U of M Lambuth offers free health services to students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- College students are on the minds of health officials at the University of Memphis Lambuth. The campus hosted its first ever health and safety fair. "There's no…
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Jackson firefighters install free smoke detectors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson firefighters installed smoke detectors in homes Wednesday free of charge. Jackson C. Freeman had a smoke detector, but it was not working. “They installed four, one in…
Humboldt police hire new officer to sniff out drugs
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt Officer Matt Cox has a new partner who is eager to hit the ground running. "She's a firecracker. I think she's going to be an asset,…
Andrew Jackson Marathon gets makeover, new name
JACKSON, Tenn.-A big announcement for Tennessee's oldest marathon, Jackson's Andrew Jackson marathon. To celebrate its 45th year, organizers announced Tuesday, it is getting a makeover with a new name. It…
West TN State Fair officially opens for 161st year
JACKSON, Tenn.-Gates are open and the Ferris wheel is lit as the West Tennessee State Fair, officially opens. The West Tennessee tradition is set up at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park, with…
Three Weakley Co. women accused of TennCare fraud
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-Three Weakley County women stand charged with abusing the state's healthcare system. Donna Newsom of Dresden faces three counts of TennCare fraud, accused of altering prescriptions for her child to get Adderall. Donna Williams, also of Dresden, faces…
Hours long manhunt ends with alleged gunman still on the loose
HENDERSON, Tenn.-- A nearly three-hour-long manhunt in Henderson ends with an alleged gunman still on the loose. Deputies, troopers and police officers could all be seen searching and area along…
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…
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…
