Fatal crash on highway 412 claims life of toddler
MADISON, Tenn --- A fatal crash claimed the lives of two people on Highway 412 near law road including the life of a little girl. Tennessee highway patrol said three-year-old Rylie…
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Kenton appoints new mayor
KENTON, Tenn.-The town of Kenton officially has a new mayor. Danny Jowers, former vice mayor and EMA director for Obion County, was appointed as mayor at this week's city board meeting. Jowers acted as interim mayor during Mayor Virginia Davidson's…
"Back-to-School Bash" celebrates first week of school for JMCSS
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first week of school in the Jackson-Madison County area has finished their "first inning," and Friday night hundreds gathered at the ballpark in Jackson to celebrate. This is the second year the Jackson Generals have hosted…
7th grader receives special visit from Tennessee lawmaker
JACKSON, Tenn.-A local home schooler met up with a West Tennessee lawmaker Friday for a special giveaway. Jonathon King is a 7th grader from Beech Bluff. He first met State Senator Ed Jackson when Jackson was campaigning back in 2014.…
Man arrested, accused of breaking into family member's house
MEDINA, Tenn.-A Medina man is behind bars after police say he broke into a family member's house. According to Medina police, Timothy Moore entered the home, while his aunt was hiding in a closet. Officers said when they arrived, Moore…
New leader to represent 8th congressional district will mark historic change
JACKSON, Tenn -- West Tennessee voters spoke Thursday night, choosing David Kustoff for the Republican ticket and Rickey Hobson on the Democratic side for the 8th congressional district. One…
High School and College Bass Master Championship in Paris
PARIS, Tenn --Family and friends came out to support anglers in one of the biggest fishing competitions for high school and college students. Organizers said high school and college teams came from…
Man arrested, accused of trying to have sex with underage girl
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Humboldt police have arrested an 18-year-old man, accused of trying to have sex with an underage girl. Christian Beard is accused of texting the young girl and sending explicit pictures…
Woman indicted for third time, accused of TennCare fraud
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.-A Benton County woman was arrested in middle Tennessee, Friday, indicted on a third charge of TennCare fraud. Aleisha Wagner, 31, is charged with using her TennCare benefits…
Alleged gunman in N. Parkway shooting appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The alleged gunman in a Thursday afternoon shooting outside Muse Park faces formal charges Friday morning. Dominic Roberts, 21, is accused of pulling the trigger in an afternoon…
Jackson police look for speeders in school zones
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School is back in session. Slow down in school zones or pay the price. Willie Tyson watches traffic in front of Alexander Elementary in Jackson. “I see…
Kustoff wins GOP primary in Tennessee's 8th
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- David Kustoff has won the crowded Republican primary race for the 8th Congressional District seat in Tennessee. Kustoff came out on top in a race that had 13 candidates all vying to replace incumbent Stephen Fincher. Fincher,…
Shaw wins primary for District 80 House seat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Incumbent Johnny Shaw won the Democratic primary for the District 80 House of Representatives seat, according to final but unofficial results. …
Eldridge wins District 73 House Republican primary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Incumbent Jimmy Eldridge will hold his seat as representative for District 73, according to final but unofficial results. Eldridge carried 61.3 percent of the vote in Thursday's Republican state primary. [caption…
Byers wins re-election as Madison Co. Register of Deeds
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Angie Byers, who was appointed to the office of Madison County Register of Deeds earlier this year was officially elected to the office, according to final but unofficial results after Thursday's election. …
