Jackson mayor answers call for blood donations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday wasn't Mayor Scott Conger's first time giving blood. “I've been doing this for ten years maybe?” he said. In fact, he's given more than 11 gallons of blood,…
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3 in custody after high-speed chase in Benton County
BENTON Co., Tenn. -- Three people are in custody after a high-speed car chase ended in Benton County. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher confirmed deputies are still searching for a fourth person. Sheriff Christopher said the search started after deputies…
Former Big Sandy employee indicted on theft charges
BENTON Co., Tenn. -- The former Big Sandy town recorder has been indicted on theft charges after allegedly stealing more than $4,000 from the town. According to a news release from the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, Morgan Martinez was indicted this…
2 arrested after 30 air conditioner coils reported stolen
WEAKLEY Co., Tenn. -- Weakley County Sheriff's deputies responded to call about a theft Monday morning. The Weakley County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a news release that they responded to a Dresden business after a report that 30 air…
NAACP awards honors members of local college
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students of a local college were honored by the NAACP at convention. Six students, Lane College historian and NAACP advisor traveled to the Annual Tennessee NAACP State Convention in Oak Ridge in early October. The Lane College…
Man arrested after 7 hour barricade at Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A man barricaded himself inside a home for several hours Tuesday. "We had the SWAT Unit out here, so he is now in custody," said Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser. It…
Gov. Lee makes stop in Crockett County to talk education
CROCKETT Co., Tenn.-- Governor Bill Lee made several visits to schools across West Tennessee during the day Tuesday. Gov. Lee visited Crockett County High School as part of his focus to strengthen schools across the state. He spoke with students,…
Staff, family and friends honor street to late teacher Stacey Davis
BELLS, Tenn.--Local school faculty, friends and family have named a street in a teacher's memory. Bells Elementary School teacher Mrs. Stacey Davis and her husband died in a house fire on Edd Raines Road in Sugar Tree in July, just…
West Tennessee nurse receives $6,000 scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nurse at West Tennessee Healthcare receives a major surprise Tuesday. Sybil Malone was the recipient of a $6,000, sixth anniversary scholarship from Western Governors University Tennessee. The scholarship covers nearly half of the tuition for her…
Budget committee meets, discusses amendments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's budget committee is becoming official. The committee met Tuesday to discuss several topics, one of which was for a formal committee to be a permanent part of the city. They also discussed thresholds…
How to remove bulk waste
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever had an issue with debris or large trash lying around in your neighborhood? Large trash items, or bulky waste, is considered anything too large for a garbage…
Police, relatives react to charges in Cayce McDaniel abduction
MILAN, Tenn.--"We've never forgotten about Cayce here in Milan," said Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers. 23 years after Cayce Lynn McDaniel disappeared, a Gibson County Grand Jury has indicted Finis 'Pete' Hill on…
FBI partners with public to decrease Internet crimes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to the FBI, Americans lose billions of dollars to Internet crimes every year, and now the FBI wants to work with you to stay ahead of it. "We do…
Lifeline Blood Services to host blood drive Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services will be hosting a spooky way to help save lives for October. Lifeline’s Vein Drain Blood Drive will be on October 24. Every blood donor will receive a free T-Shirt and can register for…
Skull found in Gibson County identified as missing woman
GIBSON Co., Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office has identified a skull found in a wooded area over the weekend as the remains of 22-year-old Sarah Michelle Phillips. Phillips was last seen in Gibson County in January. Sheriff Paul…
