they said she did not pay for. Officers hope…
Group gathers to pray for nation on election eve
JACKSON, Tenn.-Monday night, on election-day eve, one group came together, not to discuss who would be the best candidate to lead the country. Instead, dozens joined together at RIFA's soup kitchen…
