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Group seeks volunteers for Public Guardianship Program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Tennessee Development District held an information session Tuesday for its Public Guardianship Program. Officials said the program is important to the health and well-being of some of…

TDOT's annual Safety Message Contest is back for 2017

NASHVILLE -- One of Tennessee's newest traditions has returned for 2017. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is looking for the Volunteer State's best safety slogan designed by drivers. Creative commuters can submit ideas for TDOT's Safety Message Contest. Submissions must follow one…

Man charged with kidnapping wife in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Patrick Lamar Moore appeared Tuesday in Madison County General Sessions Court, charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated domestic assault. “Mr. Moore, you've got two felony charges, so…

Sheriff: Beware jury duty scam phone calls

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you get a threatening phone call about missing jury duty, think twice before providing any personal information. The Madison County Sheriff's Office has been flooded with…

Lockdown lifted at Liberty Tech Magnet High School

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says a lockdown for one of its campuses has been lifted Tuesday morning. According to a release from the school system emailed at around 9:30 a.m., "Liberty Technology Magnet High School has…

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…

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