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Bernie Sanders has heart procedure, cancels campaign events

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bernie Sanders' campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate has had a heart procedure for a blocked artery. The Vermont senator is canceling events and appearances "until further notice." The campaign says the 78-year-old Sanders experienced chest discomfort…

Jackson woman killed in Tuesday crash in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a woman died Tuesday night in a crash on Cotton Grove Road. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes identified the woman as 25-year-old Jasmine Hampton, of Jackson. The…

Authorities investigate car crash in east Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn.--Investigators are looking into a car crash in east Madison County. Officers with the Madison County Sheriff's Office said they got the call just before 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, to the 100 block of Cotton Grove Road. WBBJ 7…

Oakfield community celebrates National Night Out

OAKFIELD, Tenn.--Families and friends are celebrating "National Night Out" in the Oakfield community as well. Community members say they are standing against crime while connecting with Madison County Sheriff deputies who attended this event. They say this is a time…

Police investigate after bus window shot with BB gun

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after someone shot a window on a Jackson-Madison County school bus with a BB gun Tuesday afternoon. Police say the bus driver did not originally report the incident, which was reported by a…

JEA suspects animal caused power outage

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Energy Authority says they suspect an animal caused a power outage Monday night that left many Jackson residents in the dark. JEA experienced the outage just after 8 p.m. Monday at the South Jackson Substation, according…

West TN counties awarded $600,000 in highway safety grants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four West Tennessee counties will receive over $600,000 in highway safety grants to promote public safety and prevent drunk driving. State Sen. Ed Jackson, R-Jackson, announced the grants for the Senate District 27 counties Tuesday after being…

Tennessee raccoons to get vaccinated for rabies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Department of Health is working to prevent the spread of rabies by raccoons through the distribution of vaccine packets coated with fishmeal. According to the department, the packets will be distributed by helicopter and…

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