Lawmaker wants to increase gun safety in vehicles
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- One lawmaker is aiming to increase safety when it comes to guns in vehicles. House Bill 1713, penned by Rep. G.A. Hardaway, (D) Memphis, would add a civil penalty if a…
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Man killed in Tuesday night crash in Gibson Co.
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a man was killed in a crash near Atwood late Tuesday night. THP says Richard Casey, 38, of Bradford, was killed after his Chevrolet S-10 truck went off the right…
Public responds to Senate impeachment trial
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been a little over a month since President Donald Trump was impeached, and it continues to be a top story. But some people in West Tennessee say the impeachment is not one of their main concerns.…
Local adoption group celebrates Chinese New Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group celebrates their annual Chinese New Year event. The celebration got underway Tuesday evening at Asia Garden with a local adoption group. This group primarily adopts children from…
Bond revoked for Liberty Park streaker
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A man caught walking naked in a north Jackson park appears in court Tuesday. In January 2019, John David Robison was seen walking naked through Liberty Park by several people. He was…
County commission discusses juror's pay, maintenance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New schools, juror's pay and nonprofits could be affected because of past or present lawsuits involving the Madison County Sheriff's Office. "It hurts the morale," said budget committee chair Doug…
United Way holds training for "ALICE"
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Another county is getting informed on how to help low income families. United Way of West Tennessee is once again holding training sessions for it's new system called "ALICE." The…
Jackson firefighter honored by Exchange Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local firefighter received a special award. The Jackson Exchange Club named Jackson Fire Department's Wesley Crowder as Firefighter of the Year. Crowder works as a driver and hazmat…
Event teaches art of hunting in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation has started a Hunting and Fishing Academy in an effort to get more people outdoors. The Hunting and Fishing Academy gives a chance to mentor beginning hunters and anglers, providing hands-on instruction in…
Separate strains cause twist in fight against flu
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Centers for Disease Control estimates this flu season has already caused 13 million reported cases, with 6,000 flu-related deaths. In West Tennessee alone, there were over 500 reported cases…
New emergency towers in place at JSCC
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is an emergency call tower. There's now three of them at Jackson State Community College. "[We] wanted to add an extra level of security here for the campus,…
Crash with injuries closes lane of Interstate 40 westbound
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One lane of Interstate 40 westbound is closed near the Hollywood Drive exit due to a crash with injuries, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. THP confirmed the crash and lane closure just before 4 p.m. The…
Man charged after drugs found Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of running from gang unit investigators at a west Jackson home appeared in court. Court documents say Jackson Police Department Gang Unit investigators were near Blackberry Trail on Thursday afternoon when investigators saw Trevion…
Henderson Co. Courthouse closing due to water leak
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Emergency Management Agency confirmed Tuesday in a Facebook post that the Henderson County Courthouse has closed early due to a water leak. The courthouse will be closed the rest of the day Tuesday. The…
Woman charged after throwing knives, biscuits at boyfriend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman accused of throwing utensils and food at her boyfriend Monday night faces a judge. Jordan Boyles is charged with simple assault after police say her boyfriend attempted to throw her out of an east Jackson…
