New counseling law gets mixed reviews
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Counselors have mixed opinions after Gov. Bill Haslam said he signed a bill into law that allows mental health counselors to refuse treatment based on their religious or personal…
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Jackson man charged with throwing newborn puppies in dumpster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty after police say he threw a bag of newborn puppies in a dumpster outside a Jackson business. Ined…
U.S. Marshals capture man wanted on attempted murder, kidnapping charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The hunt for a man wanted on attempted murder and kidnapping charges came to an end Wednesday night at a Jackson motel. U.S. Marshals captured Anthony Allen,…
Homeowner recalls moments truck plowed through 2 homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "It shook everything," Robin Taylor said as she recounts a homeowner's nightmare. "You could hear him coming." In a shocking sight, neighbors rushed to catch a glimpse…
Fire breaks out at vacant home in East Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Fire breaks out at a vacant home on N. Hays Avenue in East Jackson. The call came into firefighters at 5:55 a.m. Thursday. Firefighters say the fire was under control in roughly 3 minutes and appears to have…
Thousands return for 63rd annual "World's Biggest Fish Fry"
PARIS, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee tradition like none other kicked off Wednesday night for the 63rd year in a row. Once a year Paris, Tennessee becomes the Catfish Capitol…
Police investigate after truck slams into 2 south Jackson homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after a truck slammed into two south Jackson homes Wednesday night. Around 9:40 p.m., police received a call for help after a truck ran into a house in the 30 block of Watlington Road.…
Dyersburg police investigating numerous car break-ins
DYERSBURG, Tenn.-Dyersburg police are investigating a string of car burglaries at multiple locations this week. On Monday, police responded to seven vehicles break-ins. All of cars had been their side window…
J-MC Library's future discussed in meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-Officials with the Jackson-Madison County Library gathered with members of the public Wednesday to discuss their plans for the future. The group discussed what the library's different organizations have accomplished…
Madison Co. deputies search for man wanted in area break-ins
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Madison County deputies are searching for a man wanted in two separate break-ins, accused of leading deputies in Madison and Tipton County on a chase. Officers said Christopher Jackson of Munford, jumped out of a moving vehicle in…
Local schools weigh in after state nixes TNReady testing vendor
JACKSON, Tenn.-- After making several calls Wednesday morning to school districts across West Tennessee, it is clear the Tennessee Department of Education wasn't so ready to administer the TNReady test across the state, causing the department to cut ties with the testing…
'Farm to Fork' event benefits school's ag program
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The West Tennessee Farmers Market and Coyote Blues are hosting a "Farm to Fork" benefit Thursday night to highlight local farmers and agriculture. The proceeds will go to Liberty Tech High School's agriculture program. Tickets will cost $60 and…
Royston plant to close after 50 years in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After more than 50 years, workers at an east Jackson plant will clock out Friday for the last time. The Royston plant is moving its operation to Atlanta, Georgia. The plant produces custom cabinets for business like Quick Trip…
'World's Biggest Fish Fry' in full swing as 'Fish Tent' opens
PARIS, Tenn. -- It's official — the World's Biggest Fish Fry's Fish Tent is open for business. Events have been going on for this year's festival since Saturday, but the Fish Tent is…
Crash slows traffic on Highway 70 near airport
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drivers encountered a frightening scene after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon just outside Jackson. The wreck happened along Highway 70 near McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. According to officials…
