Man charged in the death of TDOT employee
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released the name of the man charged in the death of TDOT employee, James "Pee Wee" Hopkins. James…
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Man arrested, accused of pulling knife on deputies
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-A man already wanted out of Kentucky is arrested in Weakley County on a list of charges. Deputies said when they pulled Travis Lee Streeter over earlier this week, he refused to cooperate and tried to pull a…
Martin police identify victim found after Dollar General fire
MARTIN, Tenn. --The Martin Police Department has confirmed the identity of the victim in a Wednesday business fire. Police say 59-year-old Ruby Rachel Tackett's body was discovered in the Dollar General after officials responded to an early morning fire at…
Brief high speed chase, crash leads to arrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman was arrested early Thursday after a traffic stop turned into a brief police chase. According to a police report, Jackson Police attempted to stop a vehicle…
Milan No-Till Field Day draws growers from across West TN
MILAN, Tenn. -- Farmers learned the latest research in agriculture Thursday at the 29th "Milan No-Till Field Day". People also packed food for needy families at the event.…
UPDATE: East Jackson shooting still under investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Wednesday night shooting in East Jackson that sent three people to the hospital is still under investigation, according to the Jackson Police Department. JPD responded…
New McNairy County Director of Schools talks year one
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- McNairy County Director of Schools Wayne Henry said his staff is ready to welcome students next week. "I see a lot of excitement again with…
Tennessee Highway Patrol holds food drive
JACKSON, Tenn.-Those who help keep you safe are asking for your help. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is holding a food drive Thursday and Friday. You can drop off non-perishable foods at…
Bethel's School of Education loses accreditation
McKENZIE, Tenn -- An 8-1 vote by the State Board of Education has put the Bethel University School of Education in peril. State officials believe it did not meet 2 of the 6 national…
JPD investigating shooting that leaves three injured
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are investigating a shooting that sent three people to the hospital, Wednesday night. According to Lt. Matt Hardaway, officers were called to the 20-block of Oakridge Drive around…
Henry Co. sheriff urges driver to 'park smart'
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.-One West Tennessee sheriff's department is reminding drivers to 'park smart' to avoid having their vehicles broken into or stolen. The Henry County Sheriff's Department started posting signs Wednesday…
Final community prayer service of the summer brings out dozens
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of West Tennesseans gathered in north Jackson, Wednesday night for their last community prayer service of the summer. The Campbell Street Church of Christ gathered at Pope Elementary…
Early voting winding down for upcoming August election
JACKSON, Tenn.-As of Thursday, you only three more days to vote early in the August election. In Madison County, early voting is held at the Election Commission office on North Parkway.…
4 arrested on meth charges after raid on Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A raid on a home in Sharon earlier this week lands four people in custody as officers uncover a meth lab and seize meth and marijuana. …
Police say I-40 pursuit started with test drive at Jackson auto dealer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What started as a test drive led to a pursuit on I-40 Wednesday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m., police say a man in his 20s drove away from Serra Chevrolet in a white…
