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Tips for staying cool in West Tennessee heat

JACKSON, Tenn. -- August in West Tennessee means higher temperatures and even higher heat indices. So how can you stay cool and healthy in the heat? Let's start with the kids. If they're…

Teenagers allegedly steal AR-15 from school officer's safe

RED BOILING SPRINGS, Tenn. (AP) -- News outlets report two former students are accused of breaking into their Middle Tennessee high school and stealing an assault weapon and bulletproof vests from the resource officer's gun safe. Clay and Macon County…

Dangerous inmate Curtis Ray Watson captured

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. - The manhunt for Curtis Ray Watson has finally come to an end. "It is a good day because Curtis Watson is in custody," said Keli McAlister, spokesperson for the…

Wrestling fans pack Oman Arena Saturday nght

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wrestling fans, young and old, filled the Oman Arena Saturday night for a fight. "I like to watch wrestling, and I've been watching since I was a kid," said wrestling fan Jimmy Obrman. The USA Championship wrestling event featured several…

Escaped inmate Curtis Ray Watson in custody

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to TBI officials, escaped inmate Curtis Ray Watson is now in custody. Watson, 44, escaped from West Tennessee State Penitentiary on Wednesday. Watson was a person of interest in the Wednesday homicide of Debra Johnson,…

Sighting of Watson confirmed in Henning

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials say there has been a confirmed sighting of escaped inmate Curtis Ray Watson in Henning early Sunday morning. According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, photos were provided by a resident. Watson was seen…

Basketball camp held for kids in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A basketball camp was held for kids in Jackson Saturday morning. Bounce Back Youth Basketball Camp is a free event open to children. The camp has been held for more than 10 years. Councilman Johnny Dodd says…

Local organization awards Woman of Achievement

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special event honoring a local business woman was held in downtown Jackson on Saturday. The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women named Vicki Lake as their 'Woman of Achievement' for 2019 at the Sterling Awards reception…

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