Commissioners concerned over sheriff's office budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- County commissioners say the Madison County Sheriff's Office is over budget by almost $1 million. "We just can't continue down this path. We need to get something…
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Residents pack up in preparation for flooding
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-- Evacuating due to flood concerns is a normal part of life for residents living on the Tennessee River. "Everyone pitches in and helps each other. In fact,…
Local health experts cover misconceptions that come with vaccinations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Vaccines have helped prevent several diseases in children and adults, but there has been misleading information on them. "I think the biggest misconception is that vaccines cause autism,"…
Brownsville police investigate theft from jewelry store
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a theft from a Brownsville jewelry store. The theft took place around 3:45 p.m. Feb. 13 at Morris Jewelers in Brownsville, according to a release from the Brownsville Police Department. Two women and…
Jackson police seek 2 in deadly shooting
UPDATE (8/31/23): Lexington man sentenced to life in prison for 2019 murder in Jackson UPDATE: Police say both suspects are now in custody. Robert Tipler was arrested Friday afternoon in Jackson, according to police. Teriney McIntosh was taken into custody earlier this…
JMCSS cancels after-school extracurricular activities due to weather threat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School officials have announced that all after-school extracurricular activities for Tuesday are canceled due to the threat of heavy rain and localized flooding Tuesday afternoon. This does not affect student aftercare, which will operate as usual, according…
16-year-old critical after accidental shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after investigators say he was accidentally shot Monday afternoon. In a news release Tuesday, police say the teen was shot around 5:15 p.m. Monday at a home in the 200…
Southern Baptist president says database of abusers possible
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- More than a decade after the Southern Baptist Convention rejected the idea of creating a database of ministers credibly accused of sexual abuse, leaders say the possibility is on the table. The denomination already was looking…
Police: Teenager shot in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers with the Jackson Police Department arrived at a home in east Jackson around 5:30 p.m. Monday where they found a teenager who had been shot. "Officers…
Local school loses longtime faculty member unexpectedly
SAVANNAH, Tenn.-- "I was shocked. I'm still in shock," said Wes Wilkerson, athletic director and assistant principal of Hardin County High School. Wilkerson said he along with students and…
First responders honored at 'West Carroll Gives Back' night
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Families and community members honored first responders Monday night with a meal and a special thank you. It was all for "West Carroll Gives Back," organized by…
Police search for Milan woman missing for over a month
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police are searching for a Milan woman who has been missing for over a month. On Jan. 9, 22-year-old Sarah Michelle Phillips left home as usual. She…
Police ID body found in Trenton as missing man
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police have identified a body as a man reported missing last week. The Trenton Police Department has identified a body found Friday on Buck Wade Loop as Trent Williams. No cause of death has been confirmed,…
Neighbors help catch runaway pet pig
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This little piggy didn't go to the market or stay home — he ran away. "We helped track him down and corner him up back there, and…
JFD investigates east Jackson house fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department responded around 10:15 p.m. Sunday to a fire at a home on Hays Street. No injuries were reported. "They were on the scene…
