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6 cited during JPD aggressive panhandling investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says it has cited six people for aggressive panhandling. After receiving concerns from the community, Jackson police say they investigated aggressive panhandling at intersections across the city. The release says that several panhandlers…

Labor Day 'Booze it and Lose' patrols announced

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for its Labor Day "Booze it and Lose It" campaign. Throughout the season, the MCSO says they will have DUI saturation patrols. MCSO adds…

Man facing weapons charge in Crockett County shooting

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is in custody in connection with the death of Danny Sweat on Monday. Investigators say Dennis Haynes, 59, is now in custody and is facing a charge of felon in possession of a firearm.…

Health department confirms 37 new COVID-19 cases; 1,886 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 37 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,886. The health department says the newest patients include 15 men and 22 women,…

Man in Crockett Co. dies after being shot

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Crockett County Sheriff's Department say they received several calls of a shooting that took place outside a home in the 200 block of Todd Levee Road Monday night. "Officers responded to that location…

Children start slushie stand to raise money

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of Hub City youngsters found a way to beat the heat and lift spirits. Brother and sister Kamelo Blackshear and Kamaiyah Ingram, along with their cousin Brooklyn Oldham, opened…

Bradford Special School District moves to virtual learning

BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Bradford Special School District has announced that schools will begin virtual instruction on Wednesday, Aug. 19 due to COVID-19. In a post on the district's Facebook page, the move to virtual instruction is due to an increase…

TBI: Man arrested, charged after 9-year-old hospitalized

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Gibson County man is now in custody after a 9-year-old was hospitalized earlier this month. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tristan Newble, 31, is charged with aggravated child abuse. The TBI says agents…

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