Documentary filmmakers visit Jackson for 'Do the Write Thing' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews filming a documentary make a stop in Jackson highlighting the work of students who make it their mission to help kids just like them. "Do the Write…
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Kenton Elementary principal, secretary get 'makeovers' to celebrate fundraising goal
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at one West Tennessee school go above and beyond to help fight cancer and were rewarded Friday with some entertainment from the school's faculty. Kenton Elementary School students surpassed…
School system honors educators, names 'Teacher of the Year'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of teachers from across the Jackson-Madison County School System were celebrated Friday at the STAR Center. Dane Weaver took home the title of this year's top teacher. Weaver…
Area law enforcement kicks off 'Click It Or Ticket' campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement from across West Tennessee came together Friday in Jackson announcing their latest campaign to reduce seat belt-related deaths in the state. More than a dozen agencies made their way…
Gibson Co. minister charged with aggravated sexual battery
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local minister is facing sexual battery charges on accusations of touching a boy in a sexual manner. James L. Marcus, 70, of Trenton…
Residents to celebrate Bemis Heritage Days amid deconstruction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bemis community is coming upon a 117-year anniversary and will celebrate its heritage this weekend. "It is an old town which started in 1900, so…
1 injured in midtown Jackson shooting; suspect at large
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting that left one man seriously injured at Allenton Heights Apartments in midtown Jackson. Police say one victim, a 59-year-old man, suffered serious…
Suspects charged in February beating face additional charges
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- Four suspects previously charged in a February beating that left a 20-year-old man close to death appeared in court Friday to face 11 additional charges. "Counts…
Jackson police seek to ID suspect in attempted robbery at Dollar General
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in an attempted robbery Wednesday night at the Campbell Street Dollar General. Officers say the man demanded money from the…
Annual conference honors West Tenn. fallen firefighters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People from across the state gathered Friday to remember three fallen firefighters killed in the line of duty last year. The special ceremony is part of the Tennessee…
Friday evening concert at the Amp is canceled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Friday night concert at the Amp in downtown Jackson has been canceled due to the possibility of inclement weather. A representative with local blues band Little Boys Blue…
Car crashes into east Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. --A car crashes into an east Jackson home. Jackson police say they got the call around 12:55 a.m. Friday. Investigators say at least one suspect was driving down Campbell Street, hit a home in the 1000- block, and…
Local officers explain police chase protocol
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- High speed pursuits can be one of the most dangerous situations on the road, not only for officers but for the public. After a horrific end…
Police investigate stabbing inside west Jackson motel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a stabbing inside a west Jackson motel. The initial call to police was made just after 9:30 p.m., Thursday. Police said they found one man seriously injured inside a second floor room of…
"Downtown Dog Trot" raises money for pet rescue
JACKSON, Tenn.-Four-legged family members got in on the running fun Thursday evening at The Lift Center in downtown Jackson, for the 4th annual "Downtown Dog Trot." Runners laced up and leashed up, as…
