Chicken Shack smokes up the Jackson Fairgrounds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The music is rocking, the coals are hot, and The Chicken Shack is back in business for the 44th year. "It was just something I enjoyed doing. I'm…
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Fire Departments giving away free smoke alarms
JACKSON, Tenn -- It is the single most important thing to survive a fire. A fire in Memphis claiming the lives of nine people including six children has fire officials going the…
Police investigating reports of gunfire in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Reports of gunfire sends Jackson police to a neighborhood in west Jackson early Tuesday afternoon. Officers said it happened along North Parkway just west of North Highland. Police said they…
Fire officials demonstrate the importance of having working smoke detectors
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-The Huntingdon Fire Department demonstrated just how important smoke detectors can be, if your house catches fire. The fire and rescue squad burned two condemned houses, Monday. Pictures shared with…
Police search for convicted felon in Chester Co.; Schools on Lockdown
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Schools in Chester County have been put on lockdown while law enforcement conduct a manhunt. Parents with the Chester County School System received a notification Tuesday that the schools have been put on lockdown while police…
Fair season underway in West Tennessee
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Before summer officially ends in a few more weeks, fairs are popping up in counties all across West Tennessee. Monday, the longest running 'free fair' got going in…
Gov. Haslam recognizes officers, first responders with awards
JACKSON, Tenn.-Honored at a meeting Monday were the families of six officers and first responders, all killed in the line of duty, serving the Volunteer State, including a fallen member of the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Rosemary Vela. Governor…
Madison Co. Election Commission prepares for November election
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Madison County Election Commission met Monday afternoon, preparing for the November elections. They made their quarterly inspection of voter registration forms for deficiencies and to approve candidates for the November 8 election. They also discussed early voting hours…
Man accused of tying rope around roommate's neck, charged with assault
JACKSON, Tenn.-Accused of tying a rope around his roommate's neck, trying to drag him back into their apartment, Danny Gray was arraigned in Jackson City Court, Monday, charged with aggravated assault and…
Grant will help organization provide homes for disabled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Housing Development Agency presented Intunity with a nearly $300,000 grant. Intunity, previously known as the Housing Foundation of West Tennessee, helps to build homes for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Intunity is currently in…
Meineke in Jackson thanks first responders with free oil change
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business thanked first responders in the Jackson-Madison County area on Monday with a free oil change. The Meineke Car Care Center in Jackson gave first responders a…
Martin Police Department awarded for traffic safety program
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Congratulations are in order for the Martin Police Department as its traffic safety program brings home statewide honors. Patrol Lt. Eric Reed and Terminal Agency Coordinator Katie Perry accepted an award…
Driver sent to hospital after crash in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Monday afternoon wreck in east Jackson sends one person to the hospital. The crash happened around 3 p.m. off Highway 70 and Lexington Avenue. Jackson police say the driver…
2 arrested after search of home near Pillowville
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men were arrested Wednesday after deputies searched a home near Pillowville. Tyler Bynum, 27, and Derek Plunk, 24,…
Special legislative session begins in Nashville over drunk driving law
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee lawmakers made their way back to Nashville Monday for the first day of a special session. Gov. Bill Haslam called a special session this week to discuss…
