Update: Man charged with first-degree murder in death of Gibson Co. infant
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is now facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a 5-month-old boy from Kenton. Braxton Edwards is…
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Police: No evidence to support alleged child abduction attempt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers responded Monday afternoon to a report of an attempted child abduction outside a north Jackson shopping center, but police say they have yet to find evidence to support the claim.…
Summer break ends & school begins in Jackson-Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the blink of an eye summer break is over, and for some students that means starting the year off in a new environment. Crossing guards are…
Jackson man accused of shooting cousin, charged with attempted murder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An alleged family feud leads to formal charges for a Jackson man accused of shooting his cousin. Police said the gunfire sent three people to the hospital.…
Dozens of seed vents reported stolen from Humboldt cotton gin
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are investigating the reported theft of dozens of metal seed vents from a local cotton gin. Officers with the Humboldt Police Department responded Monday to the cotton gin on McKnight Street where 75 to 100 metal…
Humboldt police ask buyers unable to get title on used vehicles to come forward
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police in Humboldt are asking anyone who has been unable to get a proper title after purchasing a used vehicle from a local auto dealer to come forward. According to a release from the Humboldt Police…
Crews respond to early morning house fire in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-- Firefighters respond to an early morning house fire. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says the fire broke out at a home in the 100-block of Bradford Highway near Rutherford early Monday morning. Deputies say right now, they're…
Local Democratic Rally
JACKSON, Tenn-- One political party makes a final push before the August 4th election. Sunday the Democratic Party of Jackson held a voters rally at the Historic First Baptist Church near…
UPDATE: injured Gibson Co. infant dies at hospital
KENTON, Tenn.-- Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas confirms a 5-month-old child has died after being critically injured Wednesday. The infant had to be airlifted to LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis. In…
West Tennesseans celebrate 731 Day
JACKSON, Tenn-- Sunday marks a special day for west Tennesseans. It's July 31st, or 731, the same as our area code. This date inspired the "Our Jackson Home" group to mark the…
College students earn degrees at local college graduations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College and Union University held summer graduation ceremonies Saturday. "I'm still in the moment, not going to lie to you about it, I'm still soaking it in right now," Lane College graduate Dimitri Brockman said. Saturday…
Stop the violence event in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn -- David Morris couldn't be silent any longer about the violence in his hometown. "People always talk about the violence with the police but there are a lot of…
Early voting ends with huge turnout at polls
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Saturday morning was the last day for early voting across the state. In Madison County a line of voters waited outside for the polls to open at 9 a.m. According to election officials 540 voters cast ballots in just…
Man charged with attempted murder of family member
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police make an arrest in the triple shooting that sent three people to the hospital Wednesday night. Fredricus Williams is charged with attempted murder of his cousin at a home on Oakridge Drive. According to court papers, Williams…
Decatur Co. man arrested by U.S. Marshals, accused of violating probation
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-A Decatur County man has been arrested by federal agents, accused of violating his probation. According to U.S. Marshals, Mark Pearcy was picked up Thursday night on a supervised release violation. Pearcy was also picked up by federal…
