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Woman killed after hitting 18-wheeler in McNairy Co. accident

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An Adamsville woman was killed in a Wednesday morning traffic accident near Selmer involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler, according to a THP report. Johnna Chappell, 30, was driving eastbound…

Jackson police seek leads in Midtown shooting

This video is no longer available. MIDTOWN JACKSON -- One person is wounded after a Tuesday night shooting along Locust Lane in Midtown Jackson. Officers said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg about 10 p.m. and was…

Jackson woman accused of strangling mother

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- A Jackson woman is charged with aggravated domestic assault when police found her Tuesday in the act of strangling her mother, according to court papers. Police responded to a report of…

Teen will be tried as adult in Jackson double shooting

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A teenager charged in a July double shooting in Jackson that left one dead will be tried as an adult. Jernigel Blackwell, also known as Jernigel Waller, 17, of Jackson, will be tried as an adult in…

Woman charged in theft of $144 worth of eye shadow

This video is no longer available. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KFSM) -- A Fayetteville, Ark., woman was arrested on suspicion of stealing $144 worth of eye shadow on Sept. 1, police say.   Brandy Allen, 31, was booked into the Washington County…

Hearing reset for man accused in death of 7-month-old

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused in the death of a 7-month-old appeared in court Wednesday. Westlee Yates was in court Wednesday morning in Benton County for his preliminary hearing. His hearing was reset for an unknown date pending…

Jackson police investigate shooting

JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police confirm one person was shot around 10 p.m. Tuesday in the Mitchell Street area. Officers said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was transferred to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police…

Man pleads guilty to vandalizing fields

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A Henderson County man pleads guilty Tuesday, claiming responsibility for vandalizing and driving through corn and soybean fields, and damaging yards. Josh Peacock pleaded guilty to one count of vandalism under $500 and will have to pay…

Insurance rates drop after fire department investment

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County residents will soon get a break when it comes to their property insurance. The county fire department's ISO rating dropped from a 9 out of 10, to a…

JMCSS teacher update

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- There is good news for Jackson-Madison County Schools as only three positions in the school system are left to be filled. At the beginning of the school year, there were more than…

Madison Co Sheriff John Mehr sworn in, names new Chief Deputy

This video is no longer available. MADISON CO., Tenn.-- Newly elected John Mehr is sworn in Tuesday morning. After taking his oath, Mehr announced John Lewoczko as his chief deputy. Lewoczko retired from the FBI in 2003 before beginning work…

North Side's Junior ROTC leader promoted to regional director

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A leader in North Side High School's Junior ROTC program has been promoted to regional director, according to a release from the school system. It was announced Tuesday that Chief Royce Barron with the Air Force Junior…

Armyworm infestation invades West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- An insect invasion is killing lawns across West Tennessee. If you have noticed your lawn turning brown a little too early, you may be a victim of an armyworm infestation. Lawn…

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