Jackson Arby's presents check to child abuse center
JACKSON Tenn. -- A fast food chain with a restaurant in Jackson is helping kids in need. The Arby's on Stonebrook Place presented a check for $5,300 to the Carl Perkins Center…
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1 injured in Wednesday shooting at Allenton Heights
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Allenton Heights. Officials with JPD say that officers responded to the shooting around 8:45 p.m. JPD says a person with gunshot wounds was found…
Jason Autry arrested on gun, drug charges
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher has confirmed Jason Autry is back in custody following his arrest on charges of felon in possession of a firearm, evading arrest, possession of methamphetamine, and public intoxication. Autry is currently…
City of Jackson offering holiday bonuses to city employees, first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is giving holiday bonuses to Jackson Police Department officers, firefighters with the Jackson Fire Department, and central dispatch employees, according to a news release. The release says those employees will receive a $1,000…
Weakley Co. man sentenced to nearly 8 years for meth related charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The District Attorney's Office says a Weakley County man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison. The release from the district attorney says 32-year-old Justin Tyler Bynum, of South Fulton, was sentenced on methamphetamine…
388,252 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,781 deaths, 2,476 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 388,252 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, December 3. In addition, 4,781 people have died and 2,476 are currently hospitalized. Another 347,412 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
New jail construction continues, commissioners seek clarity on cost
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The County Corrections Partnership Committee held a meeting Thursday morning to receive an update on the status of the new Madison County Jail. "The cost of what it's going…
Senator Blackburn talks additional COVID relief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senators are continuing to work on COVID relief, according to Marsha Blackburn. She met with reporters in a Zoom call Thursday morning. The senator says republicans are still working…
3 additional deaths, 70 new COVID-19 cases in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three more Madison County residents have died due to complications of COVID-19. The health department says those residents are: a 59-year-old woman, who died Oct. 27. an 84-year-old woman,…
Clark Shaw's family speaks on his impacting legacy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Clark Shaw, a beloved member of the community and owner of a popular tourist location, passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Shaw created the Casey Jones Village, a coast to…
Milan celebrates holiday season with Christmas parade
MILAN, Tenn. -- It's day two of Christmas fun and festivities in the City of Milan. "After everything with our pageants getting canceled or postponed this year, it's just something fun…
Endangered juvenile found in Martin
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller has confirmed an endangered juvenile was found in Martin on Wednesday. U.S. Marshals found the girl at the Eagle Inn on North Lindell Street in Martin with several adults, according to a…
Former Preventagenix office manager pleads guilty to federal charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The former office manager of Preventagenix clinic has pleaded guilty to federal charges of unlawfully distributing controlled substances and aiding and abetting. According to court documents, Kristie Gutgsell is accused of intentionally and knowingly distributing and dispensing…
Madison Co. sees 140 new virus cases within a day, 'alarming' ICU numbers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirms another spike in COVID-19 cases, with 140 new positive results announced on Wednesday. "This morning the top counties for hospitalizations in…
Jackson woman bonds with firefighters after dryer smoke scare
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department responded to a residence on Walsh Street on Saturday, after 82-year-old Clementine Spencer says she saw smoke inside her home. "I didn't know…
