Mail truck catches fire in downtown Jackson
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A U.S. Postal Service mail delivery truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon in downtown Jackson. It is not yet clear what caused the blaze. No injures were reported. The truck…
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Mock crash warns HS seniors about drunken & distracted driving
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Gibson County leaders portrayed a strong message to teens Wednesday morning. "What we're trying to do is get the message across to the students — the dangers…
Henderson police seek to ID person of interest in Dollar General theft
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a woman they believe may have information about a recent theft from Dollar General. The woman is not a suspect, but officers want to talk to her about a…
U.S. Marshals capture Washington state fugitive in Hardeman Co.
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Toone who is wanted on child molestation charges in Washington state. Michael Orquia, 44, of Olympia, Washington, was captured Tuesday night without incident after a tip led Marshals to a…
Community remembers Holly Bobo 5 years after disappearance
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five years ago Wednesday, a nursing student from Decatur County went missing. Investigators said hunters found Holly Bobo’s remains more than three years later. The…
Man accused of holding family members at knife-point in home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing aggravated kidnapping and assault charges after police say he held several people at knife-point in a Jackson home. …
Kids release balloons in Dresden in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Kids from Head Start along with representatives of the Carl Perkins Center released balloons Wednesday morning in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The children released blue…
Beech Bluff Elementary to host community celebration
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. -- Beech Bluff Elementary School will be open to the public for an upcoming event meant to allow the community to visit the school before it closes under Vision 2020. The Back to Beech Bluff School and…
JMCSS school board discusses budget with county commissioners
JACKSON, Tenn.-- If approved by the full school board Thursday, the district will be requesting $5.1 million in capital funds from the county. A number school board members presented to…
Brownsville Police search for burglary suspects
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-Brownsville police are searching for three suspects who they say got away with hundreds of dollars from a dollar store. Around 2 a.m. Monday, police responded to a burglary at…
Olive Garden celebrates spirit of North Side H.S.
JACKSON, Tenn.-Salad, breadsticks... and a high school band? All of it was on the menu for the 2nd annual Olive Garden 'School Spirit' fundraiser, Tuesday night. Diners celebrated North Side…
First lady Crissy Haslam returns to West Tennessee to promote reading
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- First lady Crissy Haslam maked another stop in West Tennessee on Tuesday as part of her Read20 campaign. "I hope by the end of the year I'll be able…
Portfolio Recovery Associates gives big donation to RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company is helping children in need in a huge way. Portfolio Recovery Associates donated 15,000 items to RIFA's Snack Backpack program. RIFA says the generous donation will help them feed almost…
Advocates plant trees in Jackson for crime victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens gathered Tuesday in Jackson to honor victims of crime along with those who fight for them. The special ceremony of hope is part of National Crime Victim's Rights…
Madison Co. Jail administrator wins state award
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The administrator of the Madison County Jail has been honored with the Jail Administrator of the Year Award. Capt. Tom Rudder received the prestigious award Tuesday, according to a release from the sheriff's office. The Tennessee…
