Murder suspects plead not guilty in 2016 Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men charged in a deadly shooting at a west Jackson apartment complex pleaded not guilty Monday. “Do you understand the nature of these charges?” Madison Circuit…
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Child dies after weekend shooting at Jackson motel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a shooting at a motel on Vann Drive that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old child. Preliminary findings indicate the shooting was accidental, according to police. Officers responded around 9:20 p.m. Friday to…
Jackson-Madison Co. Schools open on regular schedule Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools will be open on regular schedule Tuesday. School officials announced the decision Monday afternoon after school closures Friday and Monday due to weather-related driving hazards.
1 dead after house fire near Bemis
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person is dead after a Monday morning fire near Bemis. Officials have not released the victim's name and have only said that it was a man. Family members on scene Monday afternoon said the 88-year-old man…
Weakley Co. grand jury deems woman killed husband in self-defense
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman deputies say shot and killed her husband in October will not face charges. The woman shot and killed her husband, Stephen Delauter, 45, on Oct. 23 at a home on Hyndsver Road, according to…
Harlem Globetrotters 2017 world tour stops in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Harlem Globetrotters continue their 2017 world tour with a stop in Jackson. Families and friends gathered at the Oman Arena for a Sunday afternoon filled with fun and basketball.…
'Suspicious' fire sparks possible arson investigation
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. — A Jackson woman woke up to a mysterious fire on her front porch Sunday afternoon. Because this was the second fire at the house on Washington Douglas Circle…
School closings for Monday, Jan. 9
School closings for Monday, Jan. 9, 2017: Jackson-Madison County Schools Henderson County Schools West Tennessee School for the Deaf Hardin County Schools McNairy County Schools Decatur County Schools Carroll Academy Benton County Schools Hardeman County Schools Family Christian School,…
Jackson-Madison County schools closed Monday due to weather
JACKSON, Tenn.- Superintendent Verna Ruffin has announced that Jackson-Madison County Schools will be closed Monday, January 9, 2017, due to continued icy road conditions and potentially unsafe travel conditions. Central Office will be open on regular 8 am schedule but…
JDRF hosts first "Black tie & Boxing" fundraiser
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennesseans gathered in the hub city Saturday night to sit ringside around an MMA fighting ring, all for a good cause. The Juvenile Diabetes Research…
First responders warn drivers of black ice
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New 'Code Red' emergency alert app for Hardeman co. residents
MIDDLETON, Tenn -- Residents of Hardeman county now have access to a new notification system. Code Red is an app that launches alerts to community members when there's an emergency. The system…
Man charged with rape and burglary
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson police have charged a man with rape and aggravated burglary in a December incident. According to court documents, Thomas Hudson broke into a home around 6 a.m. through a child's bedroom window on December 26th. Court papers…
Sunday closings and delays
Church closings / delays for Sunday January 8: Salem United Methodist Church- Milan Love and Truth Church- Jackson, 11 a.m. service only
Crews work hard to clear dangerous snow and ice from roads
JACKSON, Tenn -- Crews are working hard to make sure roads are safe for you to travel on. "It's going to be slick tonight." Jimmy Stanford said. Friday both the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Jackson Street Department sent…
