Police investigate after report of gun shot heard by neighbors
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police respond to calls of the sound of a gun shot early, Monday evening. Police cars surrounded a home on Robin Lane in east Jackson around 7:30 p.m.…
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Professionals share expectations for kindergarten students
JACKSON, Tenn.-Early childhood professionals announced their expectations for local kindergartners. Jackson-Madison County School leaders announced their 'Kindergarten Readiness' targets. This council is comprised of Jackson area early childhood professionals that are…
Early voting turnout down according to local election officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Just a few days left to vote early in the Jackson city council and mayoral elections. The administrator of elections says, so far, the turnout has been lower than…
Drug found in THP vehicle leads to fentanyl scare
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement faced a potentially dangerous situation after drugs were found in a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle. When a state trooper brought a suspect to the Decatur County Jail…
Authorities make multiple arrests in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators from multiple agencies in Gibson County, including the 28th Judicial District Violent Crime and Drug Task Force, made multiple arrests over the weekend on…
Officials say newly planted tree vandalized at local park
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- There are fewer leaves blowing in the wind after vandalism at a local park. "Everyone has vandalism, unfortunately. It's everywhere," Parks Director Dena Azevedo said. Gene Record Park in…
McNairy Co. deputies search for missing teen
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking the public to help locate a missing teenager. Mariah Provence, 16, is currently listed as a runaway juvenile out of McNairy County, according to the McNairy County Sheriff's Office. She is believed to…
Hazardous waste mobile collection service coming to West TN
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you have hazardous materials in your home to dispose of, you'll have a chance to safely get rid of it next month. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation hazardous waste mobile collection service will…
John Singleton, creator of 'Boyz n the Hood,' dies at 51
NEW YORK (AP) -- Filmmaker John Singleton, who debuted with the Oscar-nominated "Boyz n the Hood" and continued making movies that probed the lives of black communities in his native Los Angeles and beyond, has died. He was 51. Singleton's…
Officials: Parents of suspect among 7 killed in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Officials say the seven people killed in two homes in rural Middle Tennessee included the parents of the suspect and other relatives. Law enforcement officials arrested 25-year-old Michael Cummins on Saturday about a mile away from…
Gibson Co. women charged with TennCare fraud
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two Gibson County women are facing TennCare fraud and identity theft charges in Madison County. Bertha Campos, 30, and Maria Vega, 42, are each charged with two counts…
1 airlifted in South Highland crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police confirm one person has been airlifted to Memphis and another transported to a local hospital after a Monday morning crash on South Highland Avenue. The crash occurred near the Highway 18 intersection. Police say…
Police investigate armed robbery at Captain D's restaurant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a Sunday night robbery at Captain D's in south Jackson. The robbery took place around 9:50 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release from the Jackson Police Department. Investigators say two suspects, both…
Local communities enjoy warm weekend weather
JACKSON, Tenn. - It was a beautiful day in the Hub City. Sunday wrapped up the weekend with warm and sunny weather. People in Jackson didn't let the day get away from…
