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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…

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…

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