When woman's heart stopped, special vest credited with saving her life
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ruby Hunter sits in a Jackson doctor's office Friday. It's a trip she said she's thrilled to make. "I'm able to walk around, go to the store by…
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Log truck rollover temporarily blocks Hardin Co. highway
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Troopers responded Friday morning to a rollover crash involving a log truck. The driver of the truck was traveling eastbound along Highway 114 and attempted to make…
Police investigate attempted robbery; suspect still critical after self-inflicted gunshot wound
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police continue to investigate a Thursday night attempted robbery of an Exxon as the suspect remains hospitalized in critical condition as a result of a self-inflicted…
Crews on scene of deadly I-40 crash; eastbound lanes reopened
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Emergency crews are on scene at a fatal wreck along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near mile marker 90 in east Madison County. Lt. Brad Wilbanks with…
St. Mary's students honor deceased classmate with Math-A-Thon for St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at St. Mary’s Catholic School solved math problems Friday for a good cause. The school hosted a Math-A-Thon in memory of James Forrest Kellar, a former St.…
14 sentenced in alleged synthetic drug distribution ring
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fourteen members of an alleged drug ring manufacturing and distributing what is commonly called synthetic marijuana and bath salts have been sentenced to federal prison. The suspects were…
Newbern house ignites — for third time
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- For the third time in less than three months, a Dyer County home ignites into flames. The home is now beyond repair, and investigators believe two of the fires…
Agenda discussed for upcoming city council meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-The city council held a meeting downtown Thursday night to discuss the agenda for Tuesday's meeting. The main focus of the meeting was discussing a possible grant to widen the walking trail at Liberty Gardens. The grant is for…
West TN fire chiefs meet, discuss first responder safety
JACKSON, Tenn.-Fire chiefs from around West Tennessee gathered Thursday night to discuss first responder safety. Fire chiefs from 40 different departments across the area were in attendance. Educational material was presented to show how to keep firefighters and other first…
Standoff ends with suspect hospitalized with self-inflicted gunshot wound
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say a standoff with an armed suspect ended around 11 p.m., Thursday. According to Capt. Tyreece Miller, S.W.A.T. members entered the home in the 100-block…
Economic workshop kicks off in downtown Jackson
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- With a new workshop, area leaders like Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis hope to expand economic growth among their communities. "We're trying to grow our citizens to…
Organizers plan first anti-crime march of 2016
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Not even a month into the new year, the city of Jackson already has seen three homicides. Just in the past two nights police have investigated armed…
Supporters of presdential hopeful Marco Rubio rally in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Supporters of Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio rallied Thursday in downtown Jackson. About a dozen West Tennesseans gathered outside City Hall in support of the Florida senator. Among those in attendance…
Kids throw pies at teachers after reaching goal to help homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pies were flying in a school playground Thursday, all for a good cause. Around 80 students were able to throw whip cream pies in their teachers' faces Thursday afternoon after…
Human bodies go on display at Discovery Park of America
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A new exhibit at Discovery Park of America in Union City gives visitors an up-close look at the human body. “Nothing can prepare you for it,”…
