Sheriff talks about Alamo homicide
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A day after a woman was killed in a North Bells Street home in Alamo, crime scene tape still surrounds the property. But Sheriff Troy Klyce says the man…
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Jackson police seek 3 in Walmart theft investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking the public to help identify three persons of interest in a recent theft from Walmart. Police say surveillance video from August 8 shows three unidentified people bag around $43 worth…
Jackson police seek men in separate missing person cases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking the public for help as they search for two men in unrelated missing person cases. Shaunterias J. Transou, 35, was last seen in the area of Lexington Street and has not been…
Parents complained of priest who banned Harry Potter books
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee priest who banned Harry Potter books from a Catholic school's library was accused by parents of causing their children psychological and spiritual harm. The Tennessean…
Family searches for woman last seen in Lexington
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Family members are looking for a Carroll County woman last seen in Lexington. Family members say Casey Lynn Jackson-Hooker left her mother's Yuma home around 2:45 p.m. August 30. She was last seen September 2 at…
Jackson firefighters help rescue puppy from storm drain
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a happy ending Friday morning for a scared puppy stuck in a storm drain in east Jackson. A Muse Street resident heard the puppy crying while taking out…
TBI identifies homicide victim, suspect in custody
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified a woman killed in her Alamo home Thursday. According to the TBI, Mary Finch was found dead inside her home in the 300 block of Bells Street in Alamo. Leslie…
JMCSS Board elects new school board chairman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board named a new school board chairman. The school board has named James Pete Johnson as the board chairman at Thursday's meeting. Johnson will be taking over the position of Kevin Alexander. A…
Local environmental specialist helps Madison Co. woman find prized possessions
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County woman breathed a sigh of relief after a couple of her prized possessions went missing. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department received a call from a…
Greyhound bus station neon lighting illuminates for first time
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The lighting of the Greyhound bus station kicked off at 8 p.m. Thursday. New neon lights were installed and illuminated for the first time. City officials like Jackson Chamber President and…
TBI seeks help in finding person of interest and vehicle in connection with Alamo homicide
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office are working together and asking for the public's help in finding answers. The TBI secured a warrant for first-degree murder for Leslie Earl Carter, 52,…
UPDATE: Person of interest in Alamo murder taken into custody
UPDATE: Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce confirms that Leslie Earl Carter was taken into custody early Friday morning. Klyce said Carter was apprehended around 3 a.m. at a Walmart in Ripley. Earlier story: ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of…
School board members meet to discuss approval of land for new school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County school board members met to discuss important topics as well as the approval of land to build a new school. The board gathered for their monthly work session…
South Gibson Co. High School receives literacy grant
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local school receives a grant to expand reading for students. Students at South Gibson County High School will soon see a new option in the school's library. Library Media…
City of Jackson accuses Waste Management of violating contract
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson is accusing one company of breaking their contract. The city of Jackson notified Waste Management last week that officials believe the company has broken their 2016 contract.…
