Two counties send search boats for overnight rescue
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue boats had to be dispatched to help a driver escape from high water Saturday morning. According to Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey, the woman was…
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JFD: City of Jackson improves fire protection service rating
JACKSON, Tenn.- Good news for the city of Jackson as it improves its city fire protection service rating. According to the Jackson Fire Department, the city of Jackson was inspected by the Insurance Services Office (ISO ) in December and…
Family rescued as Hatchie River breaches banks
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Dozens of people are displaced from their homes as flood waters continue to rise across West Tennessee. Homes and cars completely submerged under water as the…
Westover Road residents raise concerns over floating garbage
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The high waters are highlighting a big problem for some Madison County residents. Those who live off of Westover Road are still seeing high waters from Thursday's…
Fire officials say to 'spring forward' with smoke alarm safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Setting your clock forward isn't the only household check West Tennesseans should make this weekend. When it comes time to spring forward, fire officials across Tennessee say it's…
Floodwaters recede from Bemis roadways
BEMIS, Tenn. -- Floodwaters were receding Friday in Bemis after many roadways had been closed. Residents who have lived in the area say they were able to walk around Thursday night but didn't…
Worker injured in fall in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A worker has a scare Friday morning in downtown Jackson. The man was working behind the Jones Federal Building when he slipped from a ladder. We're told he worked for a private contractor's mechanical systems company. There is not yet word…
Savannah police chief on leave pending city investigation
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- While Savannah Police Chief Gary Will Jr. was on vacation, he said he got a call from city officials Thursday afternoon. "Yesterday, I was called and told…
2 firefighters reportedly taken to hospital after Humboldt house fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Crews responded to a Friday afternoon house fire and injuries have been reported, according to Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Owens. Two firefighters have been taken to Humboldt General Hospital after…
Former Martin police officer charged in theft from Anna Kate Wenz benefit fund
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Martin police officer has been arrested in the alleged theft of around $18,000 from a bank account established to benefit Anna Kate Wenz. [caption…
Man charged with tying up woman, cutting her with razor
JACKSON , Tenn. -- A man appeared Friday in Jackson City Court on accusations including holding a woman against her will at a Jackson hotel and using a razor to carve…
Crockett Co. deputy crashes patrol car while responding to call
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County deputy crashes a patrol car Friday morning while responding to a service call. Chief Deputy Eric Uselton said the officer was traveling on…
Bus tour seeking to help adults return to college visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bus tour stops by the Hub City and invites adults who want to "reconnect" and finish their degree to come out to the Jackson Fairgrounds. The Southwest Reconnect Bus Tour will be at the fairgrounds until…
Rescue squad evacuates family by boat in Haywood Co.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue squad members helped evacuate a family by boat Friday from a flooded area near the Hatchie River just south of Brownsville. A Brownsville-Haywood County Rescue Squad crew rescued a husband, wife and the wife's father…
Jackson man charged in death of 4-year-old boy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 4-year-old boy died after being left with his mother’s boyfriend, according to police. The man who was supposed to take care of the child now faces charges. Darwin Reid appeared Friday morning…
