Local high school senior becomes budding entrepreneur
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local student has stepped into the business world. Brooklyn Cole, a rising senior at Liberty Technology High School, is now a budding entrepreneur due to the school's…
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Woman wanted in connection to high-speed chase arrested
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a woman wanted in connection to a high speed chase has been arrested. The department posted to Facebook on last week saying that 25-year-old Kaitlyn Graves was wanted after allegedly…
Press conference held over Madison County traffic stop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP held a press conference regarding a traffic stop conducted by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. They were joined by the…
Blood drive held in honor of Cherie Parker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services hosted a blood drive in honor of Cherie Parker. Parker died earlier this year at the age of 59. For more than 20 years, she…
Man sentenced to 18 years in prison for second-degree murder in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Newbern man has been sentenced to prison for second degree murder. According to District Attorney General Danny Goodman, Jr., 21-year-old Caleb Edwards has been sentenced to 18 years in the Tennessee Department of Corrections for the…
Wanted man located in Friendship, to face charges in Madison County
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- A wanted man was taken into custody late Tuesday night in Friendship. The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says that around 5:15 p.m., a homeowner called 911 on old Mound Road after meeting a woman who said she…
City reminds residents they can volunteer for various boards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is reminding residents that they can volunteer for a variety of boards. Boards that you can apply to help out with include, but are not limited to, Beer Permit, Vicious Dog Committee, Jackson…
Traveling museum sails back into West Tennessee
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- A traveling museum has returned to West Tennessee. The museum, a ship named the Pinta, is back after two years. The replica is a traveling museum modeled after one…
Several nonprofits receive $4,000 grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local nonprofit organizations were given some much needed help on Tuesday. The Jackson Bowling and Skating Family Fun Center partnered with the Community Foundation of West Tennessee to…
THP looks for next recruits, offers bonus for Memphis area
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is looking for new troopers, and they want you to know it could be you. The THP says they are in need of troopers for…
Blood drive honoring Cherie Parker to be held Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting a blood drive in honor of Cherie Parker. Parker died earlier this year at the age of 59. For more than 20…
Drug Task Force conducts search in old Walmart building
UPDATE (7/31/23): Drug Task Force: Large scale drug trafficking conducted at old Walmart building EARLIER STORY: HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – A search warrant was executed in Humboldt Tuesday afternoon. Johnie Carter, the Director of the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, says…
UT Martin names next chancellor
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has confirmed Yancy Freeman will be their next chancellor. Freeman, who…
City of Jackson begins installing speed humps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson are seeing changes where they live. Since 2019 there have been requests for the addition of speed humps in some neighborhoods. These humps will…
JMCSS votes on charter school's second application
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System held a specially called board meeting to discuss and vote on the ACE Charter amended application. This is the group's second attempt to…
