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Obion Co. Names New Director of Schools

OBION COUNTY, Tenn.- Obion County School named a new director of schools. According to Obion County School Board Chairman Brian Rainey, the board voted 5-2 in favor of Russ Davis, Monday night. Davis is currently the CTE director and assistant…

Fitzhugh Announces He Is Seeking Another Term

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn.-Democratic State Representative Craig Fitzhugh announced Monday his intentions to campaign for another term. Fitzhugh, of Ripley represents House District 83 which includes all of Crockett, Haywood and Lauderdale counties. As of now Fitzhugh is running unopposed.

Fincher Announces Re-election Campaign

JACKSON, Tenn.-Republican Congressman Stephen Fincher announced he will seek re-election in Tennessee's 8th congressional district. He made the announcement at the Michael Reagan event in Jackson, Monday night. Congressman Fincher is challenged by Republican Dana Matheny, Mark Rawles from the…

Tipton Co. Burglary Nets Two

TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn.- Tipton County deputies said with two arrests they have solved three separate crimes in Tipton and Madison Counties. Jeremy Kilpatrick and a juvenile have been charged with breaking into the Bucksnort Grocery in Covington last Thursday, stealing…

Sheriff: "We Cannot Determine Connection Between Two Deaths"

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Sheriff Blair Weaver says they planned to talk to Martha Crowe's distant cousin Alex Schewe on Sunday Afternoon. He lived across the street from her home, where she…

Elderly Robbery Victim Warns Others to Be Cautious

This video is no longer available. NORTHWEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators said the elderly are often vulnerable targets for criminals. Since Thursday, three Jackson-Madison County residents older than 70 have fallen victim to robbery. Bobby Latham was bringing groceries his…

Local Business Struggles with Affordable Care Act Sign Up

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the deadline to sign up for Obamacare quickly approaches, like most Americans, some West Tennesseans are having problems getting through the website. Monday is the last day to begin the…

Viewer Snaps Photo of JPD Officer in Lawn Chair

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- A vigilant viewer snapped a rather interesting photo Jackson police officer. It was taken earlier Monday by a driver along Carriage House Drive. The Jackson police officer is sitting in a…

Investigators Following Leads for West Jackson Fire

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- A suspicious fire that broke out at a West Jackson home has fire investigators following leads. Firemen say the electricity and gas services were off at the Burkett Street home and…

Photo Released of Suspect in Purse Theft

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Police are hoping a newly released surveillance photo will help solve a 2013 crime. On Oct. 1, 2013, investigators say a woman was collecting rent from her tenants when someone pulled up in a red SUV, took…

Bows Hung for Child Abuse Prevention

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- April signifies the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention month, and those at the Carl Perkins center are getting a jump start on decorations. Carl Perkins Center volunteers hung bows around Downtown…

Man Accused of Holding Up Store for Beer, Cigarettes Charged

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of entering a store and stealing beer and cigarettes with a stolen shotgun from Madison County has been formally charged. Kilpatrick has been charged with burglary, theft…

Man Sentenced for Charges Connected to Double Murder

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man convicted of two charges in connection with a 2013 double murder was sentenced on Monday afternoon. Travontay Berry was sentenced after being found guilty on Feb. 19. For the…

April Announced as Distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Month

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - April is National Distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Month. The Tennessee Highway Patrol calls distracted driving a dangerous epidemic on America's roadways. This risky activity can divert a person's attention away…

DNA Evidence Solves Nearly 7-Year-Old Crime

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man already serving time for narcotics distribution has been convicted of a crime that happened nearly 7 years ago, thanks to DNA evidence. Travarious Dejuan White, 26, of Jackson, was…

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