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Jackson police discuss suicide at Exchange Club

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Exchange Club heard a presentation on an important topic for everyone. Jackson Police Department Capt. Jeff Shepard spoke to club members at their lunch meeting about suicide. According to Tennessee…

West Tennesseans deal with high heat index

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's heat index reached 115 degrees. Some West Tennesseans were still out in the heat exercising. "I play ball for about 30 to 45 minutes and take a 5- to…

Carroll Co. Humane Society receives spay/neuter grant

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Humane Society is trying to make sure residents can afford to spay or neuter their pets. Thanks to a new grant, the state is helping in that goal. "This particular grant is called the…

2 new football stadiums might make the cut this season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Side and South Side high schools are hoping their new stadiums make the cut for this season. "It's coming along slowly but surely," South Side Head Coach Tyler Reeder said. South Side's new football stadium is…

Tennessee governor won't halt inmate's execution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee won't stop Thursday's execution of an inmate who says his accomplice was the one who fatally stabbed a mother and daughter in 1986. Lee said in a statement Tuesday he won't intervene…

Chester Co. man sentenced to 20 years after gun, drugs found

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson man is sentenced to serve 20 years after pleading guilty to possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, aggravated assault, and possession of marijuana with the intent to sell. The District Attorney's office…

Bolivar woman arrested after high-speed chase in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bolivar woman is in custody following a car chase Tuesday afternoon in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirmed 48-year-old Tess Martin led deputies on a high-speed chase around 12:45 p.m. after deputies attempted…

Dyer police identify man killed in Monday crash

DYER, Tenn. -- The Dyer Police Department has released the identity of a man killed Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash. Edward Inman, 44, of Dyer was killed in the crash just before 7 p.m. on West Broad Street, according…

Good Sportsman Marketing to open Parsons location

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Texas-based company has announced they plan to open a new location in West Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced Tuesday that Good Sportsman Marketing, or GSM…

Officials offer heat safety tips for children

JACKSON, Tenn.-- "Although you may be a very loving and responsible parent, this can happen to you," said Don Friddle, Safe Kids West Tennessee Coalition Coordinator. According to injuryfacts.org on average on…

Local mothers celebrate World Breastfeeding Week

JACKSON, Tenn.--World Breastfeeding Week just wrapped up, but a local health department is still celebrating mothers. Local mothers were pampered with a free lunch, goodie bags and manicures by the Empire Beauty School of Jackson at the Jackson-Madison County Regional…

Community reacts to capture of escaped prisoner

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents in Lauderdale County say they can rest a little easier after Curtis Ray Watson's arrest Sunday morning. "I think it's great for the community," said Craig Fitzhugh, a…

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