Whiteville looks to revamp downtown area
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- With an influx of jobs, people, and new businesses coming to West Tennessee, the town of Whiteville is planning to give their downtown area a revitalized makeover. "We…
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West Tennessee Healthcare joins donation efforts for Ukraine, Poland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations in Tennessee have joined the relief effort during the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Led by former US Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, several Tennessee healthcare organizations have donated 85 pallets of medical supplies,…
Vietnam Veterans Day proclaimed in Jackson, Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The service, sacrifice and achievements of Vietnam veterans were honored Tuesday at Jackson City Hall. When Vietnam War veterans returned home, they weren't received with open arms from…
Jackson police identify body found as missing woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has confirmed the identity of a body found on Saturday. The Medical Examiner's Office in Nashville identified the body as 53-year-old Goldie Ross-Donnell. Ross-Donnell was reported missing in the Jackson area on February…
McKenzie man arrested after gunfire strikes neighbor's home
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man has been arrested after being suspected of striking a neighbor's home with gunfire. Around 6:10 p.m. on March 24, 2022, the McKenzie Police Department executed a…
UPDATE: Missing Milan teen found safe
UPDATE (3/29/2022): The Milan Police Department confirms Day has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is searching for a missing teen. 16-year-old Jonathan "Connor" Day is approximately 5'10" and 178 pounds, with black hair…
Environmental law group sues TVA over gas pipeline documents
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Southern Environmental Law Center is suing the nation’s largest public utility for failing to disclose full contracts related to proposed natural gas pipelines. The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to shutter its remaining coal-fired power plants…
Gibson County Sheriff's Department investigates officer impersonation incident
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a report of a driver being pulled over by someone impersonating a law enforcement officer. According to a Facebook post from the…
TBI: Man indicted in 2021 murder
SOMERVILLE, Tenn.--A man has been indicted in a recent murder. In November of 2021, special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Somerville Police Department and other agencies investigated a fatal shooting in the 300 block of West Market…
Lexington play with goal of bringing arts back to West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn.--A local high school is bringing theatre back to Lexington. Lexington High School's Beta Club is performing a rendition of "The Little Shop of Horrors." Performers in the play say they want to bring arts back to West Tennessee…
Sheriff Mehr holds 62nd community meeting, residents let their voices be heard
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Community members let their voices be heard. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr hosted another community meeting at the Browns Ruritan Club, Monday evening He updated community members on new projects and initiatives in the works. He…
JMCSS official discusses Monday morning bomb threats
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bomb threat was reported at three Jackson-Madison County Schools Monday morning. At 7:30 a.m., a school resource officer with the Madison County Sheriff's Office was notified via social media of possible explosive devices located inside of…
JPD: Gun fired inside pants of juvenile in the mall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a juvenile accidentally fired a gun in his pants at the Old Hickory Mall. The department says that around 10:45 a.m., it received a call of shots being fired inside the mall.…
Deadline to register for May elections closing in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming elections is closing in. For Madison County residents to be able to vote in the state and county primaries, the deadline to register is Monday, April 4, according…
Sheriff's department says person impersonated police officer
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Department is asking the community to contact them about a person impersonating a police officer. The department says a black GMC had a blue light in the front windshield and made a…
