New laws going into effect January 1, 2016
JACKSON, Tenn.---It is almost 2016, and as with many new years, new laws come into effect. On Friday, the state's seat belt law is changing. Fines for not wearing…
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Gibson Co. S.O. offers rides home New Year's eve
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-If you are heading out this New Year's Eve, one West Tennessee Sheriff's Department is offering free rides, not to jail, but to your home. For the second…
Bemis Church Vandalized Again
BEMIS, Tenn.-Members of the First Baptist Church of Bemis gathered for their last service of 2015, Wednesday night. Unfortunately, church leadership had to inform the congregation that their building had been…
Top local news stories of 2015
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 2015 is quickly coming to a close and as we get ready to ring in the new year we're taking a look back at a year packed with…
Families sift through destruction one week after deadly tornado
THREE FORKS, Miss. --Â It's been exactly one week since a deadly tornado ripped through Mississippi and into parts of West Tennessee. "Unless you've been through it, it's hard…
Police investigate afternoon shooting in east Jackson
EAST JACKSON -- Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting that sent one victim to the hospital. Officers responded around 4:25 p.m. to a report of a gunshot victim the area…
Martin man faces animal cruelty charge after puppy found dead
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man is facing an animal cruelty charge after a puppy was found dead and five dogs were found extremely neglected. Christopher Dale Wilson appeared Wednesday…
AAA offers Tow to Go on New Year's Eve
JACKSON, Tenn. -- AAAÂ is once again offering their T0w to Go program for the New Year's holiday. If you feel unable to safely drive yourself back home Thursday night, tow truck…
West Jackson businesses brace for floodwaters
WEST JACKSON --Â Area businesses in west Jackson say they're watching the rising Forked Deer River waters that could threaten their buildings. In the Westover Road area, business owners say history…
Jackson councilman hosts free Youth Empowerment Concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Youth in the Hub City will have a place to go Thursday night for a free concert hosted by one of the city's councilmen. District two representative Johnny Dodd is…
Boy, 14, charged in assault on 3 children, 1 of whom died
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a 14-year-old boy attacked three children, one of whom died, and has been charged with attempted murder and child abuse. Memphis police spokeswoman Karen Rudolph said Wednesday that the teenager assaulted two girls, ages…
Martin police to offer Safety Bus rides to New Year's revelers
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Anyone in Martin planning on ringing in the new year with a little holiday cheer won't have to worry about catching a ride home — they can take…
Police charge man with arson in Milan house fire
MILAN, Tenn. -- A man is facing arson charges after police say he set fire to a house in Milan. Thomas Knott is accused of…
Vols legend, Humboldt native Doug Atkins passes away
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Doug Atkins, a defensive lineman who earned induction into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame, has died. He was 85.…
THP to perform 'no-refusal' campaign in Hardin Co. during holiday weekend
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drivers suspected of being under the influence in Hardin County during the holiday weekend will find themselves subject to the state's "no-refusal" traffic enforcement. The no-refusal enforcement allows…
