Early morning fire destroys east Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn -- Investigators with the Jackson Fire Department believe an early morning house fire Saturday is the result of an arson. Firefighters say around 5:55 a.m. they were dispatched to a home…
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TWRA confirms cougar sighting in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a cougar sighting in Wayne County. The sighting reportedly took place between Linden and the county seat of Waynesboro, according to a release from the TWRA. A trail camera…
Weekend events abound as West Tenn. says goodbye to summer
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- This weekend is full of events as West Tennessee says goodbye to summer. "We call it our family picnic," said Emily Johnson, executive director of the Henderson Chamber of…
National Weather Service Hosts Climate Workshop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This morning, the National Weather Service in Memphis conducted a conference with their local partners in media, education, and emergency management at the local forecast office. The meeting was designed to instruct partners in how to utilize various tools offered…
Jackson Christian celebrates 40 years, dedicates new building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian celebrated 40 years on Friday and dedicated a new building for middle and high school students. The north Jackson private school has officially opened its new $2.4…
West Tenn. Special Olympians compete in bocce ball tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students athletes from around West Tennessee competed Friday for a chance to face competitors at the state level. Area high school-age Special Olympics athletes competed in a bocce ball tournament…
American Heart Association's 'Heart Walk' is Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds will gather Saturday morning on the campus of Union University for the American Heart Association's Heart Walk. The 2016 Heart Walk will kick off at 10…
Self-proclaimed evangelist riles up Jackson State Community College students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group received mixed reactions Friday afternoon at Jackson State Community College after delivering a fiery message to students. A crowd of Jackson State students listened to evangelist John McGlone speak…
Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit against JPD in 2014 shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week brings a new development in a federal lawsuit filed in a deadly police-involved shooting almost two years ago in east Jackson. The wrongful death lawsuit filed…
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints gives RIFA $25K for Snack Backpack program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church gave a generous donation Friday to the Regional Inter-Faith Association. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints presented RIFA with a check for…
Martin police charge man in multiple burglaries
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police have filed charges against a suspect in a number of burglaries. Doyle Wayne Cruce, 46, is accused of taking more…
Overnight prostitution sting nets 5 arrests
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An overnight prostitution sting by Jackson police ends with the arrests of five women. Top row: Anderson, left, and Carter; Bottom row, from left: Crook, Gowdy…
Madison Co. correctional officer suspended after gun discharges at jail
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A correctional officer with the Madison County Sheriff's Office has been recommended for termination after his weapon discharged in the sally port of the jail, according to the sheriff. Sheriff John Mehr said he could not…
Church starts to rebuild after 2 fires destroy building
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A local church is rebuilding after a fire destroyed their place of worship. It's a new era for Cairo Baptist Church. Their church was destroyed in not…
MCSO responds to early morning shooting; one injured
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting Friday morning on Westover Road that sent one to the hospital. Deputies responded around 7 a.m. to a call…
